Junior School News
Year 7 Term 3 Review
It has been a fantastic term for our Year 7 students, who continue to demonstrate the core values of Persistence, Excellence, Community and Respect in everything they do. Whether in the classroom, on the sporting field, on stage or within the wider school community, our students have embraced opportunities to learn, grow and contribute positively.
A significant achievement this term has been the outstanding 479 positive posts earned by Year 7 students. These acknowledgements reflect the many everyday actions that make our school a supportive and successful learning environment, from showing kindness and respect to persisting through challenges and striving for personal excellence.
Beyond the classroom, many students have enthusiastically participated in a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. Our talented performers have been busy preparing for Wakakirri and the Spring Concert, showcasing their creativity, dedication and teamwork. Students have also represented the school with pride in numerous sporting competitions, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship, resilience and commitment.
Year 7 students have also taken on important leadership opportunities through Ambassador Training in preparation forR U OK? Day.Through this training, students developed valuable skills in supporting others, promoting wellbeing and helping to create a culture where everyone feels connected and cared for.
A highlight of the term was ourCommunity Day celebration at Sk8House, where students enjoyed an afternoon of roller-skating, laughter and connection. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for students to strengthen friendships, celebrate their achievements and further develop the strong sense of community that makes Year 7 such a positive and welcoming cohort.
As we reflect on another successful term, we congratulate all Year 7 students for their enthusiasm, achievements and commitment to our shared values. We look forward to seeing them continue to thrive and make a positive contribution to our school community in the months ahead.
Kristy Ackland
Year 7 Program Leader
Learning For Life Term 3
Term 3 in Learning for Life has flown by and it’s no wonder! Our staff and students have been busy exploring a range of studies across Careers and Pathways, English, Health, Science and Humanities. They have ventured on Amazing Race adventures around Docklands and enjoyed incursions from Careers Insights, Elephant Ed and Victoria Police. Time certainly flies when you’re having fun!
The end of term Year 9 Celebration Assembly highlighted the many achievements of our Year 9 students throughout the term.
To support positive attendance habits such as arriving on time to school, students have been participating in an ‘On Time to School’ challenge. A key learning from this initiative is that every day counts, but every minute matters too. Being just 5 minutes late each day can equate to 3 days of lost learning across a term. Arriving 10 minutes late each day equates to 6.5 days of learning lost, while 15 minutes late each day can result in 10 days of lost learning.
A big congratulations to 9E, who had the most students arriving at school on time in Term 3. They have won themselves a hot chip lunch, which will be organised for them to enjoy early next term. The challenge will continue into Term 4, with the tally starting again. We will continue to encourage our students to demonstrate persistence by ensuring they are at school, on time, every day.
Alongside being at school on time, regular school attendance helps students develop positive habits such as discipline and time management, while also supporting academic success. Regular attendance provides students with consistent opportunities to connect with their peers and teachers, supporting their social and emotional development and strengthening their sense of connection to the school community. Congratulations to the many students who were recognised at the Celebration Assembly for achieving 95% or higher attendance in Term 3.
Looking ahead to Term 4, students have many opportunities to be engaged, challenged and inspired as they work towards unlocking their full potential. Humanities studies at the start of the term will build on students’ knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust through an excursion to the Holocaust Museum, Courage to Care upstander workshops and class activities led by the Learning for Life mentor teachers.
Towards the end of Term 4, all Year 9 students will participate in the Community Connections program, where students will have the opportunity to give back to either our local community or the College community in meaningful ways.
Finally, to finish Year 9, all students will undertake a Health exam. In preparation, students will be taught important revision strategies to help them develop skills and habits that will support them in Senior School. Students will also present their portfolios to their parents and carers, providing an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on their hard work and achievements throughout the year.
There is certainly plenty to look forward to in Term 4 and we can’t wait to see our Year 9 students continue to learn, grow and thrive as they finish their Year 9 journey.
Kate Adams
Year 9 Program Leader