A hive of activity
It is hard to believe we are already in Week 7 of Term 3, and what a busy and exciting time it has been in the Junior School! Last week we celebrated Book Week, which is always a highlight on the calendar. The parade was filled with colour, creativity, and joy as students dressed up in their favourite book characters—thank you to families for supporting the day and helping to make it such a success.
We also embraced NAIDOC Week, taking the opportunity to deepen our understanding of Indigenous culture and history through a range of engaging activities. Highlights included the disco and the ever-popular colour run, which brought the whole school together in a spirit of fun and celebration.
Our House Activities continue each week, and students are already preparing for the much-loved House Singing competition at the end of the term. The energy and teamwork shown across the Houses has been fantastic to see. Looking ahead, we are excited for our Father’s Day celebrations—always a special moment to welcome dads and father figures into our school community.
A reminder that Parent-Teacher Interviews are approaching, so please book your time accordingly. Finally, we have a wide variety of clubs and activities that run during lunchtime.
Please chat with your child about which club they would like to attend — these are wonderful opportunities to learn new skills and make new friends.
Lisa Doyle
Head of Junior School
Magenta strings
Our Year 2 Gold students have had a fantastic start on their string instruments—violin, viola, and cello! They are embracing their instruments with care, exploring pizzicato (plucking), and developing focus, coordination, and listening skills. It’s wonderful to see their confidence and joy as young musicians grow each week.
A highlight has been performing together as a class ensemble. Using music backing tracks, students are building performance skills while learning to collaborate, lead, and support one another. Many have shown leadership by demonstrating techniques and helping peers, creating strong musical connections along the way.
Well done, Year 2 Gold! Your dedication, enthusiasm, and progress as musicians and leaders are truly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work, and we can’t wait to hear more of your wonderful music!
Wan-Ling Chang
Music Teacher
