From the Acting Heads of Junior School

Parents Back on Site

How lovely to welcome our parents back on site this week, especially in the Pre-K and Kindergarten playground before school each morning. The morning drop off has been particularly hard for our littlest students and their parents. The building of community that also happens during that playtime is also so important.

Many other students continue to display their independence by entering the School by themselves with most parents choosing to continue to drop off their daughters in kiss and ride or at the glass doors. The benefits of this independence cannot be underestimated. Year 5 parents were also able to attend their Year 5 daughter’s last Junior School swimming carnival. We hope those who attended enjoyed viewing the races and House competitions on the day.

Parent Learning Conversations

Our Parent Learning Conversations begin next week and once again, will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. These provide a valuable opportunity to speak with your daughter’s teachers, receiving feedback on her progress and finding out about her next steps in learning. All Pre-K to Year 6 families have been emailed with details of how to make bookings. Please contact JS Reception if you require assistance with this.

Swimming Carnival

Ready, Set, Go…… what a fun day the Junior School Swimming Carnival has been. The aim of the day is fun, participation and House spirit (competitive races took place weeks ago for those who wanted to try out for the IPSHA competition). With House Captains leading their first House event, ably supported by their House Patrons, each House was in enthusiastic hands. We now look forward to some Cross Country fun and competition on Monday for Year 3 to Year 6. 

– Natalie Hird and Joanne Sharpe
Acting Heads of Junior School