Junior School Report

Congratulations and Welcome to all the new students, all Year 7 students and new and returning Year 8 students. We are off to a flying start in the Junior School this year.

The first day for Year 7 saw Students enjoying meeting their Integrated Studies Teacher and Co ordinators and enjoying an afternoon of sports and Trivia to connect with their peers. Year 7 students have also completed a first day impression to go in a time capsule which will be opened in 2028 once they complete VCE. The Year 7 students were warmly welcomed by the whole school at an Assembly.

Students are learning how to greet in their various LOTE’s and are starting an identity unit in Integrated Studies. In PE, students are doing fitness testing. They are enjoying woodwork art and food technology also.

Year 8 students settled quickly and enthusiastically back into their classes, meeting new teachers and having an enjoyable first day. They are enjoying their start to the new year and are engaging well in their subjects. In Integrated Studies, students are learning about Medieval History and in Science, safety and experimentation and observation is the start of their course.

It is very pleasing to see the students in the Junior School in full school uniform. Most students have all their books and diaries which make for a very smooth beginning to the year. If you have any difficulties in getting any books please contact the Junior School. Could parents also advise the front office of any change of address and phone numbers as soon as possible. If your child is absent, a note or medical certificate needs to be brought to the coordinator upon the student’s return to school. Coordinators are interviewing to students individually and they are getting to know each other.

Year 7 classes are starting to venture to the school camp at Strathbogie from Week 4 this term. It is a brilliant 3 days away where students cook, explore, canoe and hike amongst other things. It is a chance for students to bond and get to know their classmates and teacher well. All students are encouraged to attend.

School photos will take place on Friday 19th February. Orders can be places through Compass.

The Junior School coordinators look forward to meeting parents and assisting them with any concerns they may have about their child. Please contact us if you need support for your child. If you need to meet with a coordinator in person please organise a meeting through the General Office.

The Junior School Team is looking forward to working with students and their families in 2021.

Ms Lauren Honeycombe, Ms Marlene Cassar, Ms Eleni Lambropoulos, Mr Pat Lac, Mr Craig Moore, Mr Rob Winduss, Mr Ron Brown