From the Head of the Junior School

Teachers are busy completing final assessments and writing reports for the end of the year. Our students are still working hard, often on interesting and fun projects that have a high interest for them. The Stage 2 girls and I are working on a special project – creating a fairy garden for the younger students. The learning that happens when we work together is rich – it becomes not about the end product, but about the learning that happens along the way.

The Stage 3 Yarramundi Christmas play was on this week – “A Very Potter Christmas” – and it was MAGICAL. Well done to the children who did such a fabulous job. They worked so productively together and the show was lots of fun. It’s great to watch the children as they work through the process of putting on a play and making sure all of the components go together.

The end of the week was all about the Colour Fun Run. This event was put on by the Parents' and Friends' Association and was a great success. We were grateful that the weather improved and we ended up with a lovely sunny event. Thank you so much to all the volunteers who helped put on a wonderful event. The fundraising links (sent to all families) will still be open all weekend, closing midday on Monday. 

May I encourage everyone to give something towards the event, to make sure costs are covered and remembering that money raised goes towards improving the school for the children. 

Finally, I’d like to announce that the Junior School Captains for 2024 are:

Tasman Harrison and Matilda Hewatt

Well done to these outstanding children, and all of the Year 5 students who courageously stepped forward in the election.

Mrs Rachael Newton

Head of Junior School

Vacation Care 

Vacation Care at BMGS for Summer 2023 will run from Thursday, 7th December to Friday, 15th December.

To enable planning for our activities, please RSVP your interest to vacationcare@bmgs.nsw.edu.au by Friday November 17. Bookings will formally open from Friday November 17, and close on Friday December 1.

For a 'sneak peek' at the program, please see the PDF below:

For further information go to our Junior School Vacation Care page at MyBMGS.  Please note: There will be an additional fee payable on Tuesday December 12, to cover the cost of hiring the Games Van. 

Junior School Basketball - Term 4, Week 6

BMGS Katoomba played the Stingrays. BMGS Katoomba won 37 to 30 - their first win for the season. 

BMGS Swish played the Shooting Roos. BMGS Swish won 49 to 6. 

The BMGS Avengers won both of their games. 

First game against the red team: 12-4. 

Second game against the BMGS stars: 15-6. 

The BMGS Stars won against the Red team 18 to 0. 

Mrs Lori Gerrard

MIC Junior School Basketball

School Student Travel Opal Cards

School travel applications for 2024 are now open.

Students who need a new or replacement School Opal card or travel pass for 2024 can apply now.

Please refer to the Parents' Information Newsletter below: