Junior School

Myrniong Olympics

The Junior School Green and Gold Day on Friday 2 August culminated with our own mini-Olympics. A special guest, Mrs Natalie Povey, delivered to the competitors on a green and gold gator, presented the Olympic torch to herald the opening of the games.  Mr Hawthorne read the Olympic Oath, releasing Team Greece, USA, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and France into the field of competition. There was ‘no quarter given no quarter asked’ by the competitors as they took on the torch relay, Irish potato race, hoop dash, tunnel ball and Japanese Chopstick relay.  A great time was had by all.  Team New Zealand were the eventual winners on the day. Thanks to Mr Hawthorne, the Junior School staff, Mrs Povey, Mr Kennedy and Prep to Year 6 athletes for a wonderful afternoon of sports. 

Frozen Jr Postcards 

Congratulations to the following students whose designs were selected for our Junior School ‘Frozen Junior’ postcards that have come home with all Junior School students this week.

• Lydia King - Prep
• Emily McVeigh - Year 1
• Daisy Tigges - Year 3
• Isabelle Bricknall - Year 6

Well done to all students who submitted artwork for consideration. The poster features a collage of all the students' artwork.  

The postcards sent home can be used to invite family and friends to our inaugural Junior School Musical on 17 and 18 October. 

Tickets can be purchased here: https://events.humanitix.com/disney-frozen-jr 

Assembly and STAR Students

The following students received Star Student awards at this week’s Assembly. 

Year 2: Jack Nagorcka for his stamina during our D.E.A.R. time every morning. He makes great book choices and reads without distraction.  D.E.A.R. – drop everything and read!

Year 4: Thomas Kennedy for being a kind and caring classmate, always willing to help when needed. Keep up the good work and positive attitude!

Year 4: Violet Shrive for always trying her best in every subject, especially in math, ensuring she understands concepts before moving on. Keep up the great work, Violet!

Year 5: Theo Horne for being willing to share his incredible knowledge of the Australian Gold Rush during Literacy and Inquiry.

Year 6: Grace O'Sullivan for always putting in an exceptional effort to all her work, even when it is challenging. She is a superb role model, demonstrating leadership and sportsmanship in the classroom and on the playground. 

Year 6: Hugo Toma for working hard in class lately and making a concerted effort to do the right thing. 

The focus of this week’s Assembly was the Senior Campus’ ‘High School Musical’.  Isaac Shaw, Amelie Hiscock, Alex Donovan and Sarah Crowle entertained us with two songs from the upcoming show.  The four cast members were in costume and very good voice. Amelie, Sarah and Alex started their musical College journey at the Junior School. 

Netball

Congratulations to the Junior School Year 6 netballers on their efforts at the Hamilton round of the State Netball Championships at Pedrina Park on Wednesday 31 July. The girls won 6 of their 8 matches and were defeated in two close matches with Ballarat and Clarendon and Hamilton Gray Street. 

Thanks to Kate Pye for expertly coaching the team, Mrs. Louise Patterson for her managerial skills and Jo Frost for her umpiring on the day. 

The team consisted of Emma Milne, Isabelle Bricknall, Poppy Edgar, Tayla Williams, Mi-Ha Kim, Imogen Johns, Ellie Lewis, Aida Adamson, Grace O’Sullivan, Ada O’Brien and Ruby Price. 

Hockey

Division 5 - Tigers went down to Dunkeld 8-0. 

Division 4 - Foxes had a tight 3-2 win over Coleraine Gold to maintain their place at the top of the ladder.

Division 4 - Wolves went down to a strong Dunkeld side 6-1. Best on ground for Wolves were Tommy Brown and Lachlan Pickford.