Resource Centre
Giving Tree
Spray Farm
Yabba Awards
Forthcoming dates

26 November 1999 No. 36

From the Head of Junior School

Congratulations are extended to Ms Pride, Mr Irvine, Mr Walker and the boys of Year Six who presented a wonderful "Expo" of various countries as a part of their unit on Multiculturalism on Monday. Although the weather had other ideas, the courtyard, corridors and the Assembly Hall became alive with the sights, sounds and foods from over forty different countries. In every case, the displays were informative and clearly demonstrated thorough preparation and research skills.

Thanks are extended to the many parents, families and friends who assisted the boys with their presentations.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Music Department continued its performance theme through individual recitals. On Tuesday afternoon, boys from Prep to Two presented individual items in the Assembly Hall and the Lower Shergold. In the evening, boys from Years Three to Six presented an evening of strings, which was then followed on Wednesday evening by performances from all other instrument lists.

These recitals form an important part of the musical development of the boys and I thank the staff who devoted extra time in the organisation and attendance at these functions.

Tonight, Year Two will enjoy their first experience of our Outdoor Education Programme, spending a night with their teachers at school. Best wishes are extended to all and I look forward to hearing reports about the evening's activities on Monday.

Speech Night for boys in Years Three to Six has come around very quickly and is to be held next Thursday evening in the Memorial Hall. Boys require full school uniform (winter) and should meet their teachers outside the Junior School Tuckshop at 7.15pm. Boys will be dismissed from the rear of the Memorial Hall after proceedings have concluded.

This is an important night in the life of our Junior School and is considered a compulsory function for all boys in Years Three to Six.

My theme for this week has been based around giving thanks for the Bible. In Assembly, the boys in Years Three to Six heard how at the beginning of the sixteenth century in England, William Tyndale discovered a way of having the Bible printed mechanically, rather than the hand inscribed versions which were only attainable by those who were extremely wealthy. We heard how Tyndale had to escape England for Antwerp in order to continue to print Bibles. He then had them smuggled back into England.

This story reminds boys that they should never give up on something in which they believe is important and, through Tyndale's example, we can all freely enjoy the word of God, whenever we wish.

Saint Paul advised his young friend Timothy of the following words:

"Concentrate on winning God's approval on being a workman with nothing to be
ashamed of, and who knows how to use the word of truth to the best advantage."
(II Timothy 2:15)

My thought for the week:

Nothing happens by itself.
Success will come your way, once you understand that you have to
make it come your way, by your own efforts.

Guy B Mason

From The Resource Centre

Book Returns:

All books must be returned to the Resource Centre by Friday, 3 December. There is no holiday borrowing.

Please look on desks, under beds, in cupboards, on bookshelves, etc to ensure that there are no school library books lurking around!

If you wish to enjoy some leisure-time reading during the holidays, visit your local library. Most have a summer reading programme, especially for children.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Giving Tree

Just a reminder that the Giving Tree is all set up in the Assembly Hall. This activity runs for the coming week - Monday 29 November to Friday 3 December. The boys are encouraged to bring non-perishable food and /or (unwrapped) presents for children less privileged than themselves. All the presents and food will be donated to Anglicare at a special Assembly on Friday, 3 December.

Thank you for your support.

Liz Wyatt
RIL Coordinator

Something To Look For

On Sunday, 27 February 2000 the Band of the Scots Guards and the Pipes and Drums from the Scots Battalion will be performing as part of the Spray Farm Summer Festival.

Twenty per cent of the proceeds of all ticket sales to members of the Scotch Family will be donated to the Foundation in support of the James Forbes Academy project.

Look for the booking form in the December edition of Great Scot or contact Peter Crook or Margaret Long on 9810 4300.

Yabba Awards Ceremony

On Wednesday 17 November four Year six boys (Jonathon Docker, James Adams, Michael Sutherland and Chris Taylor), left with Mrs Hindson for the YABBA Awards ceremony to be held at St Fidelis School.

When we arrived we were entertained by the St Fidelis choir, the Year six recorder ensemble and a magician. Then came the time for the awards.

In the picture book section, Terry Denton won with "Gasp". In the books for younger readers, Andy Griffiths won with "Just Annoying". In the books for older readers, Morris Gleitzman won with "Bumface". We were able to buy books and get them signed by the above authors.

We had a great time and I would like to thank Mrs Hindson for taking us.

By Jonathon Docker 6W

Forthcoming Dates:

Please Note

Tuck Shop Will Be Closed Next Friday, 3 December

Due To Boys' Xmas Parties.