A week to remember
I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful dry season weather. It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through Term 2—the weeks are flying by, and our students have been as busy and engaged as ever. Congratulations to Year 5 and 6 students for attending the Outdoor Education programs over the past few weeks. It was a fantastic experience for our students, and many memories were made by all.
Teachers and Outdoor Education staff, thank you for your professionalism and care towards our students. It is greatly appreciated.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Mother’s Day Breakfast. It was a wonderful morning celebrating the incredible women in our community. Seeing so many families come together to honour the important role of mothers and carers was a beautiful reminder of the strength and warmth of our school community.
Last Friday, we held our much-anticipated and beloved Sports Carnival. Seeing students getting involved, showing great spirit, and genuinely enjoying the day was a joy. A big thank you to the parents who attended—we appreciate your support and encouragement. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Jacob Hill, the P.E. team, the facilities team, and our dedicated teachers for their excellent organisation and effort in making the day such a success.
This week, we mark Reconciliation Week—a time to reflect on our shared history and to honour the cultures, contributions, and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week is always a meaningful and engaging experience for students and staff. We encourage families to continue these important conversations at home.
Lisa Doyle
Head of Junior School
Camp
Year 6 students have returned from an eventful camp at the Territory Wildlife Park. During the camp, students spent a day at the Darwin Sailing Club, learning how to sail and then giving it a go themselves. Many capsized, but their skills improved, and teamwork helped them become successful sailors. Students explored the park, held snakes, and visited the park at night. Rangers talked to the students about the different animals and, importantly, first aid for a snake bite! The final day was spent bird watching and visiting the Casuarina Coastal Reserve, learning about the environment and the abundance of wildlife. Camping was undoubtedly a highlight of the trip, as was toad busting, making new friends, and feeding the wallabies.
Burn Bright Leadership Workshop
Earlier this week, Year 5 and 6 students attended a workshop to promote leadership qualities in our skillset. Students worked with others from NT independent schools to build their confidence, discussing ways influence can be positive and rewarding. Building resilience and understanding the needs of others was also important in helping our students be positive and active role models.
Michelle Dancis
Junior School teacher
