JUNIOR SCHOOL

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday 9 September

Year 7 Immunisations

Thursday 15 September

Parent/Teacher/Student 3 Way Conferences

Friday 16 September

End of Term 3

Year 7 News

The last fortnight has been extremely busy for all Year 7 students. They have been working very hard to complete assessment tasks and to achieve their learning goals.

We encourage students to continue to use the feedback provided to them by the teachers and to ask for further help if they need more assistance.

Principal's Award

Congratulations to the following students who received a Principal’s Award this fortnight;

757  Rhyse White

756  Jemma O’Keefe

755  Jett Acuna

754  Corey Gray

753  Tayla Mitchell

752  Rebecca Drewitt

751  Alysha Carvill

750  Ryan Isherwood

749  Ethan Twibell

748  Hailie Delos Reyes

747  Corey Meade

746  Emily Hall

741  Courtney Mitchell

739  Holly Blackney

737  Emma Smith

Leadership Camp

On Monday 29 August, 50 Year 7 students and 5 staff members set off on a very exciting leadership camp.

Over two days the students participated in a range of sessions, including; public speaking and communication, active listening, values, resilience, me as a leader, unpacking the school values and goal setting and resilience.

The students also participated in a range of activities that focused on building new relationships, teamwork and problem solving.

The camp was a huge success and the Year 7 Coordination Team was extremely proud of the way the students conducted themselves.

Year 7 Captains 

Leadership Camp

On Monday 29 August, 50 Year 7 students embarked on a 2 day camp in Mount Evelyn. This camp was focused on our young leaders, who have the potential to achieve leadership roles in the future.

Students were given talks by our Year 7 Coordinators on effective ways to be successful leaders; effective communication, resilience, goal setting, strengths and weaknesses and many more.

We were also given a very inspirational, thought provoking talk by a great man called Tim from iRespect who taught us to lift others up as a good leader and teach others their value when things get tough.

On behalf of all, that attended, the captains would again like to thank all teachers that came down to say hello, our great coordinators for putting this all together, Tim and Justin from iRespect for putting a fun night together for us and the camp staff for making our brief stay so enjoyable. I'm sure all of us are looking forward to putting our newfound leadership skills into place where ever we go!

Mariah Derksen

Year 8 Attendance Ladder

A reminder to all students that every Year 8 Home Group is competing for a pizza lunch at the end of term.

The Home Group with the best attendance will be announced in the final week of this term. The current leading Home Group is 8.69.

How have I been going this term?

• Am I punctual to class?
• Do I take all of my equipment?
• Do I have a 'can do' attitude to my work?
• Do I persist with my work?
• Do I complete the work set for me?
• Do I complete all assessments?
• Do I complete my homework?

Supper Club

Mondays.... $5

Thank you to the Year 8 boys who participated in Supper Club Mondays this week.

The pumpkin, sage and gnocchi soup was delicious!  Thanks again boys!

Year 8 Anglesea Camp

To celebrate a fantastic year of learning, Year 8 students have the opportunity to participate in our Year 8 Anglesea Camp in Term 4.  

Camp 1

Wednesday 7– Friday 9 December

Camp 2

Monday 12 – Wednesday 14 December

Camp 3

Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 December

Once final numbers are confirmed, Home Groups will be allocated to each camp.  Information will be provided to parents with regard to camp allocation in Term 4.         

Accommodation

Burnside Camp

60 Ellimatta Road

Anglesea

Cost $335

Due in full by Friday 9 September

Confidential Medical Form

Please complete and return to the General Office by Friday 9 September.  Students cannot attend without completion of this form. Please note, this form can NOT be completed online.

Junior School Coordinators