Junior School

Welcome to Term Three

A warm welcome back to Term Three.  I trust you enjoyed the winter break and were able to spend some quality family time. Talking to students in classrooms and playgrounds this week, many families visited some wonderful locations. My family enjoyed a ‘staycation’  punctuated with lazy days to catch up, and day trips to Cape Bridgewater, Melbourne and Warrnambool. It was a relaxing break. 

I took the opportunity to read. One of the books completed was Simon Sinek’s ‘Start With Why’. It was an interesting read, with a focus of organisations communicating and articulating their ‘why’ - their purpose, cause and beliefs before focusing on the ‘how’ and ‘what’. If this is done well, it allows connection with people on an emotional level and fosters a sense of belonging. I feel College’s ‘Our Purpose’ statement on our current strategic plan sums up well why we are here - ‘to nurture locally, so that our students can excel globally.’

In staffing news, Mrs Anne Kristin Christie will be taking leave this term,  from Week 3. Mrs Penny Byrne will cover classroom Music, Chamber Singers with Mrs Francine Bell and Pizzicato Strings with Mr Ben Singh. 

We welcome five new students to the ELC/Junior School.

Lucy Young - ELC 3

Sam Uebergang - Year 2

Ed MacDougall - Year 5

Penelope Copley - Year 5

Alice MacDougall -Year 6

Term Three is always a busy and enjoyable term. The following dates are for your calendar.

• Friday 25 July - Hamilton/Portland Hockey 7s at Pedrina Park
• Monday 28 July - Youth Mental Health Roadshow with Michael Carr-Gregg - 7.00pm at Senior Campus Auditorium
• Thursday 7 August - Mamma Mia! production 7pm
• Friday 8 August – Mamma Mia! production 7pm
• Saturday 9 August – Mamma Mia! production 2pm & 7pm, as well as the P&F ABBA-solutely fabulous High Tea at 12.30pm.
• Friday 22 August - Book Week Dress-Up Day, ELC and Junior School
• Saturday 23 August - P&F Trivia Night
• Monday 1 September - Learmonth House Service
• Friday 5 September - Father’s Day Breakfast/Footy Colours Day and Magic of Myrniong
• Tuesday 9 September - Year 3/4 Hoop Time
• Friday 12 September - Year 5/6 Hoop Time
• Monday 15 September - Year 3/4 Camp to Cave Hill Creek
• Thursday 18 September - Year 1/2 Camp to Port Fairy

Wishing all in our learning community a rewarding Term Three. 

Student Achievements

The following students were awarded certificates at this week’s Assembly.

Year 5

• Sammie Price - Level 1 Compass Award
• Olive Monk for consistently showing genuine curiosity and interest in others and being a kind, funny and caring member of Year 5.

Pen Licences – Year 4

• Arthur Adamson
• William Brown
• Harriet King
• George Robertson
• Harriet Small

Piccino

• Trinh Nguyen for showing fantastic independence and confidence in daily routines. Your growing responsibility and positive attitude have been truly impressive
• Delilah Wheelhouse for always bringing a smile to every corner of the room and being a kind, caring friend to everyone. Your joyful spirit and welcoming heart help make our classroom a happy place for all.
• Charlie Sobey for showing amazing determination when trying something new and challenging! You completed every step with focus and didn’t give up — even when it got a bit difficult. We are so proud of your effort and perseverance!
• Freddy Uebergang for always brightening our classroom with your happy smile, kind heart, and wonderful sense of humour. You bring joy to your friends and teachers every day — what an absolute delight you are to have in our class!

Hockey

With 5 rounds remaining in the 2025 Competition, College Under 10 Falcons sit in 4th position on the ladder. In the Under 13 competition, College Eagles sit in 2nd place and College Hawks in 5th place on the ladder. 

This week’s matches:

Under 10 College Falcons v Coleraine Maroon at 12.00 pm - Pedrina Park

Under 13 College Hawks v Dunkeld at 2.00 pm - College Field

Under 13 College Eagles v Coleraine Gold at 3.30 pm - Pedrina Park