Monday Vegetable and tofu fried rice with shallot sweet soy and chili finished with Asian herbs
Tuesday Cheese ravioli in tomato and basil cream sauce topped with fresh parmesan
Wednesday 4 cheese arancini balls served with homemade tomato sauce
Thursday Ricotta and spinach sausage served with spicy chutney
Friday Closed Good Friday/End of Term 1
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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Deputy Head of School’s Comment
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the chance to observe several classes during their writing sessions and have noticed the students’ careful, sustained attention. Intentionally cultivating attention is an important practice at our school. Its many lifelong benefits make it a valuable skill, and our students are fortunate to be developing an awareness of it and experiencing its impact at such a young age.
Niree Nadjarian
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Head of School’s Comment
A warm thank you this week to our Parents & Friends Association, whose energy and generosity continue to enrich life at John Colet in so many tangible ways. Hot cross buns were delivered today, and tomorrow sees the inaugural Easter Family Day, which has sold out completely.
Our thanks also go to those organising next week’s Walkathon, one of the most popular events on our school calendar. The funds raised will go towards a rain shelter at the student pick-up area, a practical project that will make a real difference for students at the end of the school day.
Due to the public field being unavailable this year, our Walkathon will be held on school grounds.
Julian Wilcock
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 7
Monday Risoni served in a roasted Mediterranean style sauce topped with Parmesan
Tuesday Mexican bean nachos served with Guacamole, sour cream and corn chips
Wednesday Vegetable Minestrone soup served with sour dough and butter
Thursday Red lentil dahl served with steamed basmati rice
Friday Curried vegetarian puff pastry rolls served with tomato chutney
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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Deputy Head’s Comment
Several years ago, John Colet School introduced The Alphabet of Humanity as part of our character education program. Each letter of the alphabet is linked to a meaningful concept—such as abundance, diversity, and empathy—that we explore with the children. Each week at Assembly, a new word is introduced and discussed. Through reflection and conversation, students build their vocabulary, strengthen their emotional intelligence, and find inspiration in the values we share.
Because we revisit the same words every year, students deepen their understanding as they mature. Over time, these concepts have become a valuable and much‑loved tool for enriching the hearts and minds of our students.
Niree Nadjarian
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Head of School’s Comment
NAPLAN testing began this week for our 3rd and 5th Class students. We wish them well.
A standardised test measures certain things on a certain day, and those things have their place. But a John Colet education is built on something broader: the development of curiosity, character, attention, and a genuine love of learning. The great educators of the Renaissance understood that a person was more than the sum of what they could recall under pressure, and that tradition runs through everything we do here.
As in previous years, we do not practise NAPLAN content and we do not recommend external tutoring to that end. We use the results as one piece of evidence among many in evaluating both the school’s effectiveness and each student’s individual progress.
To our 3rd and 5th Class students: pause, do your best, and know that we see far more in you than any test can measure.
Julian Wilcock
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 6
Monday Cream of tomato and basil soup served with crusty sourdough and butter
Tuesday Pumpkin Ravioli served with a nut free pesto sauce
Wednesday Margarita pizza topped with mozzarella and Italian herbs
Thursday Salad rolls tomatoes, cucumber, iceberg lettuce and cheese served in a lunch roll
Friday Vegetable stir-fry noodles with sweet soy chili and ginger finished with Asian style herbs
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Music Camp 2026
This year, children from John Colet school were invited to attend a weekend Music Camp held at German International School Sydney on 21st and 22nd February.
Our students participated in the instrumental and choir groups, finishing with a concert for parents on the Sunday afternoon.
Mr Miller collaborated with the music teacher at GISS several instrumental tutors to make this year’s event a great success. Being a new initiative, we look forward to hopefully developing this opportunity for the children in the coming years.
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IPSHA Swimming Carnival 2026
On Tuesday, 3 March, 22 of our 3rd to 6th Class students proudly represented the school at the IPSHA Swimming Carnival. Each student earned their place at this special sporting event by achieving qualifying times at our School Swimming Carnival, a wonderful accomplishment in itself.
Competing against schools from across NSW, our swimmers demonstrated courage, determination, and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the day. For some students, this was their first experience at IPSHA level and understandably there were a few nerves. Others were attending for the third consecutive year and approached the carnival as seasoned competitors.
Regardless of experience, every student embraced the opportunity to challenge themselves and compete against strong swimmers from other schools. Most importantly, they represented our school with pride, resilience, and enthusiasm.
We are incredibly proud of their efforts both in and out of the pool. Well done to all competitors!
Anika Davey
PDHPE Teacher
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Deputy Head’s Comment
I have been so impressed by how smart and well-presented the children look each morning as they arrive in their school uniforms. From remembering their hats and keeping shoelaces neatly tied, to the many 5th and 6th Class students wearing their compulsory Term 1 blazers, their tidy appearance sets a positive tone for the day ahead. This simple routine of getting ready for school gives children a sense of pride and accomplishment – small habits that help build confidence for the bigger challenges they will take on.
Niree Nadjarian
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