Junior School

Junior School House Athletics Carnival

Although we were disappointed to have to postpone our Junior School Athletics Carnival due to this week’s unfavourable weather, we appreciate the flexibility of the school community. We remain hopeful for better conditions next Thursday, 29 August.

In the meantime, it’s been fantastic to see the successful completion of several events, including the 800 metres and the jumps and throws. We’ve already witnessed some remarkable performances and look forward to even more impressive efforts when we come together for the carnival next week.

Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm. We’re eager to enjoy a great event next Thursday.

Spirit of Performing Arts Festival

Many of our Junior School boys have been actively involved in rehearsing and performing as part of the Catholic Performing Arts Festival. It has been wonderful to witness their dedication and talent as they showcase their diverse abilities. Although not all awards have been announced yet, we’re thrilled to share that our Junior Vocal Ensemble has received an Outstanding award for Sacred Singing. This is a fantastic accomplishment for both the group and Mrs. Clarke.

Parents Pick-Up and Child Safety Reminder

The College is still observing several traffic congestion issues that pose an immediate danger to many of our Junior and Senior students. Therefore, in the interest of student safety, parents are asked to follow all road-safety rules and consider the following during peak drop-off and pick-up times.

• Your patience will ensure the safety of each student at the College
• Please adhere to the speed limit (10km) within the College
• Please move slowly through the Main driveway and the roundabout near the canopy
• Please do not enter the roundabout on the Main driveway unless the area is clear. This way, exiting cars can depart via Braithwaite Street
• Please do not park on or near the crosswalks within the College—only park in designated bays
• Please do not perform U-turns on Sailani Avenue.
• Please do not stop in the middle of Sailani Crescent to allow your children to enter the vehicle as this is creating dangerous situations with students running to parents' cars and the banking back of traffic.
• Please comply with all No Parking signs on Sailani Avenue. 
• Please do not park in the Bus stand area on Sailani Avenue.
• Please don't double-park anywhere. The buses struggle to move on Sailani Avenue safely.
• Please remind your sons to check for traffic and cross carefully and safely.
• If possible, try to stagger drop-off and pick-up times. After-hours supervision is available in the Senior School Library Monday to Thursday.

We appreciate your patience and support in ensuring each student's safety at the College.

Upcoming Parents Events 

Father's Day Breakfast

We look forward to welcoming our Junior School Dads’ on Friday, 30 August between 7:30 am and 8:30 am, in the Junior School Undercover Area. Gloucester Park is available for parking on the day. Please access via Gate 7, the gate will be open from 7.00 am and will closed at 9.30 am.

Learning Journey 

On Tuesday, 3 September, we would like to invite you to school to join your son in his Learning Journey. This is an opportunity for your son to share a variety of his work from the term. To participate, we ask that you arrive at school between 5.00 pm and 6.30 pm, with the event closing at 7.00 pm. 

Each Learning Journey will last about 30 minutes. Your son will take responsibility in showing you some of the work and activities he has completed at school. He will explain the tasks he has accomplished, and you will be able to ask him questions about his work. As part of Learning Journey, the Science and Technology Room and Art Room will also be open.

Year 5 Camp Meeting 

Year 5 parents are encouraged to attend the Year 5 Camp Parent meeting. The meeting will be held the same afternoon as our Learning Journey, Tuesday 3 September at 5.00 pm in the Year 5 Blue classroom. The Learning Journeys for Year 5 will then commence straight after, from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm.

Wellness Week

A reminder next week is Wellness Week at the College. Various events are organised throughout the week to focus on student and staff wellbeing. Families are also reminded that part of this focus means there will be no homework set for the week. Please take this time for your sons to spend time with family, enjoy the outdoors, spend time on hobbies and get some time for rest and relaxation.

Lighthouse Maths Mystery Afternoon

We look forward to welcoming those who have booked tickets to attend our Mystery Afternoon on Tuesday afternoon. Please arrive promptly to begin at 4.00 pm. Be ready for time to share some fun puzzles and challenges with your son and see if you can solve the mystery! Bookings have now closed for this event. If you have not yet booked a ticket and would like to please contact Junior School in case there are any spare tickets available.

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