Junior School

Dare to Dream JR

What an incredible week, as we build toward Thursday and Friday evening’s performances of Dare to Dream JR. It's been a busy, energetic few days for cast, staff, and parent volunteers. Sets are complete, dress rehearsals have been held, and we are ready to take to the stage for our two evening performances. 

To our Junior School actors and actresses taking to the stage tonight and Friday, this process has been much more than singing, dancing, remembering lines and wearing bright ‘Dare to Dream’ costumes. It is about having the courage to try something new, stepping outside your comfort zone and discovering what you can achieve when you work together. Over the past nine months, you have practised, persevered, made mistakes, laughed, learned, and supported one another. You have discovered that putting on a musical is about teamwork, patience, resilience, and a great deal of hard work. 

Be brave, be kind, trust yourselves and enjoy every moment. Don't spend time worrying about getting everything - focus on enjoying what you are doing. If you miss a step, keep dancing. If you forget a word, keep smiling. If something unexpected happens, remember that the audience is cheering for you, not judging you. Most importantly, remember that success isn't just about the applause at the end. It is about the courage it took to step onto the stage in the first place and the memories you have created together. Now go out there, have fun and dare to dream!

2027 Senior School Leadership positions

Each year I look forward to the announcement of Year 12 leadership positions at the Senior School and noting our Junior School alumni. The following students started their journey at the Junior School.

• Marianna Novikov - School Captain, Athletics Captain, and Hockey Co-Captain

• Finley Hiscock - School Captain and Equestrian Captain

• Sam O’Sullivan - Boarding House Captain

• Rupert Merrin - Berry House Captain and Hockey Co-Captain

• Charlie Hiscock - Learmonth House Captain and Music Co-Captain

• Millie Mould - Sports Prefect

• Will Satchell - Middle Years Prefect

• Ned White - Year 12 Matters Prefect and Information Systems Captain

• Phoebe Alexander - Middle Years Prefect

• Jack Wallis - Publicity and Events Prefect

• Will Templeton - Clay Target Shooting Captain

• Ruby Hausler - Netball Co-Captain

• Finlay Hunt - Rowing Co-Captain

• Archie Young – Rowing Co-Captain

I wish Year 12s in leadership positions for 2027 all the very best.  “Great leaders don't set out to be a leader. They set out to make the difference. It is never about the role - always about the goal.”- Lisa Haisha