To all in the School community,

With the School still so busy, it’s hard to believe that we’re almost at the end of another term, let alone year. It has been a year of learning and enjoyment. As we know, PYP prepares our students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate in the world around them. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both within and beyond the classroom. Such an endeavour wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our staff, to our students. It is a great privilege and pleasure to work with such professional and passionate people.  

This year, we were fortunate to have a collaborative approach to our PYP leadership which has been inspiring and effective. It has been a privilege working with Brendon and Bridget. I would like to wish Bridget all the best for her 2019 adventure. Bridget has given so much to the development of learning and teaching in our school as a PYP Coordinator and we will miss her wisdom and passion.  

Our community is very much alive and filled with immense spirit, and we need only to reflect on the year to see its extraordinary display of intellectual, physical, artistic and community endeavour: fundraising for Global School Partners, kitchen garden, concerts, barbecues,  exhibition, language groups, fete, guest speakers, units of inquiry, local environment walks, coding, swimming carnivals, athletics, cross country running, chess, debating, robotics, book week, and that’s not to mention successes in ICAS, Da Vinci Decathlon, interschool debating and more…

Finally, and above all, I thank all our students for whom we do it all. It is a privilege and a source of great fulfilment to work with them, to see them learn and grow and thrive, proud of their achievements, and impressive in their thoughtful natures and their compassion.

Enjoy the last few weeks of learning before we all embark on a well earned break.