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A hive of activity at Donvale
Over the Easter break we undertook a very ambitious program of renovations. In just 12 working days, the Prep classrooms, lower school toilets, ELC bathrooms and the school tuckshop were all...
09 May 2019
Staff farewells and Easter traditions
At the end of this term and next, we farewell a number of influential and longstanding members of the Junior School Kew staff community.
04 April 2019
Screen time and green time
‘Yes, kids love technology – but they also love Lego, scented markers, handstands, books and mud puddles. It’s all about balance.’ – Parenting Kids and Technology
04 April 2019
Down to the wire: Donvale House Swimming
It was almost a case of history repeating itself as we all enjoyed the excitement of an incredibly close House Swimming carnival. Only a handful of points separated all the Houses throughout...
21 March 2019
Grandfriends, a swimming carnival and developing mathematicians
The Junior School was buzzing with excitement last Wednesday as we welcomed approximately 600 special Grandfriends to...
21 March 2019
Belonging to a community
Feeling connected to a community provides us with a sense of belonging, helps us define who we are and supports our wellbeing. However, it is not as simple as just existing within a community...
07 March 2019
Learning from our students
I openly acknowledge that I am very privileged to work with the amazing children at this school. They inspire me, they challenge me, they remind me of what a wonderful world we live in...
07 March 2019
Building important connections
Mr Grutzner attends assembly almost every week, which enables the children get to know him as more than just our school Principal. Each week, as part of our regular greeting, he shares...
26 February 2019
New students and resilience
Do you remember the mix of excitement and uncertainty that a brand new school year held for many of us? New school shoes, books, bag, calculator, lunchbox, locker, teacher, friends...
26 February 2019
From the Deputy Head of Junior School
New students and ‘Resilience’ – The Positive Learner Attribute for 2019
21 February 2019