From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

Seeing Things Differently

In a Year 1 learning space this week I was fortunate to see a circle time in action. Circle times provide an opportunity to teach, discuss and express emotions regarding events or incidents that occur. This particular circle used a famous fable to...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the new term. I hope all families spent a relaxing and enjoyable time together over the holidays. As we begin a new term, we thank our Year 5 leaders from Term 2 and congratulate and welcome the new leaders for Term 3. The Term 3 leaders...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

Emotional Resilience

“Things are neither good nor bad but thinking makes them so.” – William Shakespeare This famous quote by Shakespeare captures the essence of how events or happenings can at times, be overpowered by our view of events. Obviously, the actions of...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

Resilience

During our virtual assemblies this term, Prep – Year 5 students have been revisiting the components of our You Can Do It Program. Over the last two weeks, we have been examining resilience. Building resilience is essential to help us navigate our...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

Welcome Back Year 2-5!

It was uplifting to see so many happy students (and parents!) at the car park on Monday morning as we welcomed back students across Years 2-5. The College was once again filled with the noise and energy of children playing and learning together! The...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

Drop Off and Pick Up

We thank you for the way in which you have supported the change in process to student drop off and pick up. Your support when accessing the car parks and coordinating your pickup times has enabled our P-2 car park to function as smoothly as possible...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

P-5 Uniform Expectations

A reminder that all students need to be adhering of the College’s uniform policy. Formal jumpers are to be worn with the formal uniform only and accompanied by leather shoes. Correct socks must also be worn. The sports uniform can be accompanied by...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

Items From Home

With the current restrictions in place, I would like to remind parents and students that items from home (other than laptops, devices and learning materials) are not permitted to be brought into school. This includes sport equipment, beyblades,...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

Welcome Back Prep and Year 1!

On Monday morning, there was a buzz about the College as our enthusiastic Prep and Year 1 students returned. Teachers and staff were so excited to see them and students were also eagar to connect with their peers and resume classroom learning. We...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

You Can Do It

This term in assemblies, we will be examining the elements that contribute to our You Can Do It Program (YCDI) that is part of our curriculum at the College. The YCDI Program has been developed to build social and emotional capacity in students...
From the Head of Staff and Students P-5