Junior School Bulletin Issue 17 / 28 November 2014 and Southern Cross Universities, others have been given direct entry into TAFE courses and some have completed Certificate III courses whilst studying Year 12.
From the Head of Junior School Celebration and Commemorations The students in Year 3 have been working on a unit with a central idea “People recognise the important events through celebrations and commemorations�. It is a unit of work that looks at the historical and social importance of these events and how they can help to develop a nation’s culture. Last Wednesday, in the Multi Purpose Hall, the students were able to demonstrate some of their learning to their parents and other Junior School students through a celebration and commemorations performance. It was great to see so many of the younger students learn the importance of these events from the Year 3 children and their parents joining in on the fun. At the Junior School awards ceremony earlier in the week we were able to recognize those students who had achieved academic success, enjoyed some of the artistic abilities of our students who performed for us, acknowledged and thanked the students who have given significant service to the Junior School and celebrated with those students who have been outstanding citizens.
The students in Year 6 are celebrating the end of one significant phase in their lives when they move from Junior School into Middle School. To celebrate this milestone in their lives, the students enjoyed Year 6 Graduation at Colonial Golf Club. They all looked very grown up as they graduatied and then enjoyed a formal meal and the company of their friends. Last Friday we said farewell to the Year 12 students at their graduation assembly. As is tradition, the Junior school students formed a guard of honour as the Year 12 students exited the chapel for the last time. It was pleasing to see at this graduation assemby, a large number of students being granted scholarships or given direct entry into Griffith, Bond
Christmas Holidays The Christmas holidays allows students an opportunity to rest after a very busy and rewarding year. I have seen amazing growth in the students in their academic ability and maturity. I would encourage all students to find a balance in their holidays. Make sure that you make time to play, socialize with others, chill out and read. I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every member of our College community a very happy and blessed Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is my prayer that you celebrate with people you love. I look forward to finishing the year off strongly and seeing you all back in the New Year. Darrin Schumacher Head of Junior School