Yesterday we were blessed to have a visit from Olympian Jamie Pittman. Jamie competed at the 2004 Athens Olympic games as the captain of the boxing team. Our students’ questions were thoughtful and I am sure they have a renewed understanding of the relationship between work ethic and success. We thank Jamie for coming to speak to our Junior School students.
ACT Sports Representatives – We would like to acknowledge the following students who have been selected in various representative teams recently. Congratulations to:
ACT Rugby League U12’s – Brayden Kent, Thomas Keillor, Campbell Lloyd, Sonny Lauvao
Brumbies Rugby Union U12s – Brayden Kent, Ezra Taiatini, Rohan Webster, Jack Maguire, Darius Cordina, Cooper Stevenson, Henry Farfan, Kobe Pearce, Jack Jamieson, Thomas Keillor, Sonny Lauvao, Campbell Lloyd
South Coast & Monaro Rugby Union U12s – Harry Locker-Lloyd, Fatai Fenukitau, Darcy Davis
If your son has made an ACT Representative side and you would like us to acknowledge his achievements, please let us know by emailing dkelly@stedmunds.act.edu.au
Year 5 Camp – Monday 9 August – Wednesday 11 August. Please note that this camp has been cancelled and we will now run a modified program here at school during school hours. More information about this program will be sent to families once a program is finalised.
Year 6 Transition to Year 7 – A big thankyou to all the students who have been involved in our Year 6 Runner’s program. Hopefully this has given our Year 6 students an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the full College layout ahead of further transition events to come this semester. Please see below for some key dates as part of our transition program.
Monday 18 October – Year 7 2022 Orientation Day
Tuesday 2 November – Year 7 2022 Information Night
Thursday 4 November – Year 6 Retreat
Homework Club – Mrs Ellem will be running homework club from Weeks 2-9 this term on Tuesdays/Wednesdays. Please email her hellem@stedmunds.act.edu.au with a day’s notice should you wish to book your son/s in.
Junior School Assembly on Thursday 5 August at 2.15pm in the Hall – Please feel welcome to attend this Junior School event. The focus of this assembly will be acknowledging excellent work in class and our ACT sports representatives.
Moderation Day 2, Thursday 12 August – Please note that as per the school calendar this is a pupil-free day. Teachers will be involved in professional learning on this day.
BOOKWEEK (Week 7)
On Thursday 26 August all students in the Junior School will have the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book character. They will then participate in a parade to celebrate books and reading. This is a fun event which everyone is encouraged to be involved in so start preparing your costume soon. The theme is ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds’.
South Weston Athletics – Wednesday 18 August. Selected students will be notified by Mr Fox this week.
David Kelly
Assistant Principal – Junior School