Fun in Junior School
The Junior School has been a hive of activity at the start of the term, with students and staff alike relishing the opportunity to reconnect with their friends, classmates, and colleagues. I’ve enjoyed spending time in classrooms across the Junior School this term, where student engagement in lessons has been fantastic. From our Transition students gaining more independence each day to our Year 6 students stepping up as role models and beginning preparations for Middle School, I’m incredibly proud of the involvement and enthusiasm our students bring to school life.
Last week, the Transition classes were abuzz with excitement as they participated in a Teddy Bear Picnic. This fun event provided an excellent opportunity for students to bond with their peers and served as a prompt for their classroom writing, focusing on recounts. I’m looking forward to reading some fantastic pieces in the coming weeks.
The Year 5 camps also took place last week, and by all accounts, the students had an amazing time. I was fortunate to spend a day at the camp, and it was wonderful to see the students in a different setting—interacting with peers they might not usually engage with and participating in a variety of activities such as bushwalking, swimming, spear throwing, and even holding snakes.
I’m looking forward to the Year 6 camp in the coming weeks. We also eagerly anticipate the Mother’s Day Breakfast this Friday and hope to see you there!
Lisa Doyle
Head of Junior School
Magenta magic
Excitement is building in Year 2 Magenta as our young musicians bring home their string instruments for the first time! After a term of exploring foundational techniques and developing their skills, they are eager to share their musical progress with family and friends. The students are proudly getting ready for their debut assembly performance in Week 6 — their first time playing as a string ensemble before the school. They are putting in great effort to ensure they’re performance-ready.
It’s an excellent opportunity for them to showcase what they've learned and their teamwork, focus, and joy in making music together.
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with the school community and cheering on our talented Year 2 students as they take the stage!
Wan-Ling Chang
Music Teacher
If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise…
Last Friday, the Transition classes enjoyed a delightful tradition to celebrate the beginning of the Dry Season— the Teddy Bear Picnic! Students arrived at school with their favourite stuffed companions, ready for a fun morning. The play area was transformed into a magical picnic ground, where students and teddies ate recess under the shade of a 'ginormous' tree. The students enjoyed introducing the name of their teddy to the cohort and sharing a story about them. Safe to say, everyone is very excited for the next Teddy Bear Picnic!
Marley Downey
Junior School Teacher
