The nominees for leadership positions were given the following stimulus for their speeches, which they wrote independently in class shortly before giving them in front of 4th, 5th and 6th classes and teachers.
Mr Leon MacLaren, the founder of this school, said the following
“…Service is the finest and noblest work that someone can undertake.” What is service? Give an example of inspiring service in another. Give an example of one way in which you have served the School.
Here are some short excerpts from the speeches. More will be added next week. Well done to all the nominees.
“…Service is an act of helping someone else, with kindness. As Head Girl, I would serve the School in as many ways as I could. I already serve the School by being in charge of the compost. Nearly every week I have taken one of the compost bins and emptied it. I have
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Enrolment update
2020 OpeningsWe have limited places in some class years next year, including Lower 1st (Kindergarten). Please call 9451 8395 to arrange a tour.
Lower 1st – 2021 We are nearing capacity for places in our 2021 Lower 1st intake. If you are considering John Colet School, please let us know now by filling out an application form. Call 9451 8395 for one to be emailed to you, to discuss your child’s education or to book a tour. Lower 1st – 2022 Applications are being accepted for our Lower 1st 2022 intake. The Headmaster will commence interviewing families early in 2020. Please fill in an application form or email bjames@johncolet.nsw.edu.au and I will happily forward one to you.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Mrs Belinda James Registrar
Term 4 Events Calendar
Our Year in Sport
The School again took part in the PISA sports competition (Peninsular Independent Sports Association). This long running competition between 8 schools always produces the best in our pupils; they consistently show good sportsmanship towards each other and to the other schools. CricketThe Senior Boys worked hard during the Cricket Season and kept on improving week by week, overall the boys can be happy with 3rd place on the table.SoftballThe Senior Girls were very competitive and had some excellent results, ending the season in 4th place.Tee BallThe Junior Boys had a fantastic season and can count themselves very unlucky to finish runners up missing out on the silverware by just 1 point.The Junior Girls had a very good run, were very determined and finished well-placed in 4th position.SoccerThe Senior Boys tried hard and worked well during the season, ending the term in 5th spot.The Senior Girls did even better finishing the
CBCA Lunch with the Stars!
Eight of our budding authors and avid readers from 6th class enjoyed a very special event this week.
On the ‘Hogwarts-esque’ site at ICMS, the Children’s Book Council of Australia hosted an amazing day for students from 20 different schools from around the Northern Beaches. The students were seated for lunch with Australian author Kate Forsyth and had the opportunity to meet and talk with 20 other authors and illustrators.
We were treated to a keynote address from author Tim Harris who spoke about his writing inspirations and participated in an illustration workshop lead by Matt Cosgrove.
The girls declared it was the best event they had been to all year!!
Mrs Slaven
Fabulous book week effort by staff!
Our Shakespeare Festival Playbill for Primary students
We are proud to announce our Primary Shakespeare Festival program for 2019. Each night’s performances will start at 6pm, and will conclude by 9.30pm. The venue is the Glen Street Theatre. Bookings will open closer to the dates below.
Wednesday 30 October3M Much ado about Nothing4I Hamlet5T King Lear
Thursday 31 October3D Macbeth4B Richard III5N The Merchant of Venice
Friday 1st November6S The Taming of the Shrew (Cirque du Soleil theme)6K Comedy of Errors (1920s theme)
Our Lower 1st (Kindergarten) students will have their Shakespeare Festival at John Colet School on 12 and 13 November.
The benefits of stillness – by an 8 year old
I strongly believe that stillness is a great value because it clears your mind. Would you like it if you were always frustrated and angry all the time? Stillness clears our mind to take our thoughts to the next thing we are about to do and it calms your body down if over-excited. That is why I think stillness is an important value to learn.Some of the things we have to do to clear our minds is letting our thoughts pass away and shutting our eyes. So why don’t you try practising stillness now!
Emma F, 3D
Selective, G&T and Scholarship placements
Eight 6th class students so far have been awarded either full or part scholarships, selective school placements and/or places in Gifted and Talented streams in local high schools. Most of these students have received multiple offers to various schools and so they have been considering their options. Well done all!
One seven year old's thoughts on the value of "Stillness"
Stillness is one of our School’s core values: Stillness, Truthfulness, Courage, Service, and Respect. Here is what Arya K from Upper 1st C wrote on the value for a Teachers Day assembly this week.
“Stillness means you being still and not fidgeting. I have learnt about the value of stillness at school and home. I have shown and practised it by pausing with a still and relaxed body. I know my value is appreciated by every teacher I have learnt with because if you don’t get still you will start fidgeting and get distracted and won’t learn. This makes me feel fresh in my mind. I am grateful for Miss Cipollone for showing me stillness.”