Junior Primary - Head Lice
Sport
House Public Speaking
JSPA - Year 4
JSPA - Year 6
Forthcoming events

15 August 2003 No. 25

From Head of the Junior School

Congratulations are extended to the Year Five and Six footballers that had a very successful, but more importantly, an enjoyable outing on the MCG last Friday. Playing at half time of the Cordner/Eggleston Cup, the boys were great ambassadors for the school and themselves, winning more games than they lost.

The boys received a great thrill forming a tunnel for the "firsts" to run through at the end of half time and at the start of the third quarter. This support was acknowledged by the senior boys via a thank you card autographed by each member of the successful Scotch team.

Many thanks are extended to those families who were able to share this special occasion and I know that for the boys (and some staff!) for whom this was their first step onto the hallowed turf, that this will be remembered for many years to come.

Congratulations are extended to the first eighteen for once again, retaining the Cordner/Eggleston Cup. Well played, Scotch!

Congratulations are also extended to the many boys who performed in the two music concerts held this week, in the Memorial Hall.

On Wednesday, our string players participated in the annual Strings Concert and then on Thursday, brass, percussion and woodwind players participated in the Bands Concert. Both nights presented groups across the school, displaying varying standards and this was a wonderful opportunity for the younger boys to experience the possibilities in the future. Many thanks to the music staff for their on-going support, encouragement and efforts with the variety of music programs presented to the boys of the College.

We have had no theme running this week, but I do however leave you with the following as my thought for the week…..

If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow,
you will have today to be thankful for.

Remember to give thanks for all that God provides for us and
for all that He will provide for us in the future.

Guy B Mason

Junior Primary

Head Lice

Another incidence of lice has been reported to us. Please be aware of this and treat your child if necessary. We appreciate being notified of each occurrence so other families can be vigilant in checking their boys.

As I have mentioned previously, an interesting and informative web site regarding Head Lice, the treatment of it and reasons for the re-occurrence can be found at http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/phtm/PHTM/hlice/hlinfo1.htm.

Associate Professor Rick Speare, from James Cook University and the Department of Public Health, is regarded as an authority on the subject and provides detailed information on this site.

Bronwyn Dandie - Director of Junior Primary

Sport

Malvern Baseball Club

Malvern Baseball Club is running some "come and try days" on Saturday 6th, 13th and 20th September between

2:30 pm and 4:30 pm at Kooyong Park. It is open for any Junior players in the under 12 and under 14 age group.

If you are interested please read the flyer on the Sports Notice Board and /or see Mr Leith.

Year 5 & Year 6 Winter Sport.

Don't forget all your appropriate uniform and protective gear!

Good Luck for the remaining games to all boys in Year 5 & 6 who participate in Winter Sports this term.

Ian Leith - Head Of Sport

House Public Speaking Information:

No impromptu speeches.

Props/dress up allowed.

All boys need to have a talk prepared by Wednesday 20th August.

Boys will be marked on the following:

• Introduction - how to capture the audience
• Fluency
• Expression
• Content - preparation
• Presentation - body language and eye contact

Trials will be held during House Meetings on 20th, 27th and 3rd September.

Finals will be held week 9 on 8th & 10th September.

Good luck to everyone.

Christine Carney - Teacher in charge of Campbell House

JSPA - Year 4

Family Picnic Afternoon - Sunday, 24th August at 12:30 pm

Bring your kids, balls, bats, bikes and picnic food for a Year 4 family gathering at Central Gardens, (otherwise known as The Rocket Playground), Henry Street, Hawthorn. Mark this in your diary with a further reminder notice to follow.

Year 4 Class Representatives

JSPA - Year 6

Family Footy Day - Sunday, 31st August at 12:30 pm

Come and join Grade 6 Boys at a Family Football Day including a Fathers v Sons match on the Lower East Oval. BBQ lunch will be served. The RSVP date: Friday 22nd

August. The cost: $5 per person.

Please contact: Barb Hurley 9818 6213 or make a cheque payable to JSPA and place it in the box at the Junior School Office.

Year 6 Class Representative

Forthcoming Events