Junior School Term 4 Week 7

Head of Campus – The Wonder of Creativity

This week has been a fabulous celebration of creativity both at Junior School and across the College. Student creativity has been showcased through the outstanding work of students displayed at the Christian College Art, Technology and Design Festival at the Villa Paloma, through preparations for Celebration evening at Junior School and through the dynamic and exciting learning opportunities for our students in each classroom.

Creativity is a wondrous and wonderful landscape for students to explore as they are the author of their own original and valuable ideas, solutions, and expressions. Creativity is closely linked to problem-solving and enables students to approach challenges in innovative ways. Furthermore, creativity often flourishes in environments that are collaborative. When students are encouraged to share their different skills and perspectives together there is great scope for generating new insights and new solutions.  As a society we benefit from this problem-solving and collaboration of our students where they come to see and find solutions to the many and varied problems in our world. When creativity leads to adaptability we continue to move forward towards human flourishing.

Whether through art, music, writing, or other forms, creativity allows individuals to convey their emotions, thoughts, and experiences in unique and personal ways. I pray that you were able to see the enormous amount of creativity both at the College Arts Festival and through your child’s learning at Junior School this week and I encourage you to perhaps find some time for yourselves this coming week to experience the joy of creativity.

What’s on at Junior School

Week 8   – Reverse Advent Calendar – A non-perishable Christmas or dessert food item
Tuesday November 21 – 2024 Prep Transition Session 3; Buddies to spend time with new Preps.
Tuesday November 21 – Year 1 String Trials
Tuesday November 21 – Year 2 String Program concert for Year 1 students
Wednesday November 22 – Discovery Learning 
Thursday November 23 – Year 4 Project Care stall  
Friday November 24 – Student Leaders Assembly item 

Week 9   – Reverse Advent Calendar – Stationery and back-to-school items
Tuesday November 28 – Sirovilla Choir & Strings performance (Years 3 & 4 selected students) 9:30am
Wednesday November 29 – Celebration Evening Rehearsals, Costa Hall. 
Wednesday November 29 – Celebration Evening, Costa Hall 7:00pm start. (Refer to Edsmarts regarding permission to attend rehearsal and uniform/costume requirements) 
Thursday November 30 – Bravehearts incursion Year 1 and Year 2 
Friday December 1 – Year 4 Graduation Ceremony, Middle School-Highton SAC, 10am (Refer to EdSmart)

Week 10
Monday December 4 – Hooptime Final – Selected Year 4 students (EdSmart to come)
Tuesday December 5 – Junior School Activities Day (Refer to EdSmart)
Wednesday December 6 – Year 4 ‘Jason Mahoney’ Bike Ride (Refer to EdSmart)
Wednesday December 6 – Discovery Learning.
Friday December 8 – Final Christmas Service, 12:30pm.
Friday December 8 – Conclusion of Term 4, 2:30pm finish.

Our Fantastic Festival! 

This year’s Art, Technology and Design Festival was a spectacular success! Once again, we were proud to highlight hundreds of pieces of work from Christian College students ranging from Kindergarten through to Year 12, with all five campuses and two kindergartens represented.   

The feedback from attendees, including parents and families, Christian College staff and students, and other visitors. Our students have so much creativity and love to express themselves in different ways through art, technology and design. Our dedicated ATD staff work brilliantly with them to harness and develop their skills all areas we offer.   

The Festival Finale this year was a great event with hundreds of people gathering to take in the exhibition, hear from our inspiring guest speaker Bec Riddle, and attend the ‘Creators in the Spotlight’ sessions. It was wonderful to listen to our students talk about various aspects of their creative journeys in completing a whole range of different projects.  

Many people worked so incredibly hard in many different ways to make the Festival such a memorable and successful event – from ATD staff, the College leadership to marketing, maintenance, special events personnel and many other professional support staff, and of course the hundreds of students who created the artworks on display, and those who worked behind the scenes – a big THANK YOU. Your efforts have brought profound joy and many happy memories to our Christian College community in 2023. 

Reverse Advent Calendar: Week 1

Wow! What a wonderful first week of our Reverse Advent Calendar. Our Christmas tree is filled with non-perishable food items that will be such a help for people in need this Christmas. It has been so special to watch the students come and place these items under the tree each morning and there have been wonderful conversations about having a heart of generosity and service at this time of year. 

Thank you so very much for your incredible generosity to this initiative, we are so appreciative to be able to offer all these donations to the Salvos. 

Next week is non-perishable sweet items and Christmas food for our second week of our Reverse Advent Calendar.

Lost Property

As the final weeks of the year approach, I encourage parents to check our lost property items. Uniform that is not named will be given to the Uniform Shop to resell; all other unnamed items will be donated. Please visit Reception over the next two weeks to look through the lost property items.

Prep – Around the World we go!

The Prep children set off on an around the world adventure a couple of weeks ago. So far, we have visited Australia, Asia and Europe. When we reach each continent there is a lot to explore. We have been reading about animals that live on each continent, food that is eaten, landscapes and special buildings and other unique features.

The children have created various art works about koalas in Australia, Bengal tigers in India, and Giant Pandas in China. They have built castles from Germany and recorded key facts. The Preps have also written books and participated in their own independent research.

It has been a wonderful journey so far and we cannot wait to continue.

Ancient Egypt

This term, our Year 1 students are on a thrilling journey of discovery, unraveling the marvels of Ancient Egypt. Engaged in our content knowledge unit, these young explorers have stepped back in time to delve into the mysteries of this ancient civilization.

Geography has come alive for our Year 1 students as they have learnt about Egypt’s location on a world map, nestled in the northern part of Africa near the vast Sahara Desert. The excitement is palpable as they have discovered the significance of this unique location.

Particularly captivating for our Year 1s is the newfound understanding of Egypt’s proximity to the Nile River and the ways in which the Nile provided water and nourishment to the people and animals of ancient Egypt. As we eagerly anticipate the Year 1 students’ continued exploration of Ancient Egypt, we’re delighted to witness their enthusiasm for learning and discovery.

We are looking forward to next week’s discovery the great Pyramids of Egypt.

Year 4 – Nurturing a Sustainable Earth

In a recent Geography unit, Year 4 students explored the intricate interconnections within the environment and between people and the Earth. The focus was on fostering an understanding of sustainability, delving into the impact of natural and human processes on the Earth’s surface.

Through engaging discussions, the students grappled with the definition of sustainability and its associated challenges. They investigated how changes to the Earth affect living things, and actively brainstormed ways to care for the environment in their daily lives. The unit highlighted the crucial role the environment plays in supporting human life and other living things. By considering diverse views on the environment, the students gained insights into how perspectives influence approaches to sustainability.

The culmination of the unit was a project where students created posters on a sustainability topic of their choice, showcasing their understanding of global issues and proposing various ways to contribute to a sustainable future. This comprehensive approach emphasised the use and management of natural resources, waste, and the custodial responsibility of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, equipping the students to be stewards of a vibrant and sustainable Earth.

Cross Campus Drum Night – Are you Rolling?

Did you know the longest continuous drum roll on record was played for 16 hours, 41 minutes and 50 seconds? A great goal for our budding drummers, maybe?

The joy of drumming was evident at the RW Gibson Centre on Tuesday night as over 20 drummers from all 5 campuses came together to share an amazing night of percussive excellence! With students from Years 1 to 11 it was a joy for the audience to witness a variety of genres, beats and catchy tunes. Impressive coordination and precision were exhibited by students and the positivity in sharing cross campus and with great comradery was a highlight of the evening.

Please enjoy some photos from this great annual event on the College Calendar.

Get Some Unique Christmas Cards and Support Williams House

This year Williams House is selling packets of Christmas cards designed by our own little artists!

We are selling our Angel/Shepherd cards for $5 for a pkt of 6 and our Nativity cards are $7 for a pkt of 10. Each packet contains either 6 or 10 different designs.

If you would like to support the kinder and share our creations with the community this Christmas, the cards are available at all CCG campus receptions and of course at Williams House. Payment can be made with cash or card.

We also take over-the-phone orders with direct deposit. Phone 5241 3556

All money raised will go towards making some new additions to our outdoor yards!

We hope you love these gorgeous creations and enjoy sharing them with your family and the community this Christmas!

With thanks from all the children and the team at WH!