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Founder’s Day

Last Friday we celebrated Founder’s Day with fantastic presentations on the Golden Rule in three of the world’s religions - Judaism, Islam and Christianity.  The message from all three religions, which can trace their foundations back to Abraham, is to Love God and treat others the way you want to be treated.  Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all followed the Golden Rule?

Congratulations to all the boys who performed in the talent quest.  I won’t mention any names here but to get up and sing, tell jokes or perform in some way in front of more than 1000 people is a very brave thing to do. Well done boys. 

The final part of the day was an acknowledgement of long standing staff.  The Junior School’s very own Mr Patterson was acknowledged for 40 years of service to the College which is an impressive achievement in the College’s 80th year.

Prize Giving Arrangements

Please note that the Junior School Prize Giving presentation will commence at 12 noon next Wednesday in the Gym at the CHATSWOOD CAMPUS.  The day is structured as follows:

• 10.00am  - End of Year Mass at Our Lady of Dolour’s Church
• 12 noon – until approx. 1.00pm -  Junior School Sport  Presentation
• Approx. 1.00 pm until 1.30pm – Intermission (the boys need a break)
• 1.30pm until approx. 2.45pm – Junior School Academic Assembly

If your son is receiving an award I will be sending you an email today as we have finalised all the grades.  Many parents of athletics or swimming champions would know they are going to receive an award as their names were announced at the relevant carnivals.

Child Safety

This is very relevant with the holidays coming up:

SAFE TRAVEL:  From the bush to the city, families travel out and about on all different kinds of transport - by car and other vehicles, bike, train, bus, ferry, boat and on foot.

The NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook is now available in digital form  the handbook provides advice to to assist children, parents and teachers on a range of areas related to child safety, including cyber safety, bullying and crossing roads safely. The  resource used to come in the  printed form but is now available online for parents and teachers.  The web address is www.childsafetyhub.com.au

Year 5 Parents' End of Year Gathering - Saturday 2nd December

There will be a catchup/end of year social gathering for Year 5 parents at Match Smokehouse in Roseville at 7pm on Saturday 2nd December.   

Please confirm attendance with Anja Lineen (Billy 5G)  on anjalineen@yahoo.com.au

Year 6 Graduation Picnic

Junior Science Academy - School Holiday Programs at Macquarie University

I received the flyer below regarding a Junior Science holiday program being held at Macquarie University.  Please look up the website to confirm dates. If you do use this program I would appreciate some feedback so I can ascertain whether it is worth advertising in future.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Friday 1st December:  Twilight Concert
• Saturday 2nd December:  Year 5 Parents' End of Year Social,  7.00pm at Match Smokehouse in Roseville.  Please confirm attendance with Anja Lineen (Billy 5G) on anjalineen@yahoo.com.au
• Sunday 3rd December:   Year 6 Picnic – details in the flyer above
• Wednesday 6th December:  

•      -  10.00am Closing Mass for Years 5 to 10 at Our Lady of Dolours Church 

•      -  12 noon to 2.45pm: Junior School Prize Giving in the Gym at Chatswood

Mr T Long - Head of Junior School

Junior School Sport

Thursday Sport: Final session of the aquatic program tomorrow at Macquarie University Pool (Year 5) and Dee Why Surf Club (Year 6).  Pick up time is 2.10pm for both venues.

Athletics: Can those squad members who have not yet done so please return any borrowed athletics singlets to me ASAP.

Basketball: Can all players who have not yet done so please return their basketball singlet to me ASAP as the season is now completed.  Those playing in 2018 will be re-issued a singlet upon returning in Term 1.

Junior School End of Year Awards: The End of Year Academic/Sports Award Ceremony takes place at the Chatswood Campus on Wednesday 6th December. Sporting awards will be acknowledged from noon until 1.00pm, followed by Academia after the lunch break. Extra-curricular Certificates will be awarded to all students and sports awards, including the summer season trophies and major awards will be presented. I personally will be away with the Year 11 Snowy Hike but would like to pass on my congratulations to all awardees and thank all students for their fine contributions over the course of a huge year of sport.

Mr G Virgona - Junior School Sportsmaster

NSTA Tennis:  Please see the Senior School Sports page.

Mrs S Iwatani - NSTA Convenor