Junior School News
Kindergarten had an awesome start to the year, although at times a little soggy. Our students are settling in well to school routines and are really enjoying getting to know their classmates and their teachers. We have already done lots of wonderful activities, especially thinking about how we can have a growth mindset. We are stretching our brains to learn new things every day and encouraging the students to move passed saying “I can’t…” and to say “I can’t yet”. They are learning even mistakes are an opportunity to learn and grow.
Kindergarten teachers
Collaborative STEM learning in 12B
During Week 2 12B embarked on their first collaborative learning task – build a bridge using paddle pop stick, masking tape and project paper, with the challenge being how many marbles could it hold.
What followed during the task was what we call excellent learning at our college. Problem solving, reflection, testing, designing, engagement, risk taking, curiosity, questioning.
The final product saw two teams build bridges that held 200+ marbles. It was amazing! We definitely have some future architects and engineers in Stage One!
Mr Mark Brown
Junior School Chaplain and Stage One teacher
Swimming Carnival
After a soggy few weeks we were blessed with a gloriously warm day for the Junior School Swimming Carnival! As a staff we felt immensely proud of the way our students conducted themselves throughout the carnival displaying resilience and determination to perform at their best. Well done to all students who participated on the day and tried their best. For many this was their first carnival and we are so proud of the courage they showed to compete in front of their peers. Even the staff at the pool commented on their wonderful behaviour and enthusiasm. Congratulations to Chiswell house who won the most points on the day. A particular mention to our age champions: Essie Norden, Hudson Critoph, Annabel Schooley, Chase Corbeski, Lani Graham and Rafael Murray. Congratulations on your amazing results. The SASSA Carnival will be held on Tuesday 8 March at Nowra. Finally, I would also like to thank our amazing staff who work so hard to make the event such a memorable one for our students. We appreciate all they contribute to make the day a success. Hopefully next year we are able to have parents back cheering from the sidelines.
Mrs Shannon Peters
Junior School PE teacher
Junior School ICAS English and Mathematics results 2021
Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding achievements in last year’s ICAS English and Mathematics assessments.
English
Logan Corbeski MERIT
Isla Veitch CREDIT
Emma Denley DISTINCTION
Kieran Mahar DISTINCTION
Melissa Denley HIGH DISTINCTION
Harper Mackey HIGH DISTINCTION
Mathematics
Chase Corbeski MERIT
Logan Corbeski MERIT
Isla Veitch MERIT
Mark Farah CREDIT
Harper Mackey CREDIT
Kieran MAHAR CREDIT
Ashton Blanchett DISTINCTION
Emma Denley DISTINCTION
Melissa Denley DISTINCTION
John Farah DISTINCTION
