Issue 17 / 26 November 2012
From the Head of Junior School
a wide range of sporting endeavours. It is a testimony to the talent and commitment of our students to such a wide range of sporting endeavours being pursued, to see so many reaching elite levels of sporting performance. Congratulations to all involved.
The end of the year is a special time to reflect on all that has been achieved this year, and to acknowledge God’s incredible blessings to this community. As we farewelled our Graduating Year 12 class at the Year 12 Valedictory Dinner and Closing Chapel recently, I reflected on these young people, many of whom started life in Prep back in 2000, and looked with pride and delight at where they are today. For a number of them, the journey has not always been an easy one, but they have persevered, and through the support of their parents, teachers and peers, are now making their way Other aspects of student excellence will be acknowledged into the real world beyond school. at the Years 3-6 Awards Assembly being held next tomorrow (Tuesday 27th November) at 8.45 am in the Hall, Through the good times and through the not so great, one and all parents are welcome to come along and join this thing has remained constant, and that is their support for celebration of excellence. Academic, Citizenship and Serveach other. As we begin to farewell 2012, I acknowledge ice Awards will feature on the program, along with some the support that has made this year another very successful special musical items from Junior School students. one for the students at St Andrews. End-of-year functions Despite the busyness of the final few weeks of school, it is appropriate and important that time is taken to reflect on the year that was and to acknowledge the commitment of those involved. The next two weeks will be a special time of reflection as we celebrate : • our Year 6 students as they make their way into the Middle School, at the Year 6 Graduation Dinner this Thursday evening (29th); • all things musical with the ‘Night of Music’ (Sing, Clap, Play) in the Theatre on Monday 3rd December at 6.30 pm. Students involved in the Performing Arts Program Farewell Mrs Samuelson will be treating us to a special evening of music extraorWe bid a fond farewell to Mrs Tara Samuleson at the end dinaire; of the year, and thank her for the very significant contribu• the birth of Christ at the Prep to Year 11 Christmas tion that she has made to our community during her four Service at 8.45 am in the Hall next Tuesday (4th). All years as a Prep teacher. Tara has been a shining example parents and friends are warmly welcome to join us for of commitment and enthusiasm, and we will miss the smile this special occasion. that lights up our day, and the warmth of the relationships • relationships in our class and year level with the trathat she establishes with the children in her care and with ditional Class Party Day on Thursday 6th December. the wider community. We wish Tara, Corey, Ayva, Saige and Detailed information regarding the arrangements will Sunny, God’s continued blessings as they start a new life in be sent home by each year level shortly, but all stunorthern NSW. dents are to wear their house coloured sports uniform on the day. Further Recognition of Excellence • bringing the year to a close with the final Chapel The recent Sports Awards night was a tribute to the excepService for the Junior School on Friday 7th December tional standards that are being reached by our students in at 9.30 am. This will be led by our Year 6 students and parents are very welcome to join us for this special fare-