It is hard to believe that we have reached the middle of term 1. As always, the children are engaged and active in many areas across the school. Classes from Upper 1st have begun preparations for the upcoming Public Speaking Competition. This provides our students with a wonderful opportunity not only to research and write about a topic, but also to step up and grow in confidence. It certainly takes a good measure of courage to speak in front of others. The finals will be held on the 31st of March at school. Our Lower 1st children will have the opportunity to watch the older children so that they will know what to expect next year when it is their turn.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
This week we have finally come to the end of what has been a most challenging project, to record our primary Shakespeare performances on Zoom. From what Ms Emanuel has told me, this is the first time that such a project has been undertaken. It could not have happened without the huge amount of work that the children and teachers have put in over the four months. It took a lot of perseverance and determination. Most of all it could not have happened without the support and patience of all the parents, especially with the last-minute change of arrangements with return to school dates. A huge thank you for the generosity of spirit that has made this possible.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
I would like to take the opportunity to comment on the on-going resilience of our students in the current situation. There have been many disappointments as Open Day, Infants Shakespeare live performances and the year 5 and 6 visit to Canberra have all had to be cancelled. The children have met these disappointments with good grace and worked to make the best of the circumstances. I would particularly like to acknowledge our 6th class students who are having a very different final year at John Colet compared to normal. They set a wonderful example to the rest of the School of good humour, acceptance and equanimity.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
