{"id":43068,"date":"2025-11-07T12:13:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T01:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&p=43068"},"modified":"2025-11-07T12:14:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T01:14:03","slug":"from-the-head-of-junior-school-239","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/from-the-head-of-junior-school-239\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Head of Junior School"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our Year 5 students have been in Canberra this week for their Immersion experience. Every Year 5 student undertakes an experiential leadership program, and their immersion in Canberra is a key component of this enriching learning journey throughout the year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kindergarten was a delight hosting our assembly this week. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who attended. We have also had the pleasure of welcoming our new Pre-Kindergarten girls and their parents, who will be joining our School community next year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Is your child\u2019s life worth a few minutes of your day?<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n

I received an email from our Principal, Lisa Moloney,<\/strong> titled \u2018Our Worst Nightmare\u2019<\/em>.\u00a0It included a link to a newspaper article about a little girl who was tragically hit and killed by a\u00a0ute\u00a0outside her school gates. My sympathy and prayers go out to this grieving family and community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This tragic accident reminds us why we do NOT<\/strong> use Park Road for morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up. I have already witnessed, on our CCTV cameras, one of our Junior School girls being hit by a car on Park Road, while her parent failed to notice she was crossing the road. We are so fortunate to have an undercover, staffed pick-up and drop-off facility for all our Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 students and their older siblings. It may take a few minutes, but I have no doubt that if you were to ask that grieving family, it is worth every second.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Junior School P&F<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n

This week, we hosted the Term 4 P&F meeting for Junior School. My deepest thanks to all our dedicated and hard-working parents who give their time generously to support our Junior School. One of the many strengths of our School is the wonderful community spirit and support. Thank you to the P&F and all our Parent Ambassadors for your support this year \u2013 it is so greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n

Uniform Shop Appointments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calling all Pre-Kindergarten families \u2013 appointments are now open for Kindergarten 2026 fittings. Please view the article and details in this newsletter by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Kindergarten to Year 2 Splash Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read the full story in the newsletter by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Amazing Me Webinars<\/strong><\/p>\n

A reminder that the Amazing Me Webinars are coming up on Wednesday 12 November 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please RSVP here for Year 4 Amazing Me Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

Please RSVP here for Year 5 and Year 6 Amazing Me Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

End of Year Celebrations<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You will notice the Christmas tree at our Junior School Reception. Approaching Christmas is a wonderful time of year for celebrations. There will be opportunities for celebration, including the Pre-Kindergarten Christmas gathering and Year 6 dinner.<\/p>\n

At the end of the year, each Junior School grade will have a designated time to celebrate. This is the appropriate time for gift giving, coordinated between parent grade representatives and the Year Coordinator. At all other times, it is business as usual with our strong emphasis on learning. To safeguard our girls\u2019 focus on learning, I kindly ask that students do not bring personal gifts to school to pass on to others. It is appropriate that this takes place outside of school.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I look forward to seeing many families at our Instrumental Festival this evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2013 Daniel Sandral<\/strong><\/em><\/a>
\nHead of Junior School<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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