Message from Michele Marquet
Dear Parents,
We approach the final weeks of school after a wonderful term. Recently, we celebrated with our Year 6 boys who presented to their families their individual inquiries into their chosen issue at this year’s Exhibition. It is always an amazing experience listening to the boys speak so eloquently and passionately about an issue they have investigated, considered and reflected upon with such care. They have done a most impressive job! The process is wrapping up now with boys exploring ways to take action in response to their individual inquiry into the issue they investigated.
Over the last week, our students also enjoyed the fun of the Staff Christmas Play, the wonder of the K-2 Carols Service at All Saints’ Anglican Church and the excitement of our Y2-Y6 Swimming Carnival held at AFC. Today, our Y3-Y6 students were able to take part in the annual Christmas Lunch. What an amazing job was done by our parents, who were 80+ strong in number, expertly organised by Angelique Haritos and Nonie Elliott, both of whom ensured the day ran like clockwork. Enormous thanks to our JS Admin Team who did a phenomenal job of organising this event: Robyn Booy, Gaia Tedeschi, Jill McPherson and Annabel Boyd.
Next Wednesday, K-2 boys can look forward to their special Christmas Activities, and on Tuesday, Y3-Y6 will enjoy their Carol Service at St Andrew’s Cathedral (starting at 5pm). Later that week, we will hold the Year 6 Valedictory Service to say farewell to our oldest students, as they complete their Junior School journey and head off to Senior School. In between all these special events, normal lessons in all areas will continue to occur until the end of the term. It is a busy end of term!
Reports, Class Allocations and Start of Term Information
Parents are reminded that their son’s 2023 Semester 2 report, 2024 class allocation and information about the start of 2024 will be sent home via email during December.
K-Y2 Christmas Activities
On Tuesday, 6 December, students in K-2 will enjoy special Christmas Activities and their parents are invited to come onto campus at 2pm to pop into their classrooms to collect special craft from their son’s classrooms before heading home.
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
- Y3-Y6 Carols Service – Tuesday, 5 December 5pm
- K-Y2 Christmas Activities – Wednesday, 6 December
- Y6 Valedictory Service – Friday, 8 December – 1.15pm
- Last day of classes – Friday, 8 December
- P-6 JS Prize Giving – Monday, 11 December 10am
We hope all our families have a wonderful week.
With thanks,
Michele Marquet
