12 March 1999 No. 7
From the Head of Junior School
This week saw the conclusion to our Parent Social evenings, with many Year Five and Year Six parents enjoying a relaxing evening together.
These functions have been made possible through the hard work and dedication of our class representatives, to all of whom, I extend a hearty 'thank you and well done' on behalf of the Junior School Community.
I mentioned last week that all boys will have the opportunity of participating in the 'Milk for Schools' programme from the beginning of Term Two. Applications are included with this Newsletter and are due back by Friday 19 March in order to enrol for next term.
This is a worthwhile programme and I encourage all families to consider the information provided with the enrolment form.
Special congratulations to Andrew Earle, Peter Earle, Alistair England and Nicholas Turner who have earned a place in the State Swimming Championships. Details of their success can be found elsewhere in this Newsletter. This is a wonderful achievement!!!!
Year Five will attend their annual camp next week and we wish them well for an exciting four days away.
My focus for this week has been 'Determination'. I discussed with the boys that being determined involves focusing energy and efforts on a particular task and sticking with it until it is finished. We concluded by hearing words from the book of Hebrews, which read... 'let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end.'
(Chapter 12 V1-2).
My thought for the week...
'The greater the obstacle,
the more glory and satisfaction
in conquering it.'
Guy B Mason
Forthcoming Events
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Tuesday 16 March
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Year 5 Four Day Camp to Kangaroobie
Year 6 Excursion to National Gallery
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Sunday 21 March
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SCJSPA Mixed Tennis Day
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Wednesday 24 March
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House Swimming
Year 5 1.00 - 2.15pm
Year 6 2.15 - 3.30 pm
Year 3 10.30 - 11.30am
Year 4 11.30am - 12.45pm
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Tuesday 30 March
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Year 4 - 6 Chapel Service 8.30 am
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News from the Physical Education Department
Congratulations to the following boys who were selected to represent our school in the APS Junior Schools' Swimming finals on Wednesday 10 March at Haileybury College.
The Competition was very strong, with each school only able to send one representative per event.
Results were as follows:-
Boys 10 years 4 x 50 Freestyle relay - 1st
Andrew Earle
Peter Earle
Alistair England
Nicholas Turner
(These boys go to the State Championships)
Other results are listed below:-
11 years 4 x 50 Freestyle relay - 5th
Thomas Sutton
Christopher Acton
William Marshall
Alexander Booth
12/13 years 4 x 50 Freestyle relay - 4th
Peter Rattray
Geno Hubay
Matthew Wallace-Smith
Austin Laing-Herbert
50m Freestyle Finals
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10 years
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7th
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Andrew Earle
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11 years
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7th
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Thomas Sutton
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12/13 years
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7th
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Peter Rattray
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50m Backstroke Finals
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10 years
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6th
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Andrew Earle
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11 years
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7th
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Oliver Baxter
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12/13 years
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7th
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Geno Hubay
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50m Breastroke Finals
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10 years
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5th
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Peter Earle
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11 years
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8th
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William Marshall
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12/13 yrs -
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7th
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Andrew McCahey
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50m Butterfly Finals
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10 years
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7th
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Alistair England
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11 years
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8th
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Oliver Baxter
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12/13 years
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7th
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Matthew Chapman-Smith
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4 x 50m Medley Relay Final -
Mark Rattray
Geno Hubay
Andrew McCahey
Matthew Wallace-Smith - 7th Place.
Just a reminder to have your mouthguard forms back to Mr Hawkins ASAP.
Social Service
The first Social Service Activity for the year is coming up. On the last day of term, 31 March ,we will be having our Easter Hat Parade. Boys will decorate their hats at school as part of the Cross Age Program.
The whole school will participate in a Walkathon and have a Sausage Sizzle for lunch.
Money made from this activity will be donated to the Children's Hospital Easter Appeal.
As the time draws closer, I will inform you of details of the day.
Emily Taylor
Social Service Co-Ordinator
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