Junior School News: Week 7, Term 1, 2018

Last Friday we enjoyed the first formal Junior School academic assembly for the year. Congratulations to all of the students who received certificates and to those that assisted with leadership, speaking and presenting roles. I spoke with the students about the importance of reading and how the launch of our book fair should assist boys looking to spark their interest in reading once again. The library looks fantastic and Mr O’Rourke has done a terrific job in helping bring the books to life. I also spoke about a new literacy intervention program that the school is looking to implement called MacqLit. MacqLit is a reading program underpinned by 10 years of research. We will use data and teacher input to select students who we think will benefit most from being involved in the program. Parents who have sons selected to be involved will be invited to an information session to be held later this term. Both our Numeracy (Quicksmart) and our Literacy (MacqLit) programs will begin in Term 2.

Laurie Daley Shield (League) and Matt Giteau Cup (Union) Champions

St Edmund’s sent teams to these two events over the last fortnight. Congratulations to all boys who competed. Mr Fox and Mr Balmaks were super proud of their effort and sportsmanship. Our Year 4 team performed well to reach the ACT final of the Laurie Daley Shield and the semi-final of the Matt Giteau Cup. Well done to our Year 5/6 teams who were crowned ACT Champions for the Laurie Daley Shield and the Matt Giteau Cup. Captains Jonah Anderson and Billy Lachlan presented the respective trophies to Mr Zavone at our College assembly on Wednesday this week.

Swimming Age Champions

Congratulations to the following boys on their achievements at the Junior School Swimming Carnival:

9 Years – Thomas Keillor (age champion), Blake Augur (2nd), Rohan Webster (3rd)
10 years – Bailey Sullivan (age champion), Chase Tiffen (2nd), Jesse Borghouts (3rd)
11 years – Ethan Guthrie (age champion), Blake Biddell (2nd), Tom Love (3rd)
12 years – Ben Martens (age champion), Henry Meggitt (2nd), Nicholas Paras (3rd)

Mr Fox will distribute permission notes for the students who have qualified for the South Weston carnival shortly. This carnival will be held on Thursday 5 April.

Junior School Athletics Carnival – Friday 23 March on Owens Oval

Please find the schedule of events for Friday below. Students selected in field events have been notified at school.

Junior School Athletics & Sports Day Program

Friday 23 March 2018

9.20am Event 1a – Field Events qualifiers only group Lonergan Oval (selection process for College team)

• Shot-put
• Discus
• Long jump

9.30am Event 1b – Multi Sports

All students Years 4 to 6 who did not qualify for field events will participate in a multisport activity program.

10.45am Recess

11.20am Track Program will commence, this will allow students an opportunity to be selected for the College team.  It also provides students of all abilities an opportunity to participate in running events and house team activities.

Owens Oval