Last Thursday 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. On Friday, we were able to hear from college Vice Captain Eden Mordike. Eden spoke powerfully about the role of women in our lives and respectful relationships. His speech is well worth a read and should be available in the Captain’s Corner of Vortex this week.
Also on Friday we held our first Buddy session for the Year with the whole of Year 12 teaming up with different year groups in Junior School. The focus of the session was on friendship and there was a definite buzz in Junior School for the hour or so the program ran. The Junior boys can look forward to more session with their buddy throughout 2021.
MacqLit (literacy) and Quicksmart (numeracy) classes have begun and students selected are now well into these programs. Students are selected based on our own internal testing and teacher input. If you have any questions regarding these programs please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Tessa Zarb or Mrs Lisa Millar on 6239 0626.
2022 Enrolment Period
This year we will have three events over the enrolment period. If you know of any interested prospective families, please forward them this information. All of these events can be booked on the college website.
Tuesday 30 March. 2022 Parent Information Evening for Prospective Families. 6pm – 7pm.
Tuesday 27 April. Experience Eddies Day for students currently in Years 3-6. 8.45am – 2.00pm.
Saturday 1 May. St Edmund’s Open Day. 11am – 2.00pm.
Swimming Age Champions
The following boys received a pennant at the whole school assembly on Friday. Congratulations boys.
9 Years – Riley Fakhouri
10 Years – Charlie Jamieson
11 Years – Darcy Borghouts
12 Years – Darcy Davis
Swimming Team selected for South Weston
Please note the following boys have been selected for the college team to compete at the South Weston Swimming Carnival: Jack Jamieson, Charles Nadin, Darcy Davis, Archie Manwaring, Darcy Borghouts, Koby Carmody, Phillip MacNamara, Charles Burke, Mitchell McCracken, Charlie Jamieson, Spencer Davis. Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, only students aged 10 Years and over are being allowed to compete at this level in 2021. Mr Fox will provide further details to these boys but we wish them all the best at the carnival on Thursday 25 March.
Junior School Athletics Carnival – Wednesday 24 March @ Owens Oval, St Edmund’s College
Please find the schedule of events for the Athletics Carnival below. Students selected in field events will be notified at school.
JUNIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS & SPORTS DAY PROGRAM
Wednesday 24 March 2021
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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.
Recess 10.45am.
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
| All Students Move to House Areas | ||
| Time | Event | Age Group |
| 11.25am to
12.45pm | 800m
200m
70m
Events not completed proceed after lunch | In age order 9 to 12 years
10 to 12 years
9 years only |
| LUNCH 12.45PM TO 1.35PM | ||
| 1.40pm to 3.10pm
| 100m Relays Super 8 (Fastest 8 100m runners) | In age order 9 to 12 years
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Athletics Carnival Meal Deal (not compulsory)
Please note that we are offering a meal deal from the Canteen to help raise awareness and money for Caritas on our Athletics Carnival day. Meal deals are $10 and an order form has been sent home. There will be three options (1) a hotdog, juice and chips, (2) cruiser pie, juice and chips, (3) 6 nuggets, juice and chips (gluten free option). We are asking for a cash payment for this as setting up an online option has not proven time efficient.
Team Heat Holiday Program
Team H.E.A.T holiday program will once again be happening in the upcoming school holidays. The program will run from Tuesday April 6 to Friday April 9 and will be based in the Junior School at St Edmund’s College. Enrolments are open to boys and girls aged between 6-12. For more information, please contact Mr O’Rourke via email team_heat@outlook.com
David Kelly
Assistant Principal – Junior School