Junior School Term 3 Week 6

Car Park Safety

In the interests of safety for our students near vehicles at Junior School Belmont, we are seeking your assistance. Please be reminded that the roundabout is NOT to be used for daily general student drop off and pick up. The exception to this being Strings at 8:00am on a Tuesday morning and Choir at 8:00am on a Wednesday morning. If your child has an appointment between the hours of 9:30am-3:00pm you are welcome to use the front roundabout for pick up and drop off as this will not generally impact student safety.  

Additionally, it has come to our attention recently that some families are using the carpark near our maintenance shed at the rear of the property to drop off and pick up students. Please be advised that this area is for staff parking only. You are welcome to park or drop off/pick up in Dumfries Court however we respectfully request that you do not use or enter through the staff carpark.

Thank you once again for your efforts in considering our children’s safety in the school grounds.

Our Village – Single bedsheet drive 

As we continue to support the work of Our Village (Geelong Mums) here at Junior School, over the next few weeks, we are collecting single bed fitted sheets, an incredibly practical and in-need item for families within the community seeking support. 

Should you have any single bed sheets that are no longer being used and are still in good condition, you are invited to drop these off in the collection box in the Junior School foyer over the next few weeks. During week 9, these sheets will be donated to Our Village (Geelong Mums) by some of our Project Care Leaders. 

Our ongoing relationship with Our Village offers students the opportunity to be involved in caring for others in practical and tangible ways. Thank you again for your consistent support, it has been so wonderful to see how the donations from our community help others in need. 

What’s on at Junior School

This an up to date list of planned activities at Junior Campus that you can use for planning purposes.  Please be aware that these dates are set early in the term and occasionally items may need to be cancelled or dates/times altered.  This itinerary is altered each week to reflect any changes – please check this list of events EVERY WEEK carefully when you read the weekly VINE newsletter.

Term 3

Week 7

Thursday 29 August – Deakin District Athletics, selected Year 4 students (details to come!)

Friday 30 August – Fathers’ Day Big Brekky (details to come!)

Friday 30 August – Footy Colours Day Casual Dress, Gold coin donation

Friday 30 August – Fathers’ Day Stall (details to come!)

Friday 30 August – 1B Assembly Item

Fathers’ Day Big Brekky

Next Friday, August 30, we are excited to welcome all dads and those important people in the lives of our Junior School students in a celebration of Fathers’ Day (Sunday, September 1). The event will begin at 7:30 am in the Prep – 2 Courtyard, where egg and bacon rolls will be served. After breakfast, dads and visitors are invited to spend quality time with their child(ren) by playing games and enjoying each other’s company before the school day begins. Additionally, students are encouraged to wear their team colours for Footy Colours Day.

Please RSVP for catering purposes by clicking this link .

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Experimenting With the Viscosity of Liquids

In our chemical science unit during Interdisciplinary Learning lessons this term, the Year 2 students have been investigating everyday materials and how they can physically change in a variety of ways when manipulated.

Through various experiments we have explored the concept that materials can change through bending, stretching and twisting motions and students explored these concepts of through various classroom-based investigations.

The Year 2 students also explored further the concept that materials have different uses that suit different purposes. This scientific analysis began by learning new vocabulary associated with materials and then conducting scientific experiments to test their theories about absorbency and elasticity of materials.

The students delved further this week examining and testing the viscosity of liquids; how much solid is in a liquid. We learnt that substances that have a high viscosity have a slow flow rate and those that had a low viscosity had a fast flow rate. The students selected six everyday household substances to test, setting up a race between all the liquids.

As a class there were in depth discussions about why it is important to test materials in these ways and the importance and relevance of this knowledge in gaining further scientific knowledge and how this impacts our everyday life.

The opportunity to explore materials through experimentation provided the acquisition of new knowledge and understandings through hands-on investigations. The students were extremely engaged in our inquiries, which also fostered teamwork and the opportunity to explore social friendships further.

World Rivers are Flowing in Year 3!

In 3G we completed our information reports on a significant world river, some of the world’s rivers we wrote about include the Nile, the longest river, which flows through Africa, and the Amazon, the largest by water volume, which runs through South America. We’ve learned that rivers are fascinating natural wonders that flow across our planet, and they are an essential part of the Earth’s ecosystem.

We’ve learned their source is usually a small stream or springs in mountains or hills and they grow larger as they collect water from rainfall, melting snow, or other streams. Rivers provide vital resources for humans and wildlife, offering fresh water for drinking, irrigation for agriculture, and industry. They also create habitats for a diverse range of plants and animals.

They are also a source of beauty and recreation, inspiring artists and offering activities like fishing, boating, and swimming, some of us even shared that we spend holidays on the Murray River, Australia’s longest river. Learning about rivers has helped us appreciate the importance of protecting these precious waterways for future generations.

What a Book Week This Year!

It is always such a thrill to see our students at Junior School and Williams House take part in the annual Book Week parade. We had challenging weather conditions this year but pushed on regardless. As we danced our way around the basketball courts and admired others’ costumes the rain held off and joy was evident as always.

A big thank you to Mr Horman for the music and to Mr Foran who assisted with special comments. The winning books were announced, Gymnastia Fantastica! by Briony Stewart and Timeless by Kelly Canby.

This year we added a fundraiser element to our Book Week celebrations with The Great Book Swap. We were delighted to raise over $460 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. This was a College-wide initiative that we took part in.

Finally, on Thursday, our Year 1 classes were treated to a visiting clown magic show. This is linked with this year’s theme Reading is Magic. There was great joy and wonder as we were entertained by our guest clown.

Scholastic Book Club News

Issue 6 of Scholastic Book Club has been distributed to students and orders should be placed online by Friday, August 30.
Our payment method is via LOOP either using the mobile app or the desktop site which can be found here. Please do not send cash as we are unable to process cash payments.
Thank you for your assistance and continued support of Book Club.

Seeking Canteen Assistants

Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling casual job within a vibrant school environment? Join our team as a School Canteen Assistant and make a positive impact on the daily lives of our students.

We are currently in search of enthusiastic canteen assistants to join our team working across Middle School, Junior School and Senior School canteens.

Applicants are required to hold a valid Working With Children Check. Previous experience working in a canteen setting or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, including food preparation, customer service, cleaning, and stock control.

Shifts are available throughout Monday to Friday, aligned with the school calendar which constitutes 38 weeks per year. Hours are generally 9-2pm

To be considered for this, please refer to the Position Description on our website and send a resume to recruitment@ccg.vic.edu.au

Scholarship Applications Now Open!

Scholarship applications for Year 5, 7 and 10 entry to Christian College in 2026 are now open. You can access all the information you need, and apply, by visiting our website. There is a hotlink at the top of our homepage that takes you there, or just click here.

The scholarship testing date is Saturday October 12 and all applications must be received no later than close of business on Thursday October 3.

Seeking Support for Work Placements

Students studying the VCE Vocational Major (VM) are timetabled to work with an employer related to their VET course all day on Fridays. This is called Structured Workplace Learning (SWL). There are some prefilled forms to sign and there is a minimal cost of $5.00 a day to the employer. We are seeking workplace opportunities in the Plumbing, Building and Electrical trades. If you or someone you know are willing to help these students, to get a start in their chosen careers please contact myself k.fearnsides@ccg.vic.edu.au or Mary Higgins m.higgins@ccg.vic.edu.au  at Senior Campus. Thank you in anticipation of some support.

Golf Tournament 

Join the Christian College Foundation for an exciting four-person Ambrose Golf Day, including a $30,000 hole in one prize on Thursday, 24th of October at 13th Beach Golf Links, Barwon Heads.

Set on the stunning Bellarine Peninsula, the day provides an opportunity to enjoy the award-winning creek course, known for its undulating couch fairways, deep bunkers and interesting swales and hollows.

You will be treated to a scrumptious breakfast on arrival and an opportunity to participate in several fun activities including the longest drive, nearest to the pin etc.

There is plenty of prizes up for grabs, including a cash prize of $30,000. Score a Hole in One on the 12th Hole and you can win. *

You will also be treated to a delicious buffet lunch and learn more about the incredible work of the foundation. Every dollar raised will be dollar matched!