We trust our newsletter finds all our families well and in good spirits during these difficult times. It has been wonderful to see examples of the learning (and fun) that is going on in homes this week. The majority of our staff remain on campus to deliver the programs that have been established as well as explore ways that we can enhance the home experience further. It is a good time to remind ourselves that many of our children may not have experienced as much screen time in the past, and have had little exposure to all the internet offers. While the online world offers many resources we do have to be mindful of the safety of our students at this time. The eSafety Commissioner is Australia’s national independent regulator for online safety. We encourage parents to visit their site listed below, as there is a wealth of resources that may
Category: Latest News from John Colet School Belrose
A simple message
Well done for getting through Week 1 of school at home. One of our teachers summed things up beautifully in her email message to parents today…
“Please do not worry if you are struggling to complete all the work we have set. We will meet your children where they are academically when they return to school. Try to enjoy this extra time with your family and try to practise Gratitude daily. We don’t often get a chance to spend so much quality time with the most important people in our lives…
COVID-19 update at John Colet School
20/03/2020
We would like to thank the community for your ongoing support. Many of our staff are parents and caregivers themselves and your understanding of their situation is greatly appreciated.
As a School, we are monitoring the situation locally and globally, and continuing to develop proportional responses that are well planned and based on official information. The School continues to follow advice as provided by NSW Heath, the NSW Department of Education, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Association of Independent Schools.
Our advice remains, that if you or your child are unwell and experiencing flu-symptoms then you or your child are not to attend school and should seek medical attention as soon as possible, particularly if there is a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath. As is the normal practice at school, if your child presents with flu like symptoms, including a fever, parents will be asked to
Coronavirus update to Parents
We thank all our community for the continued diligence and support that is being shown as our school responds to the worldwide Coronavirus situation. The purpose of this email is to keep you informed of the current position of John Colet School.
As a School, we are monitoring the situation locally and globally, and continuing to develop proportional responses that are well planned and based on official information. We see this as an opportunity to model the Values that our School holds. It is natural to feel a sense of unease at the current time. It is important that we respond cautiously and methodically, acting on best authoritative advice and directives from health agencies and government.
The School continues to follow advice as provided by NSW Heath, the NSW Department of Education, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Association of Independent Schools.
As a School our advice remains, that if you
Term 1 2020 Events Calendar
Chef's best ever Christmas (or anytime!) Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffle recipe
Ingredients
50g toasted coconut50 g un-toasted coconut250g good quality dark chocolate75g unsalted butter50g brown sugar1 can condensed milk
Method
Boil water in a pot. Place a metal or glass bowl on top of the water, add the chocolate and the butter together in the bowl, and bring the water down to simmer slowly. Stir the mixture till starting to melt, add the sugar, condensed milk, 25g of the toasted and 25g of the untoasted coconut. Melt till the mixture is glossy and coats the spoon. Take off the heat and put the bowl in the fridge. Then leave for about 1 hour until the mixture is firm yet pliable. Mix together the rest of the coconut in a bowl, roll the chocolate into balls and dip in the coconut to coat. Put them back in the fridge for 1 hour. Bring them out about 15 minutes before serving.
Merry Christmas and
Leadership speeches by 5th class nominees
The nominees for leadership positions were given the following stimulus for their speeches, which they wrote independently in class shortly before giving them in front of 4th, 5th and 6th classes and teachers.
Mr Leon MacLaren, the founder of this school, said the following
“…Service is the finest and noblest work that someone can undertake.” What is service? Give an example of inspiring service in another. Give an example of one way in which you have served the School.
Here are some short excerpts from the speeches. More will be added next week. Well done to all the nominees.
“…Service is an act of helping someone else, with kindness. As Head Girl, I would serve the School in as many ways as I could. I already serve the School by being in charge of the compost. Nearly every week I have taken one of the compost bins and emptied it. I have
Enrolment update
2020 OpeningsWe have limited places in some class years next year, including Lower 1st (Kindergarten). Please call 9451 8395 to arrange a tour.
Lower 1st – 2021 We are nearing capacity for places in our 2021 Lower 1st intake. If you are considering John Colet School, please let us know now by filling out an application form. Call 9451 8395 for one to be emailed to you, to discuss your child’s education or to book a tour. Lower 1st – 2022 Applications are being accepted for our Lower 1st 2022 intake. The Headmaster will commence interviewing families early in 2020. Please fill in an application form or email bjames@johncolet.nsw.edu.au and I will happily forward one to you.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Mrs Belinda James Registrar
Term 4 Events Calendar
Our Year in Sport
The School again took part in the PISA sports competition (Peninsular Independent Sports Association). This long running competition between 8 schools always produces the best in our pupils; they consistently show good sportsmanship towards each other and to the other schools. CricketThe Senior Boys worked hard during the Cricket Season and kept on improving week by week, overall the boys can be happy with 3rd place on the table.SoftballThe Senior Girls were very competitive and had some excellent results, ending the season in 4th place.Tee BallThe Junior Boys had a fantastic season and can count themselves very unlucky to finish runners up missing out on the silverware by just 1 point.The Junior Girls had a very good run, were very determined and finished well-placed in 4th position.SoccerThe Senior Boys tried hard and worked well during the season, ending the term in 5th spot.The Senior Girls did even better finishing the