This Term our Value in focus is Service, and of late we have looked at the benefits of giving full attention to all that we do. There have been many insightful, practical examples given by students from Lower 1st through to 6th Class.
As we move to the end of the year, we begin to determine our 6th Class leadership team for 2021. Interested 5th Class students have already begun thinking about what roles they may like to perform and to develop their speeches with votes being counted from staff, and students from 4th to 6th Class. Apart from the specific roles in 6th Class though, there are plenty of opportunities for all our students to show leadership and service through their actions. It is this (well-timed) aspect of our value of Service that we will concentrate on in the coming weeks.
A leader leads by example, whether he or she intends
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3rd Class learning about emotions
In Health 3rd Class have begun to look at Zones of Regulation. The Zones framework provides strategies to teach students to become more aware of and independent in controlling their emotions and impulses, manage their sensory needs, and improve their ability to problem solve conflicts.
The four zones are:
The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightened states of alertness and intense emotions. A person may be elated or experiencing anger, rage, devastation, or terror when in the Red Zone.
The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions, however one has more control when they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.
The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state of alertness. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This is the zone where optimal learning occurs.
The Blue
From the Deputy Head of School
The Shakespeare Festival this week has been a triumph for all classes involved. The productions have reflected weeks of effort and co-operation between teachers and students. From 3rd to 6th class a consistent feature of each play was the way in which every child knew exactly what they had to do and when, and if someone forgot something someone else was there immediately to move a prop or ad lib an occasional missed line so that the play carried on seamlessly. The commitment of the all the children to their class productions and to the Festival as a whole was outstanding.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
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From the Headmaster
Our Primary Shakespeare Festival performances this week have been a tremendous success. I can honestly say the quality has not dropped from what we would have expected at Glen Street. Each and every play is worthy of note, however, we would like to acknowledge the outstanding performances from 6th Class. Both these performances showed how our unique program goes beyond just academics to empower our students to excel and rise to their very best.
It has been a massive task bringing our plays together this year, and it has only been possible with the dedication of many people. Firstly, thank you to our teachers, (on this National Teachers Day), who have been preparing, practising, and adjusting these plays throughout the year. A special thank you to Ms Emanuel for her direction, and with the help of Mr Rickets, for transforming our hall into a professional environment worthy of the fine performances
On the vegetarian lunch menu in Week 4
Monday Potato gnocchi with tomato and basil cream sauce
Tuesday Bean tacos with salsa, Guacamole and sour cream
Wednesday Sausage rolls
Thursday Cheese and broccoli mornay bake
Friday Vegetable quiche
Glen Galloway
Chef
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Deputy Head of School’s Comment
Welcome to our final term this year. Being resilient seems to have become a way of life this year and acceptance and going with the flow has been a lesson that we have all had to learn. Next week we will be welcoming the parents for 2021 via Zoom. Hopefully there will be an opportunity when restrictions are lifted to bring them more into the community. We also look forward to meeting 2021 Lower 1st children on the 19th of November during their Orientation morning which can now take place on campus. Our 6th class leaders will play an instrumental role on this morning. They, along with the rest of their cohort continue to be an example to steadiness, maturity and strength to the rest of the school.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
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Head of School Comment
This Term we shall be focusing on our Value of Service. Our guiding questions for our students and staff in our approach both internally and externally are:
Am I giving full attention?
Is it beautiful, well presented, and pleasing to others?
Does this action benefit everyone?
Am I setting a good example?
Is my attitude positive?
We began this week in both our Infants and Primary Assemblies with a discussion on why attention is important. The children gave some insightful answers, including:
By giving our full attention we show respect to those around us
That only with full attention can we produce our best work
If you are not giving attention you may miss an opportunity
That if you are not focussed your mind jumps from place to place and life seems messy
If you want to do your best you have to be present
Attention is something that requires effort and needs to be encouraged and developed. Our Value of Stillness
From the Deputy Head of School
It has been a very full term as always, and I would like to wish all the John Colet community a safe and restful holiday. I would especially like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of all our teachers. It would be hard to find a more dedicated group of people who care so deeply for their students. I think this is demonstrated in the high quality of education they offer the children and reflected in the happy and focused students that we have at school.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
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Head of School’s Comment
It has been a very positive term at John Colet School, considering the many events which have had to be changed and the physical separation from our parent community. While we expect most measures to remain in place for Term 4, we did receive late yesterday an official update on some easing of restrictions. We are currently evaluating this new information, and we will send out a communication with updates in the first week of Term 4 after reviewing community conditions at that time.
Have a wonderful holiday with your family and we look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 13th October.
Julian Wilcock
Head of School
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Corn Muffin recipe
Ingredients
300ml double cream
4eggs
200g flour
600g kifler potatoes (needs to be kifler)
1 tin sweet corn
Bunch chives
50ml olive oil
100g grated cheese
100g butter/margarine (ideally butter)
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Cook off potatoes skin on then mash till smooth
Boil cream, butter and sweetcorn together in a pot. Leave to cool slightly but don’t let the butter go firm.
Add the flour and the oil to the potatoes.
Crack the eggs into the cream and butter mix.
Add the dry and wet ingredients together and mix well.
Add the cheese and finally add the chopped chives
Fill the mixture into muffin moulds.
Cook at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 Minutes or until golden brown
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