Just some thoughts from some John Colet teachers…
“I love teaching because I have the ability to shape young minds. I love the enthusiasm that children bring to their learning.”
“Not one day is the same, every day is full of surprises, unknowns and inspirational learning moments. ( lightbulb moments.)”
“The innocent mind brings me back to reality at times, remembering their age and experiences and everything that is before them.”
“The students become a part of your life, as we take on the journey together.”
“It is the most rewarding job to be able to shape, educate and build up a rapport with these beautiful children.”
“Watching children light up when they connect with their learning is one of the best parts of teaching. When a child has that moment it’s as though a new door opens and their understanding of the world expands a little more. I find this one of the most satisfying
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Attention! Kindy places for 2021 intake filling fast!
Places in our two Lower First (Kindergarten) classes in 2021 are filling fast. If you are considering John Colet School for your child in this intake year, please get in touch without delay to secure your child’s enrolment. Headmaster Julian Wilcock will shortly begin interviews with parents for this year group.
Our next Information Event is on Thursday 28th March at 7pm. This is a great opportunity to come along and hear a short presentation on the School, ask questions and meet Mr Wilcock, teachers and student representatives.
Where places are available in older year groups, John Colet is happy to accept mid-year enrolments now.
Call our Registrar Belinda James on 9451 8395 to discuss your child’s education.
Pictured below: Lower First students playing with their 6th class buddies as they do each Friday afternoon as part of an established Peer Support program within the School.
Shakespeare lessons begin for 2019 season
Our Shakespeare Festival director/drama teacher Zoe Emanuel is beginning the term with warm ups for articulation, characterisation and physicalisation, so that children are ready to go for their Shakespeare rehearsals. Here she is working with Upper 1st B. Performances will be at the end of June. Upper 1st are doing A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2B are doing Macbeth and 2C are doing The Taming of the Shrew.
Healthy Harold was here!
As part of our PDHPE curriculum, the Life Education Van visited school once again this year. Topics were carefully chosen by teachers and reflected the age and maturity of the children. Themes included everything from friendships to cyber safety. Our educators Louise and Gail presented the sessions in a lively, hands on way and of course there was Healthy Harold to help share the message! More information on this fabulous resource can be found here: https://www.lifeeducation.org.au/parents/
Allison TomickiTeacher
6th class science inquiry
How do sudden geological changes and extreme weather events affect the Earth’s surface? Year 6 have been considering this inquiry question in Science – and have also been considering who in society is affected by drought and how.
Cheese and Zucchini Muffins – our Chef's recipe!
Cheese and zucchini muffins
Makes 10
Ingredients
225g self-rising flour100g grated zucchiniPinch of saltPinch pepper175ml milk1 egg beaten2 small or 1 large grated carrots100g crumbled feta55ml olive oil
Method
Pre heat oven to 200 CGrease 10 muffin mouldsMix flour, carrot, zucchini, salt and pepper in a bowlIn a separate bowl mix the milk, oil and egg togetherAdd the wet mixture to the dry mixture slowly stirring in-betweenFill the mixture 2/3rds of the way up the mouldTurn the oven temperature down to 180 C and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Serving suggestionsServe with sour cream and guacamole
Glen GallowayChef
Term 1 Calendar of Events
Final few places available for Lower First (Kindy) 2019
We still have a final few places available for girls and boys in our Lower First (kindergarten) classes in 2019.
If you are still considering schools for your little one in 2019, please contact our Registrar Belinda James. We are enrolling now for Kindergarten 2021.
Our next Information Tour is on Thursday 28th February at 9.30am.
Our next Information Evening is on Thursday 28th March at 7pm. Private tours can also be arranged.
Year 2 students learning to make their points
Second classes have been practising writing expositions. Here are some examples from 2M…
Should children wear uniforms to school?
I believe that we should wear uniforms to school. Firstly, without uniforms you wouldn’t be safe! For example, if you went to an excursion and you weren’t wearing a uniform, your teacher perhaps couldn’t find you.
Secondly, we must certainly try to wear a uniform to make sure we feel equal because if people can’t afford your clothes then they will feel sad.
Thirdly, I recommend that we should wear uniforms to school because it represents the school well and will show respect for our school. If we all look nice people will think our school is nice.
I believe that we should wear uniforms to school because without uniforms people won’t be safe, some people won’t be equal and it represents the school well.
By Morgane D, 2M
Should children do homework?
It is my opinion that children
Are dogs better than cats?
Upper First B have been doing a lot of thinking this year, and they have been practising putting their points of view on paper, and sharing their ideas with their classmates. Here are some thoughts on the topic Are Dogs better than Cats?
My first reason is you can play with dogs and you can take them for a walk. – Keahi
Another reason is that dogs are adorable, huggable, cuddly and they sit on your lap. – Ili
My first reason is that cat’s can only love one person but a dog can love a whole family. – Jude
That is why I think cats are better than dogs because they are far easier to carry and they scare mice. – Jasmine
My second reason is that I don’t have to wash my cat. – Diego
My first reason is dogs can be guards at home by barking. – Thomas
My first reason is that dogs