Junior School Inews

A great start to the year!

At six weeks in, we are pleased to report that our newest members of the NHS community are thriving and thoroughly enjoying their start to Northcote High School. In addition to adjusting to the demands of secondary education, our students have also been able to partake in the in the ‘Dot.Com Safe Cyber Citizens’ workshops run by Project Rockit and have competed fiercely at the School Swimming Carnival.

Our Year 7 students have also been able to host their families at our annual Picnic, which included the much anticipated scavenger hunt around the school, resulting in an afternoon at the movies for students in 7E. Our Year 7 parents / carers have also been welcomed back for an information evening to look at strategies to further ensure the success of our students. This was a very well attended event and provided another great opportunity for parents to connect with one another and the school, further strengthening our relationships and commitment to work together.

Similarly our Year 8 students have also had a busy start to the year. Almost all of our groups have now enjoyed their time away in Boho on the Year 8 camp. The remaining groups yet to head off will do so in the next couple of weeks. Students have enjoyed their overnight hikes and the canoeing and horse-riding activities whilst being able to spend time together as a form outside of the formality of the classroom. Our Year 8 students have also participated in leadership workshops run by Project Rockit. Students spent time looking at the importance of leadership skills and strategies that could be utilised to help them become the sort of young person that they aspire to be. These sessions proved to be both powerful and inspiring.

It’s been an exciting start to the year, and of course will only continue to get better. The Junior School team, and our teachers are all very excited about working with such a talented, passionate and thoughtful group of students.

Should you have any concerns or would like to get in touch, please feel free to contact a member of our Junior School Team.

Year 7: Ms Jaymie Metcalf & Mr Luke Slingsby – 9488 2343

Year 8: Mr Rowan Hore & Ms Audra Keane – 9488 2320

Mr Gerard O’Shaughnessy

Head of Junior School