From The Head of Junior School
End of Year Celebrations and Farewells
It is tradition to host the ‘farewell assembly’ at the final Junior School assembly for the year. It is a time we celebrate and thank Year 5 for their leadership on the Junior School campus. Whilst they remain members of the Junior School for another year, the girls move across to our Year 6 Centre. Year 5 have been wonderful ambassadors for the Junior School. During the assembly the Year 5 girls reflected upon their years at MLC School thus far and what it means to be an MLC School girl.
We also thanked and farewelled our teachers who are changing roles. Our thanks to Erin Torres for teaching Kindergarten this year. Connie Tsokas is leaving our MLC School community and I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank her for her commitment to the education of our MLC School girls. Kate Beange will be joining our casual team as she undertakes her Masters degree. Penny Fahey will be joining our casual team as is Mike Lewis. Danielle Collins will be joining our Senior School library.
Year 6 Musical Moana
Year 6 hosted wonderful performances last Friday and Saturday evening in Potts Hall. I think it would be fair to say that the audience was in awe of the standard and talent of our Year 6 girls in the musical Moana. Our thanks go to our Junior School Music Coordinator, Sophie Grattan-Smith and our MLC School Music Department.
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Pre-Kindergarten Concert
Our youngest learners hosted a delightful and moving end of year concert about the Nativity. It was lovely to see so many parents there, joining with the songs and actions. Pre-K performance was followed by a lovely morning tea and a surprise visit by Santa! Click here to view Pre-Kindergarten story and photos.
Kindergarten to Year 2 Christmas Concert
It has been customary in recent years that our Kindergarten to Year 2 students host a Christmas Concert. Thanks to our Junior School music coordinator, Sophie Gratton-Smith, music teacher Megan Ling, Head of Strings, James Larsen along with our Kindergarten to Year 2 classes and specialist teachers and Opera Express. The Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 girls had a significant role in developing the plot and making props for their concert. Photos will be shared via our MLC School Facebook page once available.
Year 2 Outdoor Adventure Day
We wish Year 2 a fun-filled day for their outdoor adventure. This will be taking place on Monday 5 December 2022 at Chowder Bay.
Our Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 students conclude on Tuesday 6 December 2022.
Picnic Day
It has been a tradition for our Year 3 to Year 5 students to partake in a fun filled picnic day. Picnic Day is on Wednesday 7 December 2022 and will be filled with exciting activities. Picnic Day includes a Year 5 lunch that takes place in Daphne Line Hall. It is a formal time to acknowledge Year 5 girls’ leadership throughout the year, reflecting upon their time at the Junior School Campus. Year 6 will be participating in Senior School activities as their final task for their transition program to Senior School.
Speech Day
Next week on Thursday 8 December 2022 we will be celebrating the Junior School Speech Day with all Year 3 to Year 6 students in attendance. Awards will be presented, and 2023 School Captains will be announced. It is very appropriate to acknowledge effort, excellence, and personal qualities. However, awards are offered to the minority, even if the majority are deserving of such. The ability to take pleasure in someone else’s achievement is a sign of a generous and secure person. We all work together to validate all the wonderful aspects of each girl. The glittering prize is not for every girl next week. Perhaps another time. It may come in a different form at another stage in life. Personally, the ultimate prize is knowing each individual girl gave her best in each of our School values of Courage, Compassion, Respect and Growth.
Season’s Greetings
This is the final newsletter for the year. Thank you parents for all your support in so many ways throughout the year. To my colleagues, my appreciation for your commitment and all that you have done to support the girls in our care. Finally, to the girls for giving your personal best in all that you do as well as supporting others to make a better world.
May the festive season’s spirit of goodwill and peace be with you and your families.
– Daniel Sandral
Head of Junior School