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From the Dorms

From the Dorms

Head of Junior School (Acting)

Welcome back I hope everyone enjoyed a restful, relaxing and enjoyable holiday break. We are well and truly back into the swing of things and learning is happening in many shapes and sizes both inside and out of all of our Junior School classrooms. I love to see all the wonderful learning activities that teachers have planned and it is equally enjoyable to watch students engaging with many different learning experiences and picking up new skills and abilities. As we are approaching the halfway point already I am sure that this will be an enjoyable term which will just fly by. Pre-Service Teachers In week 2, Year 2 students welcomed Miss Lauren Tierney to their classroom. Miss T (as she was affectionately known) enjoyed her time learning many skills associated with primary school teaching. Thankyou to Mrs Laura Heuir for opening her classroom to allow Miss T to undertake this important part of her learning with us. In addition to Miss T, we have also enjoyed the company of Mrs Amy Sweeney in Pre-Prep. Mrs Sweeney will spend 3 weeks, from weeks 2 to 5, refining her skills and being guided by Mrs Peagham. I know that the Pre-Prep students have enjoyed learning with Mrs Sweeney. I would like to thank both of these ladies for choosing All Souls St Gabriels School to assist them with their professional learning and wish them all the best in the completion of their studies.

Book Fair Next week we have our final book fair for the year setup in the Edna Eden Centre (German room). Students will have the opportunity to visit the fair with their teachers to construct a wish list. The fair will be open before and after school so please ensure that you and your children pay a visit. Lego Competition On Thursday of this week, 20 October, a team of our Year 6 students consisting of Lilyarna Blanchard, Max Scanlan, Matilda Twine and Ethan Brunello travelled to Townsville to compete in the annual Lego competition held at the Townsville Grammar School. While they didn’t win, these students represented our School with pride and a sense of fair and fierce competition which was duly noted by James Cook University judges. The students enjoyed the challenge of various tasks set for them throughout the day, along with the sausage sizzle lunch and the chance to mix with students from other schools. I would like to thank both Miss Clarke and Mrs Clark for transporting and supervising our students on the day. Well done to all involved!

Year 7 Orientation Our Year 6 students will be spending a couple of days in the Secondary School taking part in the Year 7 Orientation Program. This program allows students to become familiar with some of the routines of Secondary School while also meeting some of the key staff who will be assisting them in their transition to high school in 2023. The program also allows students to meet some of their future classmates.

‘Move Up’ Day As our Year 6 students experience some time in the secondary school the remainder of our Junior School students will also ‘move up’ to the next year level to experience a new classroom, teacher and to get a taste of the learning and experiences that are ahead of them in 2023. I am sure that this will be an exciting and enjoyable experience for staff and students; and I look forward to seeing the excitement that this will bring for everyone. Pre-Prep Orientation Day Tomorrow, Saturday, 22 October, Mrs Peagham, Mrs Limkin and I will have the opportunity to meet and welcome new and potential new students at our annual Pre-Prep orientation day. I am sure this will be a great morning which will be enjoyed by all. I very much look forward to meeting the newest and youngest members of our All Souls St Gabriels School community and their families. Thank-you to Mrs Peagham and Mrs Limkin for giving up part of your weekend to provide both students and parents the opportunity to become familiar with our Pre-Prep staff and facilities. Inter-House Swimming On Friday 4 November, our students will do battle in the pool at the annual Inter-House Swimming Carnival to be held at the town pool. Mrs Dickson has been working hard to ensure that everything is ready, and that the day runs smoothly. I cannot wait to see our students giving their all to score points for their house. May the best house win.

Karen Storey

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