Welcome to Term 2! It was wonderful to welcome our children back to School on Wednesday. Many had stories to share about family trips away, or ...
Welcome to Term 2!
It was wonderful to welcome our children back to School on Wednesday. Many had stories to share about family trips away, or ‘staycations’, with the common theme being that all had enjoyed the break.
We are very pleased to welcome new children and their families to the Junior Campus:
Viktor Mosley |
ELC-M |
Zoe Mitchell |
Grade 1 |
Millie Ellis |
ELC-M |
Finn Quill |
Grade 1 |
Aleesha Sharma |
ELC-M |
Oliver Kearns |
Grade 2 |
William Peterson |
ELC-C |
Laura Cuhna |
Grade 3 |
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Florence Gooch |
Grade 5 |
Staff Professional Learning Days
At the beginning of Term 2, staff came together for 2 days of professional learning, to further our progress with our Strategic Plan – to invest in our people, resources, and systems in order to continuously improve the School’s provision of excellent education and opportunities.
We began with clarifying our understanding of the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) Safeguarding Children standards. These sessions enabled staff to consolidate their knowledge of our individual and collective responsibility with regard to the safety of children and young people, in readiness for our visit by representatives from the ACF next week. Mandatory Reporting was also a topic for review and discussion.
Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist, PhD Scholar and all-round ‘Pracademic’, Paul Taylor gave an interactive and engaging keynote address on Mental Vitality, reminding us all of the importance of prioritising our health and wellbeing. Such was the level of motivation after his presentation, staff have been exercising and having daily cold showers! If you are interested, you can find out more from Paul’s webpage: HOME | Mind Body Brain Performance Institute

On the second day, Junior Campus staff began the day with a coffee and a walk by the river before working with facilitators from Independent Schools Tasmania (IST) Ruth Croser and Mark Seagar. Continuing our focus on wellbeing, all staff reviewed our positive behaviour management strategies with Ruth Croser and the Early Learning staff collaborated to review and update our Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) with Mark Seagar.
The professional learning days gave us a great opportunity to come together and collaborate as a whole staff, Junior Campus team and year level groups. Collegiality was fostered and much was achieved.
Happy Mothers’ Day to all!
On Friday 6 May, we welcomed mothers, grandmothers and special guests to the Junior Campus to celebrate families and mothers. A coffee cart was there for that important early cup of coffee and muffins, pastries and bananas were available to eat. Visitors were welcome to visit classrooms where special handmade gifts were waiting. They also could see our learning spaces and find out more about what is happening at school.
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Early Learning ‘Love Tree’ |
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Gifts for Kinder mums |
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Happy Mother’s Day from Grade 4B |
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A lovely welcome for 1G mothers |
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Just in case you didn’t know, 5C had a book to remind you |
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5C artists pay tribute to their mothers |
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We were very pleased to support local charity, Tassie Mums. Parents are thanked for their generous donation of baby bottles and baby cream which will help provide Tasmanian babies and children with everyday essentials for a happy and healthy life.
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Gifts for ‘Tassie Mums’ to distribute to mothers in need |
Our Grade 2 Teachers, Martine Cook and Debbie Deans, were instrumental in driving the preparation and planning for this lovely community event. Sincere thanks to Martine and Debbie, and all the team, for ensuring that we had such a happy morning together. Thanks to all parents, children and staff for joining in the spirit of giving.
Junior Campus Staffing News
Next Wednesday, Felicity Hewitt will be returning as Deputy Head of Junior Campus after a period of leave. Many of you will know Felicity as she has over 20 years’ service and experience at the Junior School. She is looking forward to reconnecting with staff, students and families and we are looking forward to welcoming her back.
We thank Christian Zantuck for his selfless contribution while he served as Acting Deputy Head of Junior Campus. He has fulfilled the role with integrity and heart, always making decisions in the best interests of children, colleagues and the School. Christian is highly regarded as a loyal friend and leader; his love of the School is evident. Christian will return to his role as PE and Sport Teacher.
At the end of term, we will also farewell our Art Teacher, Laura Watts. Laura has been with us since 2010 and is known for her dedication to developing and educating our students’ creative expression and nurturing their artistic abilities. We thank Laura for her contribution to the Junior Campus.
We also welcome Pre-Service teacher, Chloe Krivan (Deakin University – Masters of Teaching), who began her teaching practicum with the 5B students this week. A very big thank you to Grade 5 teacher, Sophie Gunn, who will be Chloe’s mentor for the 20 days that she will be with us.
Welcome Noah William Brown!
We are delighted to share lovely news from Grade 5 Teacher, Timothy Brown and his wife Taryn. They are very proud to announce the safe arrival of Noah William Brown, born Tuesday 3 May 2022 at the Royal Hobart Hospital. A brother for Tommy. Timothy, a very proud dad, reports that Taryn and baby Noah are doing well. It will be a special Mother’s Day for the Brown family!
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Noah William Brown |
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ANZAC Appeal
Junior Campus students and families are to be thanked for the fabulous support of the ANZAC Appeal and the Launceston RSL Sub-Branch. Last term, students were very generous with their time, selling poppies, badges and wristbands before and after school. We are very pleased that we raised $339.20! The money will be used to provide support and assistance for current and former members of the Australian Defence Forces and their families.
The Launceston RSL Sub-Branch also invited our school to participate in the ANZAC Day Civic Service which was held at the Launceston Cenotaph. Our Junior Campus Captains, Elsie Miller and Ben Watson, joined our Senior Campus Captains and represented Grammar at the Service. An ANZAC Assembly was held on Wednesday to commemorate the day.
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Launceston Grammar Leaders at the ANZAC Service |
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Grade 6 lead Junior Campus ANZAC Assembly |
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Little Extras
Parents will have received information about the Junior Campus ‘Little Extras’ programme, which commences in Week 2. If your child is interested in Dance or Taekwondo, please complete the enrolment forms so they can participate.
Healthy Communication Habits
Parents and carers can contact the School using electronic communications, by telephone and in person. We are keen to engage with you, especially during regular hours, and endeavour to respond within 24 hours. In the interest of keeping our on-line engagement at healthy levels, we hope that you understand if we do not respond to evening communications immediately. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Term 2 dates (as at Friday 6 May) are below.
Best wishes to all for a great weekend with family and a happy and productive term
Sheona Carter
Head of Junior Campus
Tues 10 – Fri 20 May |
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NAPLAN Testing (Grades 3 + 5) |
Tues 24 May |
5.30pm |
Music Soiree |
Fri 27 May |
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JC House Cross Country Carnival (P-6) |
Wed 8 June |
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NIJSSA Cross Country Carnival |
Mon 13 June |
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Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday |
Wed 16 June |
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NIJSSA Cross Country Carnival Backup Date |
Tues 21 June |
9.30am – 2.30pm |
Tas All Schools Cross Country Championships |
Wed 22 June |
5.30pm |
Music Soiree |
Thurs 30 June |
5.30pm |
Ensemble Concerts |