Scotch College Melbourne Junior School Newsletter

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Year Seven Class Representatives
2001Second Hand Book Exchange
Slapped Cheek

Forthcoming Events

10 November 2000 No. 33

G B Mason

From the Head of Junior School

I trust everyone enjoyed the extended long weekend and that all are refreshed for the lead up to the end of another busy year.

Prep to Year Three boys have commenced their preparations and rehearsals for the annual Christmas Service. These boys lead the school in a service of celebration, worship and prayer.

Boys from Year Four to Six are in their final rehearsals for their annual concert next Tuesday, to be held, for the first time, at the Camberwell Civic Centre. This will enable the boys to perform in an appropriate venue, whilst providing better viewing and listening facilities for parents. Whilst tickets have been on sale for some time, some are still available and can be purchased through the Junior School Office or at the door on Tuesday. Any queries should be directed to the Office and I remind parents that this is a compulsory activity for boys in Years Four to Six.

With these creative programs in full rehearsal, I am pleased to advise that the Principal and School Council have approved the appointment of a half time Drama teacher for the Junior School from the beginning of next year. This means that a full drama program will operate from Prep to Year Six. Focussing on drama skills, communication, social skills and development of self-esteem, I look forward to the impact this program will have across all curriculum areas. Mr James Robertson, who is an energetic and enthusiastic young teacher will join the staff in this role next year and I will welcome him more formally on his arrival.

As this has been a short week, we have had no theme running across the school, however, I did come across this poem which highlights the little things we do as parents, which we often may not think too much about, but can actually have an impact on the lives of our children.

I share it with you as my thought for the week...

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat,
and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favourite cake for me, and I knew that little things are special things.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer,
and I believed there is a God I could always talk to.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me goodnight, and I felt loved.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared,
and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked and wanted to say
thanks for all the things I saw, when you thought I wasn't looking.

Guy B Mason

Year Seven Class Representatives 2001

I would like to advise our Year Six parents that the Year Seven Class Reps for 2001 are Julie Ackroyd and Kim Cruickshank. Julie is a current Junior School parent who also has a son in Year Ten. Kim has been a Junior School parent in the past. Their son Charlie is coming into Year Seven next year. She also has two boys higher up in Senior School.

They are looking forward to helping you through entry to Senior School and to meeting up with your at functions early next year. If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact Julie.

Mrs Susan Hughes - President, JSPA

Second Hand Book Exchange

As a service, Scotch College offers boys - or their parents - an opportunity to purchase some textbooks required for the next year at a reduced price through Second Hand Book trading.

This is a non-profit exercise staffed by volunteer parents who happily give their time for a worthy enterprise.

The Second Hand Book sale is to be held on Monday 4 December - all day (7.30 am - 3.00 pm). We accept cash or cheque only on the day. If cash, small denominations please.

A notice regarding Second Hand Trading will accompany your son's booklist, please watch for it, and we hope to see you there.

Sue Swan - Co-organizer Second Hand Trading

Slapped Cheek

Please be advised that we have a few more cases of 'Slapped Cheek' (fifth disease) in the Junior School. Any queries should be referred to the Junior School Office.

Chris Robertson - Director of Junior Primary

Forthcoming Events

14 November

Junior School Concert - Camberwell Civic Centre - 7.45 pm

15 November

Year Three Excursion - German Concert - Camberwell Civic Centre

16 November

8.30 am - Years Three to Six Chapel Service

17 November

8.00 am Year Five Excursion - Sovereign Hill. To return around 7.30 pm

Sunday 3 December

Year Three BBQ at Scotch - details to follow

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