Junior School
TOASTIE DAY
Thursday 18th of June is TOASTIE DAY.
Click on the link or scan the QR code below to preorder your delicious warm toastie.
Sales will also be available on the day. https://www.trybooking.com/DMKGW
Junior School News
It's been a busy time as always in Junior School.
The Year 7 camp will take place in week 8 of Term 3 at the Bayview Adventure Camp. Students will participate in a range of activities over a three-day and two-night camp experience. All Year 7s in the cohort will be going at the same time for the full experience.
A final payment of $335 will soon be issued to all families participating in this camp. This payment may be made via Compass or BPAY, or in person at the General Office. In order to access CSEF or SSB funds, please contact the General Office via phone or email (7805-AccountsRec@schools.vic.edu.au). Final payments are due on Monday 20 July.
It's important to understand that we are able to make a range of accommodations to support all students throughout the camp, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have specific questions about how we can assist your young person.
Please note that with a number of excursions, camps and events planned, some families may be eligible to apply for CSEF funding support. Please see the attached link for details: CSEF application.
Work From Home Day
Tuesday 16 June, week 9
As this is TPPD for staff, and the GAT for senior students, junior school classes will not run. We will encourage students to use this day as an opportunity to get up-to-date with their Learning Tasks. Please refer to Compass for any outstanding Learning Tasks.
A couple of other updates of some fantastic opportunities our Year 7s will be getting involved in:
Year 7 Competition
Design the artwork for the front cover of the 2027 Year 7 Student Planner. Competition closes: Friday June 12 (week 8)
We would love to see the fun and creative designs of our current Year 7's for the cover artwork of next year's student planners. It would be great to see the inclusion of our school values within this design. Winner will be announced in Morning Assembly on June 23 (last week of term).
Physical artwork to be handed into Junior School, Virtual artwork to be emailed to: kathryn.boysen@education.vic.gov.au Please direct all questions to a member of the Junior School team
Sustainability Day Alternate Program
(Round Robin) – Wednesday 24 June, week 10
Sustainability Day will include a range of sessions exploring fast fashion, packaging waste, hidden food miles and fire sustainability and management. We will have a guest presenter from Forest Fire Management Victoria as well as a sessions supported by our Student Leaders. This learning will support our classroom curriculum, particularly for integrated Studies.
Year 7 Sustainability Expo
Thursday July 16 (week 1, term 3) from 3:15-4:15pm - Families invited onsite
Students will present their work from Integrated Studies to the community. This work looks at designing innovative strategies to target sustainability challenges within the Eltham Community. Students will present their concept with a prepared pitch, website and product. Prizes will be awarded, including a People's Choice Award.
Lots going on as always in the Junior School and the team would like to thank you all for your support.
RAYNOLD KUMAR, Junior School Coordinator
Semester 1 Reports
Year 7 Semester 1 Reports will be published to families on 17 July 2026.
KATHRYN BOYSEN, Junior School/ Transition Leader