The Hamilton and Alexandra College Newsletter

Myrniong 

 

Prep to Year 6

SPEEDING UP TO THE FINISH

As flight JS 3300 makes its final preparations prior to landing, I am reminded of the quote ‘dates in the calendar are closer than you think!’ The end of the school year isn’t far away, and we have a plethora of important events to fit into a small window of time. Some Junior School dates for your calendars.

  • Wednesday 30 November - Year Six Class Assembly 12.20pm Simons Auditorium
  • Friday 2 December – Prep ‘Big Day Out’ to Halls Gap
  • Tuesday 6 December - Junior School Nativity (10.20am Uniting Church) and House Public Speaking Final
  • Wednesday 7 December - Year 2 Strings concert (11.40am Refectory) and Year Six Dinner (6.30 pm Refectory)
  • Friday 9 December - Junior School Speech Day (10.00am Simons Auditorium) and release of Semester Two Reports
  • Monday 12 December - Class Party Day
  • Tuesday 13 December - Old Fashioned Sports (Myrniong Oval) from 9.30am and Final Assembly for 2022 (Refectory) at 2.15pm

YEAR 5 STAFFING IN 2023

I am pleased to announce Mrs. Sarah Covill and Mrs. Brigita Keiller will be teaching our Year 5 students in 2023. Mrs. Covill will teach Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with Mrs. Keiller teaching Thursdays and Fridays. Both ladies bring a wealth of primary teaching experience to the Myrniong campus. We look forward to Sarah and Brigita joining our team of excellent staff at the Junior School.

 

YEAR 6 GRAMPIANS HIKE

Last Friday, a rather rare, beautifully bright spring day provided the backdrop for a Year 6 hike in the Grampians. The day was organised by our P.E teacher Mrs. Louise Patterson and Year Six teacher Mrs. Anna Robertson. The students were joined by a group of fit and eager Year Six parents. They hiked to the top of Mount Sturgeon and enjoyed some quality time at the Grampians Golf Club.

 

Some quotes from our students:

 

‘A great way to burn energy. Thank you to Mrs. Patterson for making this day possible.’- Will Cameron

 

‘The highlight of my day in the Grampians was seeing an echidna.’- Maggie Mercer

 

‘The hike devoured our energy but the end result was worth it.’- Gus Knight

 

EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP 

In 2023, the Junior School will partner with Vic Kids Eat Well. This group supports schools, sports clubs, and a wide range of community organisations to offer healthier food and drink options. The focus is on simple changes and healthy swaps that make a big impact. Last Thursday I met with Monique Sobey from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Foundation. We discussed a range of exciting initiatives for next year that I feel will assist in making a big impact on the healthy eating habits of our Junior School students.

 

 

PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE

Congratulations to all student who received 2022 Premiers’ Reading Challenge certificates at this week’s Assembly. We had 72 Junior School students complete the 2022 Challenge. That equates to 70% of our Myrniong students - an amazing effort!  Special mention to the 2022 Reading Champions (most number of completed books listed):

  • Prep - Jack Nagorcka (63) and Campbell Reid (56)
  • Year 1 - Eva Solum (170) and Will Brown (92)
  • Year 2 - Violet Shrive (95) and Maelys Haynes (91)
  • Year 3 - Johnny Fenton (152)
  • Year 4 - Poppy Edgar (77)
  • Year 5 - Reian Patel (207)
  • Year 6 - Harley Kearns (48)

Many thanks to Mrs. Kym Dempsey for all her efforts in coordinating this important annual challenge.

 

WEEK 8 ASSEMBLY AWARDS

The following students were awarded Star Student certificates at this week’s Assembly:

  • Arthur Adamson -Year 1
  • Eva Solum - Year 1
  • Maggie Wallis -Year 2
  • Henry Bufton -Year 3
  • Jimmy Dyer - Year 5
  • Yolanda O’Sullivan - Year 5

Pride in Uniform- Harry Parfrey- Year 1

 

 

STEPHEN NELSON

Head of Junior School