Message from Genét Erickson Adam, Acting Head of Junior School

Dear Parents and Carers,

As the sun began to peek out more regularly and the rain subsided, we hope that all families have enjoyed a wonderful Week 3.

This week has been full of enriching learning across year levels. Our Year 3 – Year 6 students have engaged in House Spelling Bee practice and early elimination rounds in the classroom, in preparation for our final House Spelling Bee competition to be held in Week 5. Year 5 and Year 6 have also participated in meaningful Interrelate sessions, as part of our PDHPE curriculum. In addition, all year levels have celebrated the Olympic spirit and CETOP week, with dress-up days and sausage sizzles, intended to highlight our continual focus on global-mindedness in the Junior School.

Across the School, CETOP Week was a resounding success. It brought great joy to witness students’ service-related photographs on the Padlet, as well as making connections to why they ‘went without’ certain resources and creature comforts on Monday. If your child has contributed through service, and you are yet to donate their earnings, please do so here.  Year 5 families will soon receive communication about next year’s CETOP trip to Nepal. View some lovely photos from CETOP Week here.

After a Winter Sports season of many successes, intermixed with disappointing rain cancellations, our students in Year 3 – Year 6 will participate in their final Winter Sports games this Saturday. We wish all teams the very best in finishing off the season positively.

Next week is National Science Week, Australia’s celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that aims to engage people of all ages in exploring the wonders of science. It provides an exciting opportunity for our students to participate in hands-on activities, experiments, and presentations that spark curiosity and encourage a love for science. We have exciting classroom and lunchtime science experiences planned all week long. Please watch for our upcoming photos and reflections from this wonderful week of scientific learning. Please see the overview of these experiences in the News and Reminders section.

A reminder that next week, on Friday, 16 August, boys in Years 3 – 6 will have their summer and winter sports team photos taken. Please read the detailed overview in News and Reminders.

As we build towards the excitement of our upcoming Book Week, in Week 5, I encourage you to carefully read the iCentre News, where you will find a detailed overview of the enriching experiences Megan Light has planned for Kindergarten – Year 6. Please note that on Friday, 23 August, to add colour and vibrancy to the day, students and staff are encouraged to dress-up as they interpret this year’s theme, ‘Reading is Magic, through costumes and props.

Kind regards,

Genét Erickson Adam
Acting Head of Junior School