From the Principal
Year 6 Encounter - Canberra
The Year 6 Encounter to Canberra was a great trip for all involved. Last Thursday, the final day of their travels, I met the students and staff at the Sydney Opera House before spending the afternoon with them at Taronga Zoo. Whilst everyone was tired, the Zoo was an enjoyable and relaxing way to finish their Encounter. I joined Brady Morris's group and we saw the reptiles, tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, seals, meer cats, penguins, otters, fish and Australian mammals. It was impossible to see every exhibit in an afternoon. What were their favourites? Snakes and the large cats. As I have come to expect of our students they were respectful, engaging and a pleasure to be around. The staff spoke glowingly about the caring and collegial nature of the children which augurs well for their final months in the Primary.
Thank you to Wayne Revitt, Fiona Shand, Katherine Stevens, Darcy Gebbetis, Brady Morris, Mel Fowler, Margaret Bulsing and Nicole Collis who accompanied the students and ensured they had a wonderful and memorable experience.
JWACS 30 Commemorative Photograph
Monday's aerial photo shoot capturing students and staff in the configuration of JWACS 30 was executed without a hitch in beautiful sunshine. We were fascinated by the three drones circling above us taking a range of images as we were commanded by a Photo Hendricks staffer, standing on a high ladder, to variously look up, wave, stand still and finally walk backwards out of the JWACS 30. This was no mean feat given we had Little Wollies and Kindergarten children assembled next to Secondary students. The mood was upbeat and as a parent of a Little Wolly exclaimed to me prior to the shoot, "I had to bring my child this morning to be part of history. What's more, in 10 years' time, he will still be at John Wollaston and can participate in the next anniversary photo!" I look forward to sharing the images with the school community when they become available.
Hot off the press our drone video capturing the moment has arrived....
Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy AO to visit
I am looking forward to welcoming Archbishop Kay back to John Wollaston next Wednesday as part of our Bishop-in-Residence Program. Last at the School leading our 30th Anniversary Easter Service, Archbishop will have a full day commencing with Staff Reflection before school, followed by Chapel Services for various age groups, a meeting with student leaders and classroom visits. As a former School Chaplain, I'm sure Archbishop will enjoy this pause in her very busy schedule to spend time with our students. We are very fortunate to have her visit.
With good wishes for a relaxing long weekend.
Anne Ford
Principal
Don't miss out! Academic Scholarships 2020
Registration for Academic Scholarships at John Wollaston Anglican Community School will be closing soon. Register your child in Year 4, Year 6 or Year 9 to be eligible to participate in the scholarship examination to be conducted at John Wollaston Anglican Community School at 8:20am in The Commons, on Saturday 15 June 2019.
Two scholarships for entry into Year 5, Year 7 and Year 10 in 2020 will be awarded. Successful applicants will be granted a 50% remission on Tuition Fees. The scholarships will be awarded for the student’s education for a three (3) year period. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to experience the engaging academic, pastoral and co-curricular programs for which John Wollaston is renowned.
Please register via the link attached below. Registrations received after Friday 7 June 2019 will incur a late fee.
Click here to apply for scholarships.
For further information please email Karen Ayres at policyandprograms@jwacs.wa.edu.au or phone (08) 9495 8100.