Junior School News

As we come to the end of another wonderful year, we are incredibly proud of the growth and achievements of our Junior School students. Each child has taken meaningful steps in their learning, built strong friendships and contributed to the joyful spirit of our community. It has been a privilege to watch their confidence flourish and to celebrate their many successes, both big and small. We thank our families for their ongoing support and wish everyone a safe and joy-filled holiday break.

Please enjoy some proud 2025 moments and things our students are looking forward to next year. 

Prep:

Magnus: I am looking forward to getting more dojos. I am going to miss doing lego during Fun Friday. I’m proud of getting so many dojos this year. 

 

Mackenzie:

I am looking forward to learning new sounds in grade 1. I am looking forward to getting more dojos. I am going to miss having the teachers that we have in prep now.  I am proud of getting lots of dojos this year. 

 

Sofia

I am looking forward to learning new things. I am going to miss being with my teacher next year. I am proud of myself  for trying the best I can this year. 

 

Molly 

I am looking forward to seeing the Grade 1 elf next Christmas and what it does every day. 

I am going to miss Dojo Island and buddy time. I am proud of myself going into grade 1. 

 

Lexi

I am looking forward to doing more Chitter Chatter Chants. I am going to miss Dojo Island because we might not do it anymore. I am proud of getting so many golden eggs in Reading Eggs. 

 

Rory: 

I am looking forward to our new friend joining our class next year. 

I am going to miss Dojo Island and I am proud of getting up to my pink magic words this year! 

 

Margot: 

I am looking forward to the art show in grade 1 and learning new things. 

I am going to miss all the fun in Prep. I am proud of my artwork this year. 

Year 1:

Mary: I’m excited to get a laptop in Year 2, but I’m going to miss Year 1. My favourite thing in Year 1 was having Ms Ludeman because she makes even boring writing fun.

 

Sam: This year I’m proud of my knitting! Thank you Mrs M for teaching me. I’m looking forward to getting to know my new Year 2 teacher. 

 

Florence: I’ll miss Ms Ludeman. What I enjoyed in Grade 1 was improving my reading and spelling. I’m looking forward to getting a laptop too and learning new words.

 

Lara: This year I’m proud of writing because I’m getting better at adding more detail to my sentences. I will miss Ms Ludeman but I’m looking forward to getting a laptop. 

 

Marco: I’m proud of my reading because I’ve improved a lot! In Year 2 I’m looking forward to (hopefully) getting the chicks. I’m going to miss Ms Ludeman too!

 

Hattie: This year I’m proud of my reading. I usually read like seven books in bed while I’m waiting for Mum and Dad. I’m going to Miss Ms Ludeman because she’s taught me a lot, she’s really kind and smart. I’m looking forward to seeing the baby chicks and learning new things in Year 2 at St Mary’s.

Year 2:

Eloise: This year I am proud of how much I have learned, I liked working on fractions.  I will miss my teachers and friends in my class. I am looking forward to making new friends in 3M. 

 

Angus: I am very proud of my sport because I have improved my running and I am also proud of how much I have improved my spelling. I will miss the fun games we play in year 2 and our elf on the shelf. I am looking forward to going to camp. 

 

Harriet: I am proud of making new friends in 2BH and everything I have achieved in Maths. I will miss coming to St Mary’s every day and seeing my friends. I am looking forward to making new friends at my new school.