Monday Garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes served with sweet chili and Sour cream
Tuesday Moroccan style vegetable curry served with buttered basmati rice
Wednesday Cheese and tomato puff pastry slice topped with fresh herbs and mozzarella
Thursday Tomato and basil Penne pasta topped with fresh basil and Parmesan
Friday Cheese and spinach Filo pastry triangles served with tomato chutney
Pictured is the rainbow of vegetables in the Stirfry noodles today
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Deputy Head of School’s Comment
For the House Competition this term, the children did a piece that centred on the Value of Stillness, which has been the value in focus for the term. All year groups had the same task which was to colour a lotus flower. This activity was done in silence with a particular focus on giving full attention. The children responded beautifully. Some teachers reported that the children worked for up to half an hour with total concentration. I spoke to a few of the older classes who said that it was a very peaceful exercise to just focus their attention in one place for a prolonged period of time. It offered them a real feeling of contentment to work in this way. The results are stunning. This example is by a child in Lower 1st.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
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Head of School’s Comment
The momentum is building towards our Shakespeare performances being held in Term 4. The value of Stillness that we have been recently exploring, has great practical use as the rehearsals develop towards the stage. Each child’s performance depends on their weeks of listening, attention and practice. Their ability to connect requires them to be aware and respect those around them. Acting requires being present and playing your part, yet it is not a solo act. Students need to listen, respond, and react to those around them. It is an important skill that always needs attention.
Julian Wilcock
Headmaster
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Monday Salad wraps served with carrot, cucumber, tomato, iceberg and cheese
Tuesday Fresh tomato soup with basil served with Sourdough bread and butter
Wednesday Vegetarian penne bolognaise with basil and Parmesan
Thursday Sweet potato fries with sweet chili and sour cream
Friday Vegetable stir fried noodles with sweet soy and chili
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
Pictured is 2.5kg of garlic from the garden that has flavoured our meals all week!
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On Wednesday night the John Colet Choir and Chamber Ensemble performed at the annual IPSHA Performing Arts Festival held at Sydney Town Hall. The children’s performances were outstanding, and the calibre of the music was exceptional. Special mention must go to violinists Isabella K and Lauren D, and flautist Lachlan L and pianist Engei F, who played duets to a packed house.
Our Head Chorister Claire T also performed a piano solo. John Colet School was beautifully represented by all these children. We are very grateful to Mr Miller for all his hard work and for the wonderful support of Mrs Rankin.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
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Head of School’s comment
This week, our conversations about the Value of Stillness have focused on the significance of paying equal attention to both the process and the outcome of our work. We tend to become fixated on the goal or the reward ahead, often losing sight of the actions we’re currently taking. Our students resonated with this, sharing examples from areas like sports, cooking, gardening, movies, and art. More often than not, failure doesn’t occur at the final stage.
Julian Wilcock
Headmaster
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End of 2024 Debating season
Today for the final round of IPSHA Friday Afternoon Debating, we hosted Oxford Falls Grammar. Our debate topic was That we should stop selling bottled water. We held one debate on the topic, with Oxford Falls Grammar debating in the affirmative and John Colet School debating in the negative. Our adjudicator from Masters Academy awarded this debate to John Colet School.
Carlia Gaffney
Support and Enrichment Teacher and Debating coach
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 8
Monday Cheese and tomato pizza with Parmesan and fresh basil
Tuesday Thai Style pumpkin soup served with Sourdough bread and butter
Wednesday Cauliflower and broccoli pasta bake topped with Parmesan crumb
Thursday Cheese and spinach rolls with fresh tomato and basil sauce
Friday Cauliflower and sweet potato Paneer
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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In the 6th class Philosophy lessons, the subject of decision-making is being discussed. Do we make decisions that only affect ourselves or do we consider the larger community. A practical example of this is atmosphere that is generated in a classroom by simple decisions to follow the class rules rather than doing our own thing, or to listen to others rather than talk to someone else while someone is speaking. These small decisions collectively create the environment we learn in and often make an impact on parents who come to see the school for the first time.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
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Sadly, our Registrar, Mrs Catherine Coffey, will relocate with her family to the UK in October. Mrs Coffey has been the welcoming hand that many of our families have first encountered, the supportive guide during enrolment, and a central figure in many of our events and celebrations that occur throughout the year. She will be greatly missed, and we wish her and her family all the best for the future.
Joining us on the 19th of September in the role of Registrar is Mrs Claire Hickson. Mrs Hickson brings both experience as a Registrar as well as responsibilities across school management and community engagement. She is looking forward to welcoming our new students and families for 2025, and beyond. We know that you will make her feel welcome at John Colet School.
Julian Wilcock
Headmaster
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