End of a Busy Semester One

Semester One has flown by in what appears to be a heartbeat. Whilst punctuated with two small windows of Remote Learning, it has been lovely to be back this year with some semblance of normality. We have sat NAPLAN tests for Years Three and Five, and REACH testing for Years Two to Six. We also competed in the BEBRAS computational thinking challenge. Young House presented their House Service and Year Three and Year One presented class Assemblies. Our Year Six leaders have been fabulous role-models and have led the Junior School well in the first two terms. Netball, hockey and basketball competitions commenced. Laidlaw House triumphed in the Junior School Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country. Learmonth House leads our House Values Cup at the half-way point of the year and our Year Five and Year Six students spent three days camping in the Grampians National Park.

I wish all Early Learning Centre and Junior School families a well-earned winter break. Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 13th July for the commencement of Term Three.

Semester One Reports

Junior School Semester One reports will be released via PAM on Friday afternoon. A courtesy hard copy will come home with Junior School students on Friday. The Year Three to Six report envelopes will also contain a student self-assessment. Due to lockdown and a shift in examinations, the Senior Campus will release their reports in the first week of Term Three. Parents are encouraged to read their reports with their children and discuss their learning journey.

VIBE Day

The annual VIBE Day has been postponed until Week 2 of next term. It will now take place on Wednesday 21st July. Myrniong will welcome visiting students in Prep to Year 5 classes. Our Year 6 students will head to myPEC at the Senior School for an entertaining day of activities. VIBE showcases the College to prospective families. We look forward to a great day.

Year 6 Melbourne Trip

A reminder to Year 6 parents that payment of $100.00 for the first instalment for the Term Three Melbourne camp was due on 1 June. The remaining three instalments are scheduled for 2nd July, 3rd August and 3rd September.

State Team Honours

Congratulations to Finley and Charles Hiscock, who both earned selection in the Victoria Sub-Junior Tetrathlon Team to compete in the National Championships in Benalla, commencing on Sunday 26 September. Well done boys on a terrific effort.

Division 4 and 5 Hockey

This weekend is the last round of hockey before the mid-season break.

Division 5 - College Kangaroos - Bye

Division 4 - College Drop Bears v Monivae - 1.30 pm at College

- College Bandicoots v College Tassie Devils - 3.00 pm at College

Term 3 Dates

Monday 12 July - Professional Learning Day for Staff (pupil free day)
Tuesday 13 July - First day of Term Three
Wednesday 21 July - VIBE Day for Prep to Year 6 students
Thursday 29 July - Learmonth House Service
Monday 2 August - Sheepvention Monday (gazetted local holiday)
Tuesday 3 August/Wednesday 4th August – Learning Progress meetings
Thursday 26 August - Book Week Dress Up Day
Monday 30 August - Berry House Service
Friday 3 September - Fathers’ Day Breakfast
Monday 13 September - Year 6 Melbourne Trip

Stephen Nelson

Head of Junior School

After School Care

Farewell Nadine Stewart

After five years of service to our Out of School Hours Care program and Early Learning Centre, Nadine Stewart will finish up with us on Thursday 17 June. We thank Nadine for her service and support for all the families who have accessed our OSHC program over the last five years, for her generosity and commitment to College. We wish Nadine all the very best in her new role and the Hamilton Medical Group. Thank you Nadine and all the best for the future.

This position has been advertised and we hope to have the position filled in time for the beginning of Term Three.

Frances O'Brien

Director - Early Learning Centre

Dates to Remember

Term 3 Calendar