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Let's Play, Part 2
A message from the Deputy Head of Junior School Donvale.
A few newsletters ago I wrote a piece that talked about the importance of play in relation to children’s learning and Carey’s...
Chaplain’s Corner – Junior School
Over the past few weeks in CARE classes we have been discussing the issues of social justice. One fact that has really struck a chord with us is the realisation that right now the plastic...
22 August 2019
The CDPA ‘take the cake’
A message from the Head of Carey Donvale.
Our hardworking Carey Donvale Parent Association CDPA ‘take the cake’ when it comes to building a sense of community...
Chaplain’s Corner – Carey Donvale
At Carey Donvale we support a young girl through International Needs. Her name is Mwajuma Nafuuma, she is 11 years old and she lives in the south of Uganda. Mwajuma lives with her mother...
08 August 2019
Another impressive transformation
A message form the Head of Junior School Donvale.
Once again, we undertook a very ambitious program of renovations over the recent winter holidays...
Chaplain’s Corner – Junior School
I love Term 3. It is a busy term in my Chaplaincy life – but an exciting one, as the CARE lessons, assemblies and chapel services focus on Social Justice. According to Wikipedia...
25 July 2019
Outdoor Education: Building genuine independence
A message from the Head of Carey Donvale.
As I write this article, the Year 4s are settling down to sleep...
Chaplain’s Corner – Junior School
I have just returned from our annual visit to Robinson River in the Northern Territory. It brings me a lot of joy to be able to introduce some of my Carey friends to my beautiful friends in the Robinson...
20 June 2019
Inspiring our young writers
Our recent Carey Celebrates Literature Festival was a huge success. Once again, we hosted some big names in children’s literature: James Phelan, Lucinda Gifford, Heath McKenzie...
20 June 2019
Let's Play!
A message from the Deputy Head of Carey Donvale.
As a teacher, when you sit and listen to an expert say it's a waste of time teaching concrete operations in numeracy and literacy...