Message from Richard Baker, Acting Head of Junior School

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are excited to share the highlights of the upcoming events that will conclude a wonderful term in our Junior School. This is a time for celebration, reflection and connection as we recognise the achievements of our students and come together as a community.

Celebrating the PYP Process through Exhibition
Last night, on Wednesday 6 November, I had the pleasure of witnessing the incredible work of our Year 6 graduates as they showcased their work in the PYP Exhibition. It was an opportunity for students to demonstrate their abilities to conduct in-depth inquiries, apply their understanding of transdisciplinary skills and to highlight their commitment to the PYP learner profile attributes.

The depth of understanding and passion demonstrated by our Year 6 students was inspiring. The Exhibition not only celebrates their individual and collective achievements but also highlights the valuable process of exploration and critical thinking that is central to the Primary Years Programme. Thank you to all the parents who joined us to participate and celebrate this important milestone in their child’s educational journey. We wish to recognise Genét Erickson Adam, Megan Light, Amelia Laumberg and the Year 6 teaching team for leading our students in their final unit of inquiry. View the photo gallery here.

K-2 and Y3-Y6 Carol Services
As the holiday season approaches, we warmly welcome our community to join us at our two upcoming Carol Services:

• Kindergarten to Year 2 Carol Service
  Date: Tuesday, 26 November
  Time: 5:00pm
  Location: All Saints’ Church, Woollahra
• Year 3 to Year 6 Carol Service
  Date: Tuesday, 3 December
  Time: 5:00pm
  Location: Vicar’s Centenary Hall, Senior School

These services are a wonderful way to bring families, staff and students together in the spirit of the season. We look forward to celebrating the meaning of Christmas with you through song, reflection and community.

Prize Giving and Key End-of-Year Events
As we approach the end of the school year, we look forward to celebrating the hard work, achievements and growth of our Y3-Y6 students at our annual Prize Giving. We hope you will join us in honouring their achievements and efforts:

Junior School Prize Giving
Date: Wednesday, 11 December
Time: 10:00am
Y2-Y6 students are expected to arrive at school at 8:10am as normal and will be dismissed at 12noon to be collected by their parents or carers. We encourage Y2-Y6 families to attend and an invitation with a booking link will be sent out next week. Kindergarten, Y1 students and their families are welcome to attend, but it is not compulsory. Next week, an Operoo note will be sent to K-Y1 families to indicate if they wish to attend.

In addition to the above dates, please take note of some other significant events in the coming weeks:

• 2025 Y1-Y6 New Parent Information Session – Wednesday, 27 November, 8:30–9:30am
• K–5 Moving Up Morning – Wednesday, 27 November, 8:15–10:30am
• Y3–Y6 Christmas Lunch – Thursday, 28 November 11am
• Y3–Y6 Swimming Carnival – Friday, 29 November (all day at AFC)
• Kindergarten to Y2 Christmas Celebration – Wednesday, 4 December
• Y6 Valedictory Service – Friday, 6 December, 1:15pm JS Gym
• Last day of classes – Tuesday, 10 December

Thank you for your continued support and engagement. We look forward to celebrating these special moments with you and your families as we wrap up the school year.

Kind regards,

Richard Baker
Acting Head of Junior School