Junior School News
This year has been an incredible journey for our Prep, Year One and Year Two students, filled with growth, giggles, and lots of proud moments, like mastering tricky words, tackling new maths challenges, exploring hands-on learning experiences, and even remembering where their hats and jackets disappeared to (most of the time!).
We are so grateful to our wonderful teachers, LSOs and parents for their endless support, encouragement and teamwork in helping our young learners shine. As our students move into their next year of learning, we know they will take with them confidence, curiosity and the excitement to embrace new adventures. Here is to a joyful summer and an even brighter year ahead!
Before we wrap up the year, we wanted to share some of the things our students have loved most about their time in the Junior School. Their reflections capture the joy, curiosity and big-hearted spirit that have filled our classrooms this year.
Prep Highlights: A Year to Remember
Alba: “One hundred days of school because we get pizza.”
Sophie: “I loved that we were doing writing because it’s fun.”
Otis: “Because it’s nearly lunch after that!”
Quentin: “Maths because we learn a little bit more than topic.”
Toby: “I loved our 100 Days of School because we got to dress up like old grandmas and grandpas.”
Allegra: “I loved how many friends there are.”
Alex: “Playing because Valentina and I play together.”
Roy: “I loved playing with my friends and playing ball tag.”
Valentina: “Doing writing because it’s fun.”
Hazel: “Doing green hats and the teddy bear picnic.”
Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice
Our Prep students had the most wonderful time welcoming their parents and special friends into the STEM room for some festive Christmas baking! The room was buzzing with excitement, sweet smells and plenty of giggles, especially when a few enthusiastic chefs realised just how far crushed biscuits can scatter. Some parents discovered that trying to roll perfectly round rum balls is harder than it looks, while a few students proudly declared their creations “the yummiest in the land.” With chocolatey hands, coconut everywhere and smiles all around, it was a joyful morning of fun, teamwork and special memories made just in time for Christmas.
Lots of smiles and hearts coming together for Day for Daniel!
Looking Back on an Amazing Year in Year One
Harlow: “I love Maths because at the start I wasn’t so good but now I got better.”
Aria: “I like how I have achieved lots and lots of reading rules.”
Goldie: “I like that our teachers are really kind.”
Ivy: “I achieved the promises on our class rules.”
Ethan: “I like the writing of the hill where there is a problem and solution.”
Luca: “I liked it when I got the lolly jar in Maths Week.”
Raffy: “I love writing because I got better at it.”
Jed: “I like the teachers.”
Jack: “I like school because it’s fun.”
Eddie: “I like my Maths.”
Georgia: “I like writing because I get to do conjunctions.”
Milla: “I like learning to be an upstander.”
Molly: “I like doing Heggerty and MSL.”
Flo: “I liked meeting new friends.”
Allie: “Learning about all the seven continents.”
Grace A: “Having Miss O’Meara because she is the best teacher.”
Harry C: “For achieving our Heggerty.”
Matilda B: “I liked learning new things.”
Gus: “Learning how to be a good person.”
Hazel: “I’ve gotten a bit better at sport.”
Heggerty All-Stars
We are so proud of our Year One students for graduating from their Heggerty program! They showed amazing dedication, practising every single day without missing a beat, who knew we had such committed little phonics fans? Their hard work has paid off, and it has been wonderful to see them grow into confident, enthusiastic readers. We can’t wait to see all the fantastic reading adventures that lie ahead!
Our Year Two Journey: Achievements and Memories
Martin: “I like the sleepover. I liked sleeping at school because it was fun. Our teachers are such great teachers.”
Rose: “I have loved Maths and Sport. We get to do lots of fun activities.”
Isabelle: “I loved the Colour Run.”
Isla: “I liked the excursions because they are fun and you get to do lots of fun things.”
Huxley: “I am grateful for having good teachers.”
Iggy: “That we get to have harder work.”
Little Fins, Big Wins
Our students had a fantastic time participating in the swimming program this year! Beyond learning important water safety skills, they gained confidence, independence and resilience as they challenged themselves in the pool. It’s been wonderful to see them develop not only their swimming abilities but also teamwork, perseverance and self-assurance along the way.
Final Sprint, Full of Colour
Our students had an absolute blast taking part in the Colour Run this year! With bright smiles, colourful clouds of powder and plenty of excited cheering, they dashed, danced and zoomed their way through the course. The fun reached a whole new level with the hilarious sliming of our brave teachers, which had everyone laughing and cheering even louder. It was a joyful celebration of teamwork, energy and school spirit, and the excitement stayed with them long after the last splash of colour settled!
We would like to warmly wish the Hospodars and Paulstons all the very best as their children leave our school. Thank you for being such a special part of our community, we will miss you and your wonderful children, and we wish you every happiness and success in the next chapter of your journey!
We wish all our families a safe, restful and joy-filled holiday break. May your Christmas be full of laughter, special moments and time spent with loved ones. Thank you for your support, kindness and partnership throughout the year, it has meant so much. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved break, and we look forward to welcoming you back, refreshed and ready for another exciting year ahead!
Sophie Prosser
Junior Leader
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