JUNIOR SCHOOL

KEY DATES

Wednesday 21 June

Significant Person Afternoon tea 8A - 8E

Thursday 22 June

Significant Person Afternoon tea 8F - 8J

Friday 23 June

End of Term 2-2.30 pm Finish

Monday 10 July

Start of Term 3

Tuesday 25 July

Year 7 Health and Wellbeing Day

Friday 11 August

Athletics Carnival

Monday 14 August

Year 8 Camp (14 to 16)

Thursday 31 August

Yarra Division Athletics

Year 8 Captain Reports

Layla Wotherspoon 8A

This term has been jam-packed with so many fun celebrations and excursions. On May 17, we had IDAHOBIT Day where students ran stalls selling sausages and rainbow lanyards, there was even music performed by some of the VCE students. 

We also had Reconciliation Week where we shared our thoughts on what a reconciled future might look like. 

Significant Person Day is coming this week and it will be such an awesome day to see what everyone had made and who all their significant people were.

I also can't forget about some of the Year 9 Electives that held signups for the selective programs such as EIS, ADP and AEP. I know many people enjoyed learning about what these programs entail. 

The last 2 weeks of this term we started on some of our Term 3 curriculum to get an insight into our learning for next term. Speaking of the exciting things coming up, we also have Year 8 Camp in Term 3. 

So many exciting things went by this term so I can't possibly imagine what next term has to offer.

York Newell 8H

This term has been full of exciting things with many more to come.  Our "Mid-Year Melodies" concert was a blast! Many students across Junior School participated in rockin' out to their favourite beats!  

The "Battle of the Bands" demo videos have been and gone, CONGRATULATIONS to all that got in.  Look out because the finals are in Term 3!   

Also in Term 3, Year 8 students will be going to the Yarra Ranges Tech School to learn about programming for Science, and the School Production will be on the stage in August, with the TICKETS now on sale!

So many great things have been happening this term and so many great things to come.  So, get excited!

Student Achievement - Boxing

Well done to Kingsbury West of Year 8E, who has been training hard in Boxing outside of school and has won the Victorian title. 

"I train locally at Lightning Fight Centre and compete in the Victorian Amateur Boxing League. I have had 12 amateur boxing fights. I have won the Victorian title and competed for the Australian title. My goal this year is to have another six fights and win the Australian title. Boxing has helped me with my self-discipline and drive". 

Student Achievement - Diving

Georgia Gow of 8J has been training with Ringwood Diving Club at Aquanation and has recently been included in the Victorian Team for diving. Georgia will be travelling to Sydney in late August to compete in the national diving competition.

Year 8 Summit Camp

A reminder that the Year 8 Summit Camp is commencing on Monday 14 August. All details are available on Compass.  Consent/Payment ($385), due Sunday 18 June.

The adventure camp promises to be an extraordinary and unique experience for our Year 8’s. 

Year 8 Significant Person Afternoon tea

Wednesday 21 June: 8A - 8E (Pd 5 & 6)

Thursday 22 June: 8F - 8J (Pd 5 & 6)

Parents/Carers and significant people are invited to attend the afternoon teas to celebrate the students’ achievements and to allow the students to publicly acknowledge and thank their significant person. 

The afternoon will comprise a presentation and tour of the gallery to view the artwork pieces, while enjoying an afternoon tea in the Performing Arts Centre.

Junior School Coordinators