Junior School Report

Welcome Back!

We are excited to welcome all Junior School students and members of the Scoresby Secondary College community to the start of the 2026 school year. The year has begun with energy and positivity, and it has been wonderful to see students settling into their classes and reconnecting with friends.

Our Year 7 students began the year with enthusiasm, navigating their two-day induction program where they collected lockers, set up devices, reflected on goals, and began forming new friendships.

Year 8 and 9 students quickly settled into their learning routines, reconnecting with peers and teachers. Year 9 students, in particular, are enjoying their combined electives, demonstrating agency in their learning while developing specialised skills and deepening engagement.

We are looking forward to an exciting year of learning growth for our Junior School students and continuing to celebrate our school values: of focus Pride, Excellence, and Respect.

Students demonstrating these values are recognised through Green Chronicle posts and assemblies. It has been wonderful to see the upward trend in students being awarded these posts.

Junior School Leadership – 2026

This year, the Junior School leadership structure has been strengthened to provide clearer support and consistency across all year levels.

Junior School will be led by a Head and Deputy Head, with an Acting Head on Thursdays, supported by our Homegroup Teachers.

Ms Sarah Wilson – Head of Junior School
Mrs Ruth Smith – Deputy Head of Junior School
Mrs Suzanne Tate – Acting Head of Junior School (Thursdays)

Homegroup Teachers 2026

7A – Mrs Ruth Smith
7B – Mr Patrick Dempsey
8A – Ms Sarah Wilson
8B – Miss McKenzie Tilly
8C – Mr Peter Ridgeway
9A – Ms Simone King
9B – Mr Nile Sohtra

Student Diaries and Communication

Students have received their diaries, which are important tools for organisation, recording homework, and tracking upcoming events.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to check diaries regularly and discuss “What went well?” to reinforce positive learning habits.

For communication:

Classroom teachers – for matters regarding classwork
Homegroup Teachers – for attendance and general queries
Junior School Leaders – for broader concerns

Upcoming Events

Year 7 Portsea Camp – Our Year 7 students will have the opportunity to build deeper relationships with students and teachers, and build skills in resilience and teamwork.
NAPLAN Testing – Years 7 and 9 will participate in NAPLAN from 13th- 23rd March in the student centre.
Election of Junior School Leaders – Students will have the opportunity to apply for leader roles for 2026
Colour Run Fundraiser – Later this term; a chance to build community spirit and celebrate student involvement while raising funds to improve learning spaces and outdoor areas

We look forward to a productive, engaging, and successful year for all Junior School students in 2026.

Ms Sarah Wilson

Head of Junior School