Junior School Report

As we come to the end of another vibrant and productive year, it’s a wonderful opportunity to look back on the many highlights that have shaped our school community with still more happening in Term 4. From celebrating our students’ achievements at the Children’s University Graduation to the fun and adventure of the Year 3–6 Camp and the joy of our Christmas Concert, our Term 4 calendar has been full of rich learning and memorable experiences. We’ve also seen growing student leadership, welcomed new members to our community, and continued to strengthen our wellbeing and school culture. As we prepare for the year ahead, we do so with excitement for the opportunities to come and great pride in the ongoing achievements of our students and staff.

Children’s University Graduation

On November 26th, a group of our students and staff travelled to Swinburne University in Hawthorn to celebrate the fifth Children’s University graduation for our cohort. It was a fantastic event that showcased the wide range of extracurricular activities our students engage in beyond the classroom—activities that strengthen their academic, social, emotional, and interpersonal skills and support them in becoming their best selves.

We proudly celebrated the achievements of our newest program participants and were thrilled to see one of our Secondary student, Connie H recognised with a Diploma level award after her hard work throughout the years from when she began her participation in the Junior School!

The ceremony was also a valuable opportunity to connect with other schools involved in the program, share ideas, and learn from one another’s experiences. It is wonderful to see that the program continues to grow for students all across Victoria to have this

Year 3-6 Camp

Our Year 3–6 students recently headed off together for an unforgettable adventure at Mill Valley Ranch. Alongside favourite activities such as archery, the low- ropes courses, and canoeing, students also enjoyed team challenges, outdoor games, and exploring the beautiful setting. Styled in 1880’s fashion, cabins had frontage such as haberdashery and General stores with authentic memorabilia throughout. The circle of Wagons sat in the central meeting place and students had the opportunity to see the Blacksmith in action and pump the bellows.

While the activities were a highlight, the true value of the camp was in the connections made—students formed new friendships, strengthened existing ones, and supported each other as they tried new and sometimes challenging experiences. Their maturity, teamwork, and resilience were outstanding and a credit to them all.

Christmas Concert

Another year, another Christmas Concert to kick off the countdown to Christmas! We couldn’t have done it without our dedicated staff, who helped organize the event — from cooking sausages to assisting students on and off stage and rehearsing until the songs were near perfect. We also extend our thanks to the senior students who helped with sound, lighting, and staging, with special recognition to Ms. Crawford. Her hard work throughout the term in music brought everything together for this event. While we understand that singing, dancing, and being on stage aren’t for everyone, we greatly appreciated the effort students made in embracing the Christmas spirit. We hope you enjoyed grooving along!

Student Leadership

Our Year 5 students have worked hard on their leadership applications, interviews, and final speeches, and we would like to congratulate all members of our Student Leadership Team for 2026. The strength and enthusiasm demonstrated throughout the process were truly impressive, and we are confident that our Student Leadership team will continue to thrive with this group. A big thank you to Mr. Stone for his dedication in organizing interviews, speeches, and voting. His hard work in building the profile of Student Voice in the Junior School has been invaluable, and we look forward to the great plans he has for the students involved in 2026!

As we close out this remarkable year, we would like to thank all our students, staff, and families for their ongoing support and dedication. The achievements we’ve celebrated together are a testament to the strength of our community. We look forward to continuing to grow, learn, and celebrate even more successes in the year ahead. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season, and we can’t wait to see you in 2026!

Sincerely,

Cassandra Wright

Assistant Principal