The Huntingtower Bulletin

Junior School

The Junior School is still abuzz with the resounding success of our recent musical performance of 'CATS'. The melodies and moments from the show continue to echo in our hearts, as we fondly reminisce about the remarkable performances delivered by our exceptionally talented cats, kittens, mice, and even cockroaches. It was an extraordinary week filled with stellar performances, and our students were amazing. '

 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Junior School teachers, under the leadership of Carly Major Gough, for orchestrating a musical week that exceeded all expectations.

 

This week we have been focusing on the virtue of ‘Courtesy’. The children are reminded of the importance of speaking and acting with courtesy in order to give others a feeling of being respected and valued. 

 

We hope that all our fathers and special father figures had a wonderful Father's Day celebration. It was heartwarming to witness so many fathers joining us for breakfast and visiting the classrooms to be celebrated by their children.

 

As we approach a well-deserved holiday, I encourage everyone to stay safe and continue to treat each other with courtesy. Looking ahead, we anticipate an exciting fourth term, filled with swimming, ballgames, and memorable camp experiences to name a few. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another fantastic term.

 

Mrs Susan Swan

Head of Junior School

 

CATS

Excellence, by numbers

Four performances. 200 fully made-up faces (and 492 nose/whisker combinations and cockroach faces). Fifty wigs. 173 costumes (plus some spares). Eighty songs sung. 346 shoes lined up backstage. One hat box. Four (scripted) giggles. Way too many ears on headbands. One remarkable set. Twelve magic tricks. Seven umbrellas, five puffs of smoke and a train’s funnel, eight skipping ropes and a trampoline. Eight scenes of screaming. Four journeys to the Heaviside Layer.

 

173 children and more than a Term’s hard work.

 

We are all so proud of the Junior School students’ excellent work on our production of Cats! Their flexibility, persistence, bravery, enthusiasm, dedication and musicality were on full display not only during show week but in the weeks of preparation beforehand, as they committed to memory their words, melodies, choreography and blocking, and brought their characters to life. Our students discovered hitherto unknown reserves of confidence and showmanship and made lifelong memories as they worked towards entertaining four packed audiences in the PAC.

Foundation Father's Day

The Foundation Students enjoyed hosting a beautiful morning tea with all their dads. They had a wonderful morning sharing stories and handmade gifts.

Year 5

Year 5 have been studying Indigenous Culture this term. This is the culmination of the unit, they are working collaboratively with a partner to make 

a representation of a traditional shelter. 

Mrs Cathy Bateman

Year 5 Teacher

Indonesian

Year 5 has been connecting with students from Indonesia via zoom in class and by writing a letter in both Indonesian and English. This pen pal writing activities is a continuation of our Indonesian - Australian cultural awareness studies between our Junior School students and our sister school students from Gagas Ceria Primary School in Bandung, Indonesia. 

 

Last week, Year 5 received letters in Indonesian from their Indonesian buddies. In class, we have been busy understanding the Indonesian students’ pen pal letters and replying to them in two languages.  Year 5 students were very excited about understanding more about Indonesian students’ activities, the school and their culture.

 

 

Mrs Timi Ardiyanti

Head of Indonesian

 

INTENSIVE SWIMMING PROGRAM 

Foundation to Year 6

 

Please find below the details of this year’s Swimming Program at our wonderful HSAC facility.

 

Swimming Days & Times:       Every day intensive program (refer to timetable below)

Venue:                                             HSAC

Swimming Commences:         Tuesday 3 October        

Swimming Concludes:             Thursday 12 October

 

ALL PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: Students are to wear their bathers to school under their sports uniform (girls leave the top part down until time to change).

 

SWIMMING REQUIREMENTS: These items need to be named, and preferably brought in their school House swimming bag (Ruthven red or Thomson yellow), available from the Uniform Shop.         

  • Huntingtower school bathers (non-uniform bathers are not permitted)
  • House swimming cap (new or replacement caps will be charged to your school account)
  • A towel
  • Goggles 

Please be advised that all students in Foundation - Year 6 have permission to wear their Sports Uniform for the entire day on swimming days to make it easier for them to change for swimming.

 

It is compulsory to wear a swim cap each session in HSAC. This is to aid water clarity and quality.

 

Foundation and Year 3 students will receive caps on Day 1 of the swimming program. Year 3 students will be given a silicon cap in readiness for the carnival.