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Junior School Mr Anthony Roohan Director of Junior School
COVID-19 restrictions and wet weather have continued to dampen our Winter sport season and many of our play time breaks but we’re hopeful there will be some light at the end of the tunnel soon. Despite missing a few weekends of sport, I’m sure many students are looking forward to getting back on the field/court this weekend. Our classrooms are buzzing with learning, with classes commencing new literature units for the term including Fantastic Mr Fox in Stage 2 and Fairytales in Kindergarten. All classes are exploring imaginative writing this term and have just completed a Brightpath narrative assessment which enables teachers to plan writing activities to meet the needs of the students and review student growth in learning.
information, understanding, skills and strategies students require making safe decisions about their own health and well-being. We’re hoping to welcome the Life Education Van to our campus in Week 5 and 6 but will continue to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Seussical The Musical At the end of last term, we announced that our Junior School Musical for 2021 will be Seussical the Musical. Whilst we did hope to have commenced auditions for lead roles by this stage, we have decided to delay auditions until we have a clearer picture of what the rest of the year is going to look like in relation to COVID-19. continued page 4
Mrs Mackey will commence maternity leave at the end of Week 5. In her absence we will welcome Miss Paloma Bellingham to Year 2 Determination for the remainder of the year. We wish Mrs Mackey and her husband well as they prepare for the arrival of their firstborn. Green and Gold Day this Friday! The Junior School is inviting all students to join other schools and businesses across Australia in turning Australia Green and Gold on Friday 30 July, in support of the Australian Olympic Team. There is no fundraising involved, however children can wear a splash of green and gold with their sport uniform or casual green and gold clothes in support of our Aussie Olympians. This day is about painting the country in our national colours and being proud of Australia’s sporting achievements. Life Education Healthy Harold and the Life Education team have been helping empower children to make safer and healthier choices since 1979. Life Education provides age appropriate programs that aim to provide the
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