With over 80% of families now registered on our Parent Portal, we’re pleased to move ahead with expanding its capabilities earlier than planned. Thank you for helping make this possible.
Permission slips are now being added to the Portal, providing a simple way to review, sign, and keep track of upcoming activities. In addition, student reports will be accessible through the app at the end of the term.
If you haven’t yet signed up, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. For any questions or suggestions to enhance your Portal experience, please contact us at parentportal@johncolet.nsw.edu.au
Julian Wilcock
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Friendly soccer matches vs German International School
On Friday, 24 October, we welcomed the German International School for two exciting friendly soccer matches. Our Year 4 mixed team showed outstanding skill and teamwork, securing an impressive 8–2 victory with excellent passing, strong defence, and clever positioning across the pitch. The Year 3 mixed team played with great spirit and determination, going down 1–3 in a hard-fought match that showcased fantastic sportsmanship and growing tactical awareness. Both games were a brilliant display of enthusiasm, fair play, and developing game sense. Well done to all players!
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Deputy Head of School’s Comment
Term 4 is always a particularly busy term for everyone, but especially for 6th class. Once 6th class have finished Shakespeare, they start organising themselves to run the 6th class stalls. The money they raise will be used to purchase a gift for the school. This tradition has seen a number of wonderful additions to the school. We have the commanding eagle at the top of the stairs, the Shakespeare mural outside the library, a herb garden, the water bottle refilling station and the picnic table in Buramurring playground. These gifts provide a memory of each year group and become part of the fabric of our school history. This year’s 6th class has demonstrated steadiness and a great willingness to serve the school. They have been excellent role models for the children coming behind.
Di Renshaw
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Head of School’s Comment
The first two evenings of our Primary Shakespeare Festival have been a great success, and tonight we look forward to the final performances from our graduating 6th Class: Richard III and The Merchant of Venice. This week’s journey through Shakespeare’s timeless works has explored the rich and varied themes of the human condition, while also deepening our understanding of Stillness, our value for the term.
On stage, Stillness is more than the absence of movement; it is a calm attentiveness, the centred awareness that allows an actor to listen, connect, empathise, and deliver each line with authenticity and depth.
Our thanks go to our teachers, Ms Lilla, and all parents for their support in helping students prepare for these memorable performances.
Julian Wilcock
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We are off to the next round in tennis!
On Monday, 20 October, nine students from Years 3 and 4 participated in the Todd Woodbridge Regionals. The students performed exceptionally well, placing second overall and qualifying for the next round, the Todd Woodbridge Cup Playoffs, which will take place at Sydney Olympic Park on Monday, 10 November. They represented our school with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Congratulations to the team on this fantastic achievement!
Anika Davey
PDHPE Teacher
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 3, Term 4
Monday Homemade tomato and roasted red pepper soup served with fresh sour dough and butter
Tuesday Cheese and tomato toasted wraps
Wednesday Red lentil and vegetable Dal served with basmati rice
Thursday Pasta ratatouille penne pasta tossed in rich ratatouille style sauce served topped with parmesan
Friday Vegetable puff pastry parcels served with spicy tomato sauce
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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Deputy Head of School’s Comment
Yesterday we had our Orientation Morning for L1st 2026. This is a big event for both our incoming students and their parents. Making them feel welcome is a very important part of the morning. Each year our 5th class students are engaged in hosting the morning. This is also a big event for them, and they approach it with great enthusiasm and the utmost care. Yesterday was no exception. From the initial greeting at the front gate to guidance up to the classroom, unpacking of bags, and a play in the playground, the 5th class students were exceptional in their manners and warmth. Later in the day, they joined the new students for buddies and helped with the dismissal. We received many comments from new parents about how beautifully the 5th class children conducted themselves. They were a wonderful endorsement of a John Colet education.
Di Renshaw
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Head of School’s Comment
At our regular staff meetings, we begin with an Acknowledgement of Country. For some time now, we have sought to make this practice more authentic and personally meaningful by inviting a different staff member each week to lead the acknowledgement in their own way. This might take the form of a personal reflection, a poem, an excerpt from a book, or a piece of local history that resonates with our place here in Sydney.
This week, with his permission, Mrs Bolaitamana shared with our staff a reflection written by one of her students, Thomas C, during time spent in the Djaramada Bush Reserve where our students play. His words captured the quiet beauty, spirit, and deep sense of connection to Country that the reserve inspires in those who pause to listen and observe. The connection speaks for itself, a reminder of the enduring presence and wisdom of the land on which
On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 2
Monday Salad wraps. Carrot, cucumber, tomato, iceberg and cheese served in a flour tortilla
Tuesday Pene pasta served with 4 cheese sauce topped with herb and parmesan crumb
Wednesday Bean nachos with sour cream Guacamole served with corn chips
Thursday Cauliflower and sweet potato curry served with rice pilaf
Friday Spinach and feta stuffed filo triangles served with tomato chutney
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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What’s happening in our garden lessons in Term 4
In the bush playground, each class is planting one native tree endemic to the area. This act is designed to connect children to Country, following on from concepts covered during the Term 3 bush tucker lesson. Plantings were accompanied by species data and a thought-provoking philosophical tree quote that will remain for visitors to consider as the trees grow, helping to anchor them in place and give them greater context over time.
Students then observe the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, mindfully immersing oneself in nature by using all five senses to promote physical and mental wellbeing. During this time, children are encouraged to write a letter to a tree of their choice.
Back in the garden, the story of the ancient dinosaur tree, the Wollemi Pine, is told. Different ways in which trees can be cared for were covered.
At the close of the lesson, students are offered a square