Junior School News
Prep
Our Prep students have been putting in wonderful effort to grow as writers. Working in small groups, they have been using feedback to help improve the quality of their writing. They are learning to use a “captain capital,” full stops, finger spaces, and to write neatly on the lines. They have also been experimenting with adjectives and the word because to add extra detail to their sentences. The following photos show the different gestures we use for each success criteria. These non-verbal reminders help our Preps remember what their writing needs. Using gestures also supports memory, as linking movement with learning helps children retain new concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Captain Capital
Finger Spaces
Full Stop
Adjectives
Because
Captain Capital
Finger Spaces
Full Stop
Adjectives
Because
Year 1
Our Year 1 students have been exploring the world of shapes this week! They have been identifying and describing 2D shapes, and even creating their own using paddle pop sticks and geoboards. Along the way, they’ve picked up some impressive new vocabulary, including words like quadrilateral, vertices and dimensional. We encourage families to go on a ‘shape hunt’ at home or out in the community. See how many different shapes you and your child can spot in the environment around you!
Year 2
Our Year 2 students have been thoroughly enjoying exploring many of the shortlisted books for Book Week 2025. They have been discussing the themes, sharing their favourite characters, and making connections between the stories and their own experiences. Students have also engaged in beautiful, creative activities inspired by the books. A big highlight was our 'stop, drop and read' session. It has been wonderful to see their excitement for reading grow as they discover new authors and stories!
Shoutouts:
During the holidays, Freddie gave up a day and a half of his family trip to Thailand for something truly meaningful. He spent a full day at a rescued elephant sanctuary! Feeding the elephants, hearing about the hardships they had endured, and witnessing the joy of reunions with their babies and lifelong companions. The big lesson was integrity: doing the right thing even when it’s difficult, just as the volunteers had done in building the sanctuary against cultural norms.
Freddie also visited remote Thai villages, where families lived simply but joyfully, with little more than the land, their smiles, and togetherness. This sparked a conversation about how real happiness doesn’t come from “one more thing,” but from gratitude. To finish, Freddie created drawings of all the things in his own life that he is most grateful for.
