Welcome Back to Term 3

We are excited to see everyone return refreshed and ready for another great term of learning. This term brings new opportunities for students to continue their learning journey through a wide range of classroom experiences and new topics. We’re looking forward to a positive and productive term together.

We kindly remind all families of the importance of arriving at school on time each morning. A prompt start helps students feel calm, prepared and ready for learning when classes begin. Likewise, leaving promptly at the end of the day supports a calm and orderly environment during pick-up and ensures all students are safely collected under staff supervision.

School Uniform Reminder

A friendly reminder that all students are expected to wear their full school uniform. Please ensure that your child’s uniform aligns with our School Uniform and Dress Code Policy (refer to page 11 of the Student School Diary). Teachers will be closely monitoring uniforms this term to ensure students are wearing them correctly. This includes ensuring top buttons are fastened, shirts are tucked in. and ties are worn. Please also ensure that all uniform items are clearly labelled with your child’s name. For safety reasons, jewellery is not permitted without written approval from the Principal. We appreciate your continued support in upholding our school’s dress standards.

Student Safety Reminder

We also ask for your support in reinforcing an important safety message with your child. To ensure the safety of all students and families, ball games are not permitted before or after school in the Junior School.
Due to the high volume of pedestrian traffic during drop-off and pick-up times, it is essential that we maintain a safe and calm environment for everyone.

Schoolbox Family Engagement Page

Please visit your child’s year level Family Engagement Page. It provides the most up-to-date information about learning and upcoming events. It is updated weekly with an overview of the week’s learning focus across all classroom-based curriculum areas. You can also access additional learning materials and resources to support your child as needed.

Thank you for helping us prioritise student safety, ensure students punctuality and school expectations each day. We look forward to a successful and enjoyable Term 3.

Mrs Melanie Morton – Assistant Principal: Head of Junior School Maddingley and

Mrs Sally Savic – Assistant Principal: Head of Junior School Woodlea

Maddingley

Year 4 Student Chromebook Licences

We are thrilled to share that our Year 4 students are due to begin the process of working towards earning their Chromebook licences! This is an important milestone as it means that once they have completed the necessary steps, they will be permitted to take their Chromebooks home each night.

This initiative is designed to help students develop essential digital skills, take responsibility for their devices and extend their learning beyond the classroom. To earn their Chromebook licences, students must demonstrate their understanding of safe, respectful and responsible online behaviour, proper care of their Chromebooks, and adherence to the Bacchus Marsh Grammar student technology use policies.

We believe this is a valuable opportunity for students to enhance their learning experiences and we are confident they will rise to the challenge.

Year 4 Team (Maddingley)

Woodlea

Super Speak Achievement Award

A big congratulations to Aaradhya J and Cahir P on receiving their Super Speak Achievement Awards.

Aaradhya and Cahir’s awards are presented to students who have completed 2.5 years of Public Speaking and Communication Skills training at Super Speak (equivalent to 100 hours) and presented 10 formal solo speeches.

Mrs Sally Savic – Assistant Principal: Head of Junior School 

Year 2

The Year 2 students had a busy and exciting Term 2, filled with engaging events and hands-on learning.

As part of their Global Studies unit, they explored Japan’s rich culture, learning about traditional foods, clothing, customs and landmarks, as well as Japanese writing and numbers. Highlights included trying on traditional outfits, a Mount Fuji-inspired science experiment, and painting cherry blossoms during their visit to Staughton Vale.

Staughton Vale is always a highlight for our students, and Term 2’s visit was no exception. They enjoyed a range of outdoor activities including bug hunting and hut building, where they applied their learning from the Procedure Writing unit.

Another standout moment was Ambition Day when students dressed as their future selves and collaborated with parents to create vision boards, celebrating their creativity and aspirations. This week, Year 2 students have settled back into the classroom after the holidays and are ready for another exciting term of learning and growth.

Ms Ashlee Taylor – Head of Year 2

Art

Throughout Terms 1 and 2, Year 3 and 4 students engaged in a range of creative projects that developed their artistic skills, cultural awareness and confidence.

One of the highlights was a mixed media composition inspired by Uluru, where Year 4 students used charcoal to create dramatic outback landscapes. Through this unit, students delved into the rich culture of the Anangu people, the traditional custodians of the land. It has sparked ongoing curiosity with students and deepens their understanding of Indigenous perspectives by exploring resources such as The Essential Introduction to Aboriginal Art from the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Students then extended their creative practice by sculpting clay turtles, a hands-on task that not only strengthened their fine motor skills, but also nurtured a growing interest in turtles as symbols of longevity and resilience.

Year 3 students also explored the seven elements of art by creating detailed leaf artworks, proudly mounting and framing their pieces independently. It has been a joy to witness the students’ growing confidence, cultural curiosity and strong sense of ownership in their artistic journeys.

Mrs Angela Ryder – Art Teacher