Code Red Days and the Myrniong Campus

The Department of Energy and Training has informed the Myrniong Campus that we have been categorised as a Category 4 Site (considered to be at some risk of bushfire/grassfire). This means the Junior School and co-located Early Learning Centre will be required to close on Code Red days. Schools and early childhood services are categorised based on their risk of bushfire and grassfire in line with the Victorian School Bushfire Risk Methodology. The Department reviews all schools and services according to this methodology annually. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) analysis has informed this classification, and takes into account the Bushfire Management Overlay, Victorian Fire Risk Register, terrain and fuel-type exposure. On Code Red days, we will sms all families to inform you.

Junior School Speech Day

Junior School Speech Day is now confirmed for Monday 6 December at 12.30 pm. We will keep you informed of density limits and visitor regulations as we get closer to the event. We hope that we can invite parents to attend this important end-of year occasion.

Star Students- Week 4

Will Brown (Prep) - Great focus when working independently and taking pride in his learning.

Annie Cain (Prep) - Great focus and determination with her handwriting

Eloise Bufton (Prep) - Great work in Prep Music

Anika Nelson (Year 1)-Working hard to develop her handwriting

Violet Shrive (Year 1) - Great work in RLP 6.1 Music

Harry Diprose (Year 1) -Working hard to develop his reading fluency.

Lachie Sweeney (Year 2) - Great work in RLP 6.1 Music

Freddy Nagorcka (Year 3) - Great work in RLP 6.1 Music

Evie Templeton (Year 4) - Great work in RLP 6.1 Music

Jimmy Dyer (Year 4) - Pen Licence

Will Sweeney (Year 5) - Great work in RLP 6.1 Music

Harley Kearns (Year 5) - Great work in RLP 6.1 Music

Books To Life

Each year the ‘Books To Life’ group present an adaptation of a CBCA shortlisted book to Junior School students. On Thursday morning, we enjoyed a virtual presentation of ‘Littlelight’ by Kelly Canby. ‘Littlelight’ is an enriching story about a town which transforms barriers to bridges entwining the power of people, culture and an open mind.APSMO Mathematics Olympics and Games Awards

Part of our Mathematics Enrichment offering at the Junior School is the Mathematic Olympics and Mathematics Games at Years 4, 5 and 6. Students sit a series of papers over the course of Term Two and Three. The main aims of the competitions are to introduce students to important mathematical concepts, develop flexibility for problem solving and stimulate enthusiasm and enjoyment of Mathematics.

Final results for 2021:

Mathematics Games

Equal 1st Place - Andrew Sun (Year 4) and Harry McDonald (Year 5)
3rd Place - Lucas Rouse (Year 5)

Mathematics Olympiad

Equal 1st Place - Lachlan Reid (Year 5) and Jack Mann (Year 6)
Equal 3rd Place - Chase Tosetti (Year 6) and Will Templeton (Year 6)
Encouragement Award - Marianna Novikov (Year 6)

Stephen Nelson

Head of Junior School

The Hamilton and Alexandra College Newsletter

Issue 32 · 28 Oct 2021

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