Monday Gnocchi served with quattro fromage sauce topped with fresh herbs and parmesan
Tuesday Risoni with eggplant zucchini and semi-dried tomato in nut free romesco sauce
Wednesda Cream of Thia style Pumpkin soup served with fresh sour Dough and butter
Thursday Sweet potato and cauliflower Paneer curry served with rice pilaf
Friday Homemade cheese and spinach puff pastry rolls served with tomato chutney
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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From our Deputy Head of School
This week during one of the 6th class Philosophy lessons, a student raised the question, “Is it better to lead a good life, or a happy life?” A great question to consider even though the two are not mutually exclusive. What it highlighted, is that if the aim is to develop good character, then everything else including happiness, follows from that. The idea of developing good character lies at the heart of everything that we do with the children and is regularly displayed in their behaviour. Our whole system of giving Value Awards is built around supporting this.
Di Renshaw
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From the Head of School
As we explore our Value of Respect during these first weeks of school, we began with a reading entitled The Way of Peace by Swami Shivananda. This passage challenges us to reflect on how we respond to negativity—whether we choose to engage, how we react, and the impact our actions can have.
Our assembly and classroom discussions have been rich and insightful, with students offering thoughtful perspectives on these themes. I encourage you to continue these conversations at home. Here is an example of a follow-up lesson from Third Class, where students expressed through art the impact of embodying these positive qualities.
Julian Wilcock
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Our first weeks in Lower 1st
This week, we visited the Life Education Van to have a lesson about creating and maintaining positive friendships. We discussed the signals our body gives us when we are feeling worried, how to recognise if a friend is feeling upset and how to be a good friend. The highlight, of course, was meeting the famous Harold the giraffe!
Buddies
We are lucky to have a wonderful group of 6th class Buddies who visit us regularly for games, craft activities, reading and more. In the last few weeks, our buddies have joined us to create ‘Shape Faces’, read stories and play in the playground.
News
Students deliver their news every two weeks. Their first news item is in Week 6 (10th – 14th March) on their specified day. The first topic is ‘My extended family’. We ask you to either email or print a photo of your child’s extended family. This may include grandparents, aunts,
Spelling and Writing in 3rd Class in Week 3, Term 1
This week in Spelling we learned about open and closed syllables. We looked at two-syllable words with an open syllable ending in the long ‘a’ phoneme (sound). Please note the Spelling homework will not start until later this term as we are still building foundational skills required for completing the homework successfully. In English we identified the structure and features of well-written narratives. We discussed ‘hooks’ we can use at the beginning of our narratives to engage readers and capture their interest. The children then re-wrote the beginning of their previously written narrative to use one of the ‘hooks’ that were discussed. They also used a checklist to proofread their work and upgrade their writing.
Mrs Nadjarian
Teacher
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2024 – Our year in the garden
Overall food waste diverted from landfill and turned into compost – Over 2 tonnes! The weight of a large SUV
Food waste collected from recess by Year 6 Garden monitors – 303kgs
Produce harvested and contributed to the kitchen – 163kgs
We were fortunate to receive grants from the Sydney Edible Garden Trail, Woolworths Junior Landcare and Northern Beaches Council, and many other product donations to help the garden grow in its first year.
Kitchen Garden Classes
This year all classes participated in one Kitchen Garden class per term. Term one focused on familiarising children with the new space. Using magnifying glasses all became qualified ‘Observologists’, learning how to look for evidence of animals, identify the plants that grew for their lunch, and learn about the different systems in the garden. Lessons finished with a demonstration on where popcorn comes from and how it is plant-based, rather than coming from a packet. There was great
2024 – 6th Class Year in Review
This year has been fun, fast and full of fantastic events! The children have participated in many creative and exciting projects and excursions. The activities on offer were endless, and the 6th class children soaked up every opportunity.
As school leaders, the children assisted the school in many different capacities. Their leadership proved to be aligned with the School Values and a great example of maturity in their senior years. In Term One, the children signed up for many in-school clubs where they committed to fulfilling their duties as leaders of the school. The children that chose to be a part of the Sewing Club selected their patterns to embroider on a pillow, guided by the dauntless Mrs. Donald and Mrs. Layton. Several of the other clubs very quickly filled up and the children were very busy at recess, lunch and after school. A special mention to the inaugural Garden Club
Head of School’s Comment
We had a lovely example of Service by our 5th Class students this week at the 6th Class Graduation lunch. It was a wonderful acknowledgement of the impact they have had on our school over their many years at John Colet. There is no better practical example of the Values that we were founded on than these young men and women who will leave us to go on to inspire their new schools and communities.
While we missed our trip to the seaside today, we made the most of a ‘staycation picnic day’, complete with the addition of ice creams for all to bring the beach feeling here.
I wish you and your family an enjoyable, safe and rewarding time together over the holidays and a fulfilling 2025.
Julian Wilcock
Headmaster
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 7
Monday Lentil soup with fresh sourdough and butter
Tuesday Egg and tofu fried rice finished with sweet chili and soy
Wednesday Year 5/6 farewell lunch. All other classes to bring packed lunch
Thursday Tomato and basil penne pasta topped with parmesan and fresh herbs
Friday Kitchen Closed for the school Picnic Day
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Menu week 8
Monday Last lunch cheese and tomato pizza with fresh basil and mozzarella
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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Deputy Head of School’s Comment
Today 6th class ran their yearly stalls. The children have worked hard with their teachers to organise the activities, and a really enjoyable morning was had by all. One of the special aspects of this event is that it is run almost entirely by the 6th class for the other students in the school, so it involves collaboration, planning and organisation. The money that is raised will be used to purchase a gift for the school. We have a number of such gifts in the school including the eagle at the top of the stairs, our school value banners, the herb garden and the water dispenser in one of our playgrounds. It is a lovely parting of service from 6th class each year.
Di Renshaw,
Deputy Headmistress
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