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Head of Junior School

Easter is an event we hold as significant in our school. It points to a real moment in history where God acted for everyone – every age, in every time, in every culture. It’s easy to miss in the flashy show of chocolate, bunnies (or bilbies) and holidays. But take a good look and even a sceptic can appreciate what real love for our world looks like.

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One fantastic opportunity this year will be Wakakirri for years 3 to 6. Students will be able to express an interest in joining the cast, backstage, props or crew.

Head of Junior School

In Junior School Chapel over the last few weeks we have been checking out who God is. One of the descriptions was ‘God is…generous’.

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Our College values a culture of honesty, respect and inclusiveness. What does honest feedback from a teacher look like and sound like for a student?

Head of Junior School

I am very thankful for our great start to 2021. We have over 50 new students in the Junior School, a full Prep and many new programs underway. Most of all there is a happy and energetic vibe around the place.

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What a year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, as we stop and thank God for the best Christmas gift ever, Jesus Christ his son, our saviour.

Head of Junior School

This week the Life Education program has been a part of each class’s PDH program. Topics such as ‘My body matters’, ‘Growing good friends’, ‘Be Cyberwise’ and ‘Relate, connect, respect’ have allowed students and staff to engage in some important topics around child growth and development.

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Next week our Year 5 students will have the opportunity to write a nomination for the Junior School leadership team in 2021. I am always impressed by the calibre of submission and the willingness of our students to have a go, stand for something they believe in and serve their school.

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One opportunity that is given in Term 4 is the invitation for parents to share input for the class decisions we make as staff for the new academic year. There will be a letter emailed home next week.

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I look forward to seeing students return on Monday 12 October in summer uniform, ready to grow their knowledge, skills and attitudes to learning and life. I trust the two week break is a valuable time for you and your family.

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In 2021 we are expanding our Stage 3 classes to include a fourth class. Currently we have three classes and there is significant interest in the College.

Head of Junior School

Diversity through individualisation of the curriculum, curiosity through high quality teaching, and creativity as the key to meaningful learning - Sir Ken Robinson. May his legacy not be forgotten.

Head of Junior School

The College has its own platform for brevity and writing, and that’s the Thrifty Fifty competition. The topic was ‘2020; Stories of Extraordinary Times’ and the entries were rich and varied.

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Busy work will be a thing of the past. Let’s see what grows in our students’ learning this term…with a good shower or two of rain.

Head of Junior School

I trust these holidays are a positive time to connect with family and friends – and perhaps get away for a winter campout around a roaring fire!

Head of Junior School

There’s something about ‘hi vis’ clothing that changes the moment. For the last two weeks all the Junior School staff have been wearing a bright fluoro orange vest while leading lines of children to the car park.