Issue 11 / 06 September 2013
From the Head of Junior School Happy Father’s day to all of the fathers last Sunday. I hope you were able to enjoy a well-deserved breakfast in bed and that the toast was not burnt and the coffee was not too cold. Fathers play an important role in the lives of their children. I love seeing the interaction between loving, caring fathers and their children. Thank you to the Parents and Friends who ran the “Father’s Day Stall”. It was great to see so many of you at the Student Led Conferences recently. It gives the children an opportunity to show their parents what they have been learning at school. Last Tuesday at assembly the Arts department showcased some of the talent that we have in the Junior School. The students played instruments in bands and solos and sang their hearts out to entertain all of the students in the Junior School. Congratulations to Jack Dent who starred in a short 8 minute “Hollywood Film Academy” production recently. He also competed in the Somerset Festival for Young People winning first place in solo monologue, second place in solo humorous poetry and second place in dialogue. He is certainly building a very impressive resume and we are very proud of his results. Thank you to the Traffic Service Attendants (TSA) who do a fantastic job everyday of getting our children to their cars safely. Please remember to be courteous to these unpaid volunteers who serve our College. Please also refrain from using your mobile phones while driving in the car park. We need you to look out for the children, because they are not always looking out for you. Darrin Schumacher Deputy Principal/Head of Junior School
From the Deputy Head of Junior School (P - 3) Thursday 28th August was the day our Junior School students excitedly and happily shared some of the highlights of their 2013 learning journey with their parents at our Student Led Conferences. Each classroom was the centre of lively conversations as students reflected on the work they have done. It was rewarding to hear the strong affirmations of parents about the amazing work their children have been engaged in and the efforts they have contributed over the months. Thank you to all the parents, and even some grandparents, who took time out to attend their child’s scheduled conferences. Parents also had the opportunity to see the range of learning opportunities provided for students from Prep to Year 6 in Music, Japanese and Personal, Social and Physical Education as these areas also impact on student learning and are important parts of our broad and inclusive curriculum. Sincere thanks, too, to our wonderful teachers who supported their students in all the preparations for a successful day. Students were confidently able to communicate what they know, understand and can do across the curriculum. Student Led Conferences are an essential part of our commitment to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Please flick to the next page to see the photos. Joy Schloss Deputy Head of Junior School (P-3) You will enjoy the fruit of your labour. How joyful and prosperous you will be. (Psalm 128: 2)