Term 4 - 17 November 2008 |
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Strings Ensembles Concert |
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Year 7 - 2009 Orientation Day |
JS Band Concert |
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Last week we conducted our Prep Orientation morning with more than 80 parents and their 4 and 5 year olds attending. The morning was a wonderful occasion all round with the new "Preppies" having an opportunity to get used to their new rooms and teachers prior to starting next year. It was also a very useful time for the parents to hear a bit more about what is in store for their children and them and also to meet other parents about to embark on the same journey which will last for the next 13 years. I spoke about my thoughts on starting school and, in particular, on the partnership that we all begin when we first send our children to school. As I have mentioned in this newsletter previously, the success of this partnership has a direct influence on how well our children travel on that journey. One of the most important aspects of the child/parent/teacher partnership is trust and communication. I have greatly appreciated the trust that so many of you have given me and the faith that you have placed in the School. Through open lines of communication the sense of trust and faith can only be enhanced. Jon Abbott, Acting Head of Junior School |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL YEAR 6 2009 FAMILIES |
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On Saturday, 28 February 2009 Carey will conduct the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) scholarship examinations for entry into Year 7, 2010. The scholarships are awarded for academic excellence and cover tuition fees only. Applications will be available on-line only from Monday, 22 December 2008 via the School’s website www.carey.com.au. Simply go to “Admissions”, “Scholarships” and you will find the application procedure explained in more detail. This process is most simple and direct. On-line registration accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Diners payments. The application fee is $75 and registration closes at 5.00pm on Friday, 20 February 2009. Late applications will be accepted until 5.00pm on Monday, 23 February 2009 and an additional late fee of $55 will apply. No applications will be accepted after this date. Please contact the Admissions office if you do not receive a letter with details about the application process by the end of January. Liz Kingston, Admissions Office, 9816 1395 |
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CLOSA Parents |
Robinson River |
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We are looking for parents who
have moved to Carey from overseas and interstate to help establish
CLOSA Parents. Starting in Term 1 2009, we aim to offer activities
which reflect our diverse backgrounds and to offer support to parents
new to Melbourne. For more information please contact: |
Robinson River students are currently preparing to have a Christmas
concert this year and Helen Webber, the school principal, was hoping
the Carey community would be able to send up some simple white coloured
T-shirts and black knee length shorts for the Year 5/6 component
of their concert. Only 8 sets are required and we would be very
grateful if any families who may have some old t-shirts and shorts
of this kind (that would fit Years 5/6 students) would be able to
donate them to the school. If you think you can help could you please
email jskew@carey.com.au and we will co-ordinate the collection. |
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Junior School House Athletics Day: Friday 21 November |
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All parents are invited to this Friday’s House Athletics Carnival at Carey Bulleen. This is one of the biggest community events on the Junior School Calendar. Please note the following details: Children may wear Carey House sports uniform to and from School on the day. Upper School (Years 3-6): Events commence at approximately 9.15am. Lower School (Prep - Year 2): Events commence at approximately 10.15am and conclude at 12.30pm. Lower School will return to Kew at approximately 2.00pm. The Carnival will conclude for Years 3-6 at approximately 2.45pm, with the presentation to follow. Year 3-6 children will return to the Junior School by approximately 3.15pm. Upper School students will sit together in the grandstand with their House. Lower School students will sit in class groups on Dunshea Oval. Marquees will be in place for protection from the sun. |
As this is our Aths carnival and all students are being physically active, can I ask that a healthy, energetic lunch including a water bottle be packed for your children? *Refreshments will be available for parents at the Bulleen Canteen and from the JSPA tents throughout the day. These refreshments are available to parents only. *IMPORTANT: Dismissal arrangements: For safety reasons, all children will return to the Junior School on buses. There will be no pick ups from Bulleen on this day. Keeping track of and ensuring the safe whereabouts of the children is our number one priority. All children will be dismissed from Kew at the normal time. . We are looking forward to seeing many parents supporting this important Junior School community day. Jon Parks, Head of Jnr Phys Ed/Sport |
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