Monday Spinach and ricotta Ravioli served with spicy tomato and basil cream sauce
Tuesday Pearl couscous with roasted seasonal vegetables parmesan and fresh herbs
Wednesday Salad wraps with tomato, lettuce, carrot, cucumber and cheese
Thursday Cream of pumpkin soup served with crusty sour dough bread and butter
Friday Vegetable puff pastry rolls served with spiced tomato chutney
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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Deputy Head of School’s Comment
On Wednesday it was a delight to spend some time sitting in on Infants Singing. It was the beautiful sound and quality of the singing which initially drew me into the hall. I ended up staying for 10 or 15 minutes. The children are currently preparing for the Easter and Anzac Assemblies which will be held on the last week of term. The original advice given to the founders of the school was that the curriculum should include Singing, Sanskrit and Shakespeare. These three subjects open the children’s mind and hearts to beautiful sounds and language. The school has faithfully stuck to this direction for the last 40 years to excellent effect.
Di Renshaw
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Head of School’s Comment
Next week, our 5th Class students will attend an overnight Leadership Camp, at The Collaroy Centre. This experience was piloted last year, with both our 5th and 6th Class students, and the feedback from both our students and staff was overwhelmingly positive.
The final two years at John Colet School, mark a pivotal time for our students. As they transition into senior roles, they embrace greater responsibilities, both personally and within our school community.
This camp marks the beginning of a journey that will unfold over the next two years. The journey will provide students with numerous opportunities to cultivate greater independence, confidence, and a strong sense of service: qualities that will be essential as they prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey in high school.
Julian Wilcock
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This week in Year 1 (Upper 1st)
Our spelling and reading focus this week has been “oa”. We also learned about the “shwa” sound and how common it is in Australian accents. In short burst writing the children wrote about a ‘Staircase to the Moon’ and with the help of our wonderful parents, we wrote an informative description of a Thorny Devil. In grammar, we have been learning how to extend our sentences to include when and where.
Maths: This week the children continue to learn how to count forward and backwards 2’s, 3’s, 5’s and 10’s from any starting point. The children also identified and described patterns when skip counting using a number line, 100’s chart, counting on and counting down.
Philosophy: Our focus has moved to forgiveness. We discussed with the children about how forgiving others makes not only them, but also you, happier and more at peace.
Geography: We looked in detail at the Pinnacles in Western
Whole school discussion topic: Compassion
This week, the students were introduced to the word ‘Compassion’ as part of The New Alphabet for Humanity. We explored its meaning and practical applications during both our Assembly and Philosophy lessons. The children engaged in thoughtful discussions about how they can show compassion in their daily lives, both at school and at home, and shared examples of kind and caring actions.
Compassion is showing kindness and care for others. Compassion is about taking care of each other and uplifting those around us. Compassion is having an awareness of a deep connection between ourselves and others, and to all living things. When children become actively involved in showing compassion, they learn about this value in a deep and lasting way.
Affirmation:
“I am caring and helpful to others.”
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They’ve only been in school 6 weeks!
We have had a busy and exciting week in Lower 1st, filled with hands-on learning and creative activities. In Mathematics, we explored addition by working on number bonds to 5. In English, the children went on a ‘Caterpillar Walk’ around the playground, stopping at different locations. Along the way, we took photos and used them to learn about verbs, past tense and prepositions before writing a recount of the caterpillar’s adventures. We then created beautiful caterpillar artworks with the help of our 6th Class Buddies.
In Science, we began learning about the seasons, exploring how the weather and environment change throughout the year.
This week, the students also presented their first news item. It was wonderful to see them express their thoughts clearly, listen attentively to their classmates, and take pride in sharing special stories about their families.
Lower 1st Teachers
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Beautiful application
This beautiful Sanskrit writing by four children in 2nd class was selected for its neatness and clarity. Work of this standard calls for amazing focus, which is developed through the regular practice of Stillness.
Well done to Arnavi, Jet, Gail and Gabriel.
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Celebrating 40 Years of John Colet School
Celebrating 40 Years of John Colet School!
By now, you are likely aware of this year’s Gala Event on 29th March. This is a very special occasion marking 40 years since John Colet School first opened its doors. This milestone celebration will take place in the stunning Mahratta Estate in Wahroonga, home to the School of Philosophy.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have an incredible $25,000 worth of auction items, including one-of-a-kind artworks created by our talented staff and students.
Expect an unforgettable evening of exquisite food & wine, live entertainment and wonderful company!
Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out! If you haven’t secured yours yet, now is the time. Bookings will close in the next 48 hours.
More details and booking links can be found below.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Julian Wilcock
Below is your link to purchase tickets for the evening.
https://www.trybooking.com/CYNWM
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 7
Monday Kipfler Potatoes served with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce
Tuesday Mexican Bean Nachos served with Avocado Guacamole and Sour Cream
Wednesday Salad Rolls with Carrots, Cucumber, Tomatoes and Lettuce
Thursday Cauliflower, Sweet Potato and Paneer Curry with Rice
Friday Freshly made Basil Pesto Penne
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 6
Monday Cream of Tomato and basil Soup served with crusty sourdough bread and butter
Tuesday Indian Dal served with buttered basmati rice
Wednesday Margherita pizza with fresh mozzarella and Italian herbs
Thursday Broccoli and cauliflower pasta bake topped with herb crumb
Friday Egg and tofu fried rice with sweet soy chili and fresh shallots
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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