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Next week, we will determine the 6th Class Leadership Team for 2025. Interested students from 5th Class will have the opportunity to present speeches to their peers in 4th, 5th and 6th Class, as well as to staff members from across the school. Voting will be equal and anonymous, ensuring a fair process for all candidates.
To prepare, students will be given a brief period on Tuesday morning to organise their thoughts before delivering their speeches. While these presentations are a valuable way for students to demonstrate their commitment to leadership, the selection process extends beyond this event alone.
We have reminded all students that this is not a popularity contest, nor should decisions be based solely on the most polished or articulate speech. Instead, votes should reflect the values of our school and recognise those who have consistently shown fairness, maturity, and a genuine ability to represent their peers.

Julian Wilcock
Headmaster
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Today our current 4th Class students welcomed 2nd class children to their classrooms to give them a taste of Primary school when they enter 3rd class next year. 4N and 4H talked about some big changes 2nd class can expect as they advance from Infants to Primary (e.g. cursive writing, attending camp and the swimming carnival, Shakespeare at Glen St Theatre). They then buddied up with a 2nd class child to do a creative activity on Chromebooks. The hour went by quickly and as 4th class skillfully helped their younger buddies, we were reminded of how far they have come in the last two years. On Wednesday, 4th class will briefly visit their new teachers for the next two years – Mrs Bolaitamana and Mrs Mackenzie.
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Monday  Thai Style sweet potato and chickpea curry served with rice pilaf finished with mint and coriander
Tuesday  Bean nachos served with Guacamole sour cream and corn chips
Wednesday Salad wraps, carrot, cucumber, tomato and iceberg lettuce.
Thursday Vegetable puff pastry rolls served with homemade spicy tomato sauce
Friday Penne Boscaiola topped with fresh parmesan and basil
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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Today 6th class are having their “Fun Day”, one of the many “lasts” for them as we move towards the end of term. This week they had their last Philosophy lesson at John Colet. They had an exercise where they had to pick a classmate’s name out of a hat and reflect on the very best about that person and write down their reflections.  They were also instructed not to write anything that they did not mean. They did not put their names to their words. These were then collected and handed out for other students to read aloud to the rest of the class. This was a beautiful exercise, and every child rose to the occasion. It was so uplifting to hear them speak so well of each other.
6th class have been outstanding in their service over the last few weeks with all the events that have been running

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Thank you to our Parents and Friends Association for organising a memorable Diwali Celebration last weekend. Months of behind-the-scenes preparation went into making this event a success, creating a wonderful opportunity for our families to come together and welcome friends and extended family from the wider community.
John Colet School is truly strengthened by the dedication and service of our community. Whether you have served as a Class Parent, attended an excursion, helped at events, read with our Lower 1st students, or simply offered your time when the need arose—thank you. As we reflect on 2024, many of our school’s highlights would not have been possible without your invaluable support.”In serving the best interests of children, we serve the best interests of all humanity.” — Gough Whitlam.

Julian Wilcock
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The students of John Colet immerse in Shakespeare’s work every year, from Kindergarten to Year 6, learning many aspects of stagecraft in the process. As our sixth-class leavers prepare to embark on the next stage of their educational journey, it is apt to reflect on the legacy of their theatrical experiences, to consider “which grain will grow, and which will not” of those seeds that were planted during their seven years at the school. 
Let us examine first the revelations in performance. What becomes immediately apparent on stage is the high level of confidence, exuding from not only the naturally extroverted students, but from every single child. One remarks the absence of self-doubt: no-one stutters in the flow of dialogue; no-one suffers the agonies of stage fright; no-one freezes on or offstage. It is a given that everyone will meet the demands of public display. Where many adults might stumble or

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Monday Cream of tomato and basil soup served with sour dough and butter
Tuesday Red lentil dahl served with rice pilaf
Wednesday Salad wraps served with cheese, tomato, cucumber, carrot and iceberg
Thursday Cheese and tomato pizza topped with basil and mozzarella
Friday Tomato and Broccoli penne pasta in a tomato and basil sauce topped with parmesan
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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Our Primary Shakespeare Festival has been a tremendous success this week, and we are especially excited for tonight’s performance from our 6th Class students. Many of these students have played a wide range of roles since Lower 1st, experiencing over 20 plays each year as both performers and audience members. To the best of my knowledge, John Colet is the only school on the planet to offer such a comprehensive Shakespeare program! After speaking with our graduating students, it’s inspiring to hear how many are eager to continue exploring drama in the future.
Bringing these performances together is no small feat and would not be possible without the dedication of so many. First, a heartfelt thank you to our teachers and support staff, who have been preparing, practicing, and refining these plays throughout the year. A special thank you to Ms. Lilla for her direction, and to Glen Street Theatre for

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Shakespeare continues at John Colet with the Lower 1st performances booked for Week 5. In years gone by Lower 1st performed their plays earlier in the year, however moving them to Term 4 allows for the children to mature and have the opportunity to see the older children performing  before they themselves take to the stage. Today for the first time Lower 1st were taken down to Glen St Theatre to watch their buddies doing their final rehearsal before they perform this evening. This was a nice touch for both Lower 1st and 6th class.
Di Renshaw,
Deputy Headmistress
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Monday Potato gnocchi served in a tomato and basil sauce topped with fresh parmesan
Tuesday Bean nachos topped with sour cream Guacamole
Wednesday Crumbed vegetable patties served with sweet chilli and herb dipping sauce
Thursday Ricotta and spinach sausage rolls with tomato chutney
Friday Cauliflower Macaroni cheese topped with fresh herbs and parmesan
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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