From the Deputy Headmaster/Head of Junior School

It has been a tremendously eventful end to Term 3 and I am extremely grateful to the Junior School staff who have facilitated another exceptional term of learning for our students.

Congratulations to our Heads of House and the students in Years 3 to 6 who participated in last week’s House Singing Competition. This year’s theme invited students to demonstrate Spirit of Country through their song selections. Alliston Jones House performed John Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads, Brookes House sang Keane’s Somewhere Only We Know and Clayton Dyer House delivered Goanna’s Australian Rock Classic, Solid Rock. The winning House, Stokes Ware House, brought the competition home for the second year running with Toto’s iconic Africa. This year the quality of performance was so high from all Houses, it was difficult for the judges to choose who would win the cup. The deliberations took so long that Mr Browning needed to step in to lead a parent, staff and son impromptu performance whilst the judges argued for their preferred performance. Well done to all our Heads of House who conducted 100 strong choirs so wonderfully.

On Tuesday, the Years 3 to 6 students enjoyed marching behind the Senior School Intercol Band, accompanied by an uplifting drum line. It was great to see students participating in a range of novelty and athletics events over the course of the Years 3 to 6 Sports Day, culminating in a series of House relays. I look forward to our Sports Captain announcing the results of the day in our Term 4 Week 1 Assembly. Thanks to all our Junior School Friends of Saints committee members and volunteers who provided the sausage sizzle for lunch.

The Annual Years 1 and 2 concert, held on Wednesday afternoon and evening, was an absolute privilege to watch. The Songs that Shaped Broadway themed show was outstanding. Congratulations to all staff involved in the production, and in particular to Ms Katie Carey for her carefully curated program and conducting over 120 boys to perform confidently, cohesively and with joy! The repertoire has inspired my list of holiday movies to watch with classics such as My Fair Lady, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Sound of Music!

Year 3 students have just spent their first two nights at Finniss, St Peter’s College’s outdoor education campus. Parents can be incredibly proud of their sons’ participation in this initial camping venture, which serves as an important stepping stone in developing skills that will eventually culminate in the 21-day journey to the Flinders Ranges in Year 10. It was great to join the boys for dinner on Thursday night to hear all about their adventures! Thank you to the staff who attended the camp, spending time away from their own families and homes, to enable this invaluable experience for our students.

Term 4 Uniform

Please remember boys are to wear Summer Uniform in Term 4. Do insist your son polishes his own shoes ready for the start of term. When visiting the hairdresser, make sure no extreme difference in length, fades or lightning bolts are shaved into boys’ hair.

Have a safe and rejuvenating holiday ahead of what promises to be another exceptional term of learning.

Jasmine Taylor
Deputy Headmaster – Head of Junior School

Calendar Dates – Term 4