Welcome back to the whole school community from the Junior Sub School team. In particular we would like to welcome those who are new to our school community in 2026.
The year has commenced with the usual level of organised chaos. We are very excited to have 271 new year 7 students joining us. It has been very pleasing to see the way the new students have settled into school. This was no more evident than in the very first year level assembly when almost all of the students calmly found their correct class and filed dutifully into the Performing Arts Centre. We understand that many of our young people were nervous about joining the new school, but they showed great resilience as they negotiated the trials of the new timetable, lockers, moving classes between periods and making new friends. Well done Year 7s.
The new Year 7s were officially welcome to the school at the Whole School Assembly on 9 February. Each of our 12 classes filed into the Covered Outdoor Learning Area to the applause of the balance of the student body. This can be a daunting experience, but our students were on their best behaviour and showed that they will be a year level to be proud of. On behalf of the year 7s, Ayden Tran and Nhat-Anh Le acknowledged the welcome and spoke to the student experience of being in year 7. Both students spoke exceedingly well.
There are two critical events coming up for the Junior School students. The Year 7 Student Expo and Information night is on 24 February at 6pm. All Year 7 students together with their parents, carers and guardians are invited to attend in order to meet with their core subject teachers and see some of the work that students have been completing. This is a great opportunity to make a strong connection between school and home and so we strongly encourage all students, parents, carers and guardians to attend. Later in the term we have the Swimming Carnival at Oak Park Pool. This is held on 2 March. Note that the competitive swimming aspect of the day is not compulsory, but there are plenty of opportunities to have some water based fun activities, such as the water slide and pool volleyball.
The Junior Sub School team thanks parents, carers and guardians for the support and encouragement that they offer their young people and we understand that by working together we can achieve the best possible outcomes.
Mr Craig Moore – Junior Sub School Leader