Junior School, South Plympton
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Upcoming Events
Term 3
| Mon 28 July | Music Incursion - Wyniss Performance |
| Mon 28 July | SP Year 1-3 After School Intro to Netball program |
| Wed 30 July | SP Year 4-6 After School Soccer Competition |
| Mon 4 Aug | SP Year 1-3 After School Intro to Netball program |
| Tue 5 Aug | Extra Curricular Photo Day |
| Wed 6 Aug | SP Year 4-6 After School Soccer Competition |
| Mon 11 Aug - Fri 15 Aug | Science Week |
| Thurs 14 Aug | SP JS Principal Tour |
| Thurs 14 Aug | SP Year 5/6 SACSA Netball |
| Fri 15 Aug | SP Year 3/4 SACSA Netball |
| Mon 18 Aug - Fri 22 Aug | Book Week |
| Fri 22 Aug | Dress Up Day and Parade |
| Thurs 4 Sept | SP Spring Instrumental Evening |
| Fri 5 Sept | SP Father's Day Breakfast |
| Mon 8 Sept | Culture Day |
| Tues 9 Sept- Wed 10 Sept | Student Led Conferences |
| 15 Sept - 19 Sept | F-2 Swimming Week |
| 22 Sept - 24 Sept | Year 5 Camp |
Welcome to Term 3
I pray that you all had a wonderful school holiday period and have managed to recharge, ready for the term ahead. It’s amazing to think we’re now over halfway through the year, yet there is still so much to look forward to in the remainder of the 2025 Academic Year.
Staffing Updates – Term 3
We have a few staffing changes this term due to periods of Long Service Leave and new appointments. I shared this information with you late last term, but as a reminder, please join me in welcoming the following staff members if you see them around the College:
- Mr Ian Dow – Covering Mrs Caroline Wicks in Term 3 and Mrs Nikki Meinel across Terms 3 and 4.
- Mrs Sarah Grosvenor – Covering Mr Andrew Cope until Week 5.
- Ms Maria Cicchiello – New Year 5/6 French Teacher.
- Mr Matthew Bajjali – Covering Mrs Kirrilee Collins in PE, as she reduces her teaching load for the remainder of 2025.
- Mrs Sarai Bailey – Taking on Mr Andrew Bloomfield’s Junior School classes as he transitions fully into the Secondary School.
We are grateful for their contributions and excited to have them join the Junior School community.
Looking Ahead – Term 3 Events
Term 3 is filled with a variety of exciting events. A summary of key dates and activities has been provided below for your convenience. Please note that dates are subject to change and additional events may be added.
The best way to stay up to date is by regularly checking the College Calendar, which can be accessed here.
| Week 1 | 23/7 - 26/7: Secondary School Musical "Singin' in the Rain" |
| Week 2 | |
| Week 3 | 5/8: Extra Curricular Photo Day |
| Week 4 | 11/8 - 15/8: Science Week |
| Week 5 | 18/8 - 22/8: Book Week 22/8: Dress Up Day and Parade |
| Week 6 | |
| Week 7 | 5/9: Father's Day Breakfast |
| Week 8 | 8/9: Culture Day 9/9 &10/9: Student Led Conferences |
| Week 9 | 15/9 - 19/9: F-2 Swimming Week |
| Week 10 | 22/9 - 24/9: Yr 5 Camp |
Semester One Awards
On Monday, 30 June 2025 (Term 2, Week 10), we held our Semester 1 Junior School Awards Ceremony. Citizenship Awards were presented to two students from each class in recognition of their positive attitude and consistent effort throughout the semester.
It was fantastic to see so many parents attend and support their children during this special occasion. Please join me in congratulating the following students:
| Foundation Were | Kim C. |
| Casper A. | |
| Foundation Herrmann | Ivanka K. |
| Daniel E. | |
| Yr 1 Dragun | Maya M. |
| Joshua T. | |
| Yr 1 Pitcher | Kaitlyn T. |
| Yr 2 Pitcher | Edrees N. |
| Yr 2 Houston | Liani K. |
| Josh B. | |
| Yr 3 Kelly | Esther M. |
| Yr 4 Kelly | Gabi Y. |
| Yr 3 Tolja | Asher W. |
| Yr 4 Tolja | Gracel S. |
| Yr 3 Smith | Caleb W. |
| Yr 4 Smith | John H. |
| Yr 5 Butler | Arthur E. |
| Yr 6 Butler | Ruben G. |
| Yr 5 Dal Santo | Harvey R. |
| Yr 6 Dal Santo | Isaiah P. |
| Yr 5 Wicks | Elyse T. |
| Yr 6 Wicks | Janson T. |
Blessings Day
On the last day of Term 2, we celebrated ‘Blessings Day’ (formerly known as ‘Identity Day’). Students from Years 3 to 6 created displays to showcase something they are passionate about and consider a blessing in their lives.
Other Junior School classes visited the displays, and it was wonderful to welcome parents who also came to view the students' work.
Congratulations to all students on producing such thoughtful and creative displays. It was a joy to see your passions come to life!
Alpha Course
In Term 3 we will again be running the Alpha course in Mandarin. If you would like to attend or know someone you would like to invite, please register here:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1426656?qr=true&qr=true
I look forward to seeing you around the College during the term. If you need any assistance or have any questions about what’s happening in the Junior School, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher, myself, or the College office.
Blessings,
Liz Hinrichsen
Head of Junior School
Student wowed by Just Add Music Band 🎶
Our Junior School students celebrated the end of the term with an enthralling and fun performance by the JAM Band.
