Junior School

Junior News

Welcome back to Term 3

Hopefully everyone is feeling refreshed after the term holidays and feeling energised for the exciting and busy term ahead.

Year 7 Transition Program

Trivia afternoon

We had a delightful end of term with our Year 7 Transition Trivia activity at Karralyka in Ringwood on the last day of Term 2. Students brought a competitive spirit along with a sense of fun to ensure that the day was a resounding success. Our winning team came from Fraser House, followed closely by a gallant Mabo group.

We were especially pleased with the enthusiastic participation of all students on the day which is clearly highlighted in the accompanying photos.

Elevate Workshop

Year 7 students were guided through a second workshop on Study Skills run by Elevate. The program is designed to assist students manage their time better by taking ownership of their time and responsibilities and improving memory recall for consolidating their learning. We have been delighted by the feedback from the students who really enjoyed the sessions.

AFLW Speaker Ashley Guest

In the first week of this term Junior school students enjoyed a most informative session hearing from Ashley Guest from the AFLW. In the inaugural 2017 women’s AFL season Guest played in the midfield for Greater Western Sydney along with exhibition games for the Melbourne Football Club. She now works as part of the Melbourne football club’s community team, organising the women’s team program, ensuring the players have the best possible AFL experience.

She shared her personal journey to become an elite Australian footballer and highlighted the resilience, perseverance and commitment required to achieve one’s goals.

Year 8 Wellbeing days

Next week Year 8 students will participate in a Wellbeing day at Ev’s in Croydon. The sessions will run as follows:

8A, B & C: Tuesday 1st August

8D, E & F: Wednesday 2nd August

8G, H, I & J: Friday 4th August

Throughout the day students will learn more about respectful relationships, safe and legal use of social media and the support services on offer for youth in the Maroondah district. This is a no cost activity but parents must provide consent on Compass where details of the event can be found.

Semester Reports

We have received some queries regarding the progression points on students’ reports. Just to clarify, it is quite possible for a student to have received a ‘C’ when measured against VicVELS even though they have achieved a school-based assessment anywhere from Satisfactory to High Distinction.

The VicVELS results indicate what outcomes they have accomplished, whilst the school-based grade represents their level of competence.

Junior School Awards

Congratulations to the following Junior School students who received an Academic or Merit award for their hard work during Semester One. It was great see so many parents coming along to celebrate their children’s efforts and we encourage all Junior School students to continue their endeavours in the coming months.