Welcome back to Term 2. It has been a positive and energetic start across the Junior School, with students settling quickly into routines and approaching their learning with enthusiasm.
We are delighted to introduce the newest member of our Junior School community, Midnight, our resident Boobook owl. To mark this exciting addition, classes participated in a naming competition, with Ms Hansford announcing the winning entry at morning muster. Congratulations to 1 Red and Mrs Lucas for their winning name. Midnight has already captured the curiosity and imagination of our students, with many eagerly borrowing both fiction and non-fiction books about owls. It has been wonderful to see this authentic, student-driven interest in learning emerge so naturally.
In classrooms, teachers continue to hold high expectations for student learning. We remind students that learning is not simply about practising skills or completing tasks with ease. True learning requires effort, persistence, and determination. At times, students will encounter challenges or concepts that do not come easily, and it is in these moments of struggle that the deepest learning occurs. Experiencing a sense of unease can be a powerful and necessary part of the learning process.
Our teachers are intentionally designing learning experiences that challenge and extend each student, encouraging them to persevere and build resilience. As a school, we are committed to guiding students through these challenges, equipping them with the skills and mindset needed to navigate adversity both in their schooling and beyond.
I look forward to connecting with many of you at upcoming community events, including the College musical and our Mothers’ Day breakfast.