CHRISTMAS MUFTI-DAY
Primary students (including Pre-Kindergarten) at both Campuses may wear Christmas coloured mufti (red, green and white) on the last day of School, Thursday 5 December. Students must have closed shoes and clothing suitable for School (i.e. no strappy tops, very short shorts or inappropriate images/writing on t-shirts). They are not permitted to have any spray paint in their hair.
K-2 HOME READERS
All readers are to be returned by Wednesday 27 November. Thank you for promptly returning these books and thank you also to our helpers who have changed books throughout the year.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION DAYS
We recently welcomed 100 Kindergarten students and their families to the RJ community across both Campuses last week, as well as meeting with parents of our 2020 Pre-Kindergarten class. The students were very cute as always and settled quickly into their new environment. We look forward to getting to know our new students and their families across the Campuses in 2020.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Pre-Kindergarten End of Year Christmas Concerts will be held at the Marsden Park Campus commencing at 2:30pm on Tuesday 26 November (for students who attend Monday/Tuesday, Monday/Tuesday/Friday or Monday-Friday) and Wednesday 27 November (for students who attend Wednesday/Thursday or Wednesday-Friday). Students wear their Pre-Kindergarten Summer Uniform. Students will receive their Semester 2 Report at the end of the relevant afternoon celebrations.
PRIMARY PRESENTATION NIGHT AND YEAR 6 GRADUATION – MARSDEN PARK CAMPUS
A combined Primary Presentation Night and Year 6 Graduation will be held on Monday 2 December in the School Hall at the Oakhurst Campus commencing at 6:30pm. This is a fantastic evening which celebrates the achievements of Primary students throughout the 2019 School year in a variety of areas including Christian character, diligence, improvement, extra-curricular involvement. We also acknowledge our very first Year 6 students at the Marsden Park Campus and acknowledge their contributions to the Campus. Student attendance is compulsory at Presentation Night so please mark this important date in your calendar. Performers and award recipients should arrive at 6:00pm. Students wear their Summer Uniform. Girls dresses should be knee height. Shoes should be neatly polished, and hair styled in a neat, School-appropriate style as per the Uniform Policy. Student Reports will be presented at the conclusion of the evening. Student Reports will be collected via surname rather than class so families with more than one child can collect all their children’s Reports from the one place. There will be performances by some of our peripatetic students and teachers, Novello Strings, Year 1, Year 2, Year 6 and, RJ SingStars and the Years 4-6 class.
PRIMARY PRESENTATION NIGHT – DAY ATTIRE – MARSDEN PARK CAMPUS
In order for School Uniforms to be cleaned and ready for Presentation Night, Primary students may wear their Sports Uniform to School on Monday 2 December.
PRIMARY PRESENTATION NIGHT – OAKHURST CAMPUS
Primary Presentation Night will be held on Wednesday 4 December in the School Hall commencing at 6:30pm. This is a fantastic evening which celebrates the achievements of Primary students throughout the 2019 School year in a variety of areas including Christian character, diligence, improvement, extra-curricular involvement and sporting achievement. Student attendance is compulsory at Presentation Night so please mark this important date in your calendar. Performers and award recipients should arrive at 6:00pm. Students wear their Summer Uniform. Girls dresses should be knee height. Shoes should be neatly polished, and hair styled in a neat, School-appropriate style as per the Uniform Policy. Student Reports will be presented at the conclusion of the evening. Student Reports will be collected via surname rather than class so families with more than one child can collect all their children’s Reports from the one place. Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 will be collected from the Hardcourt after parents have collected Student Reports. There will be performances by the Primary Guitar Ensemble, Combined String Ensemble, Combined Band, Year 1, Year 4, Kindergarten, selected Year 6 students and, RJ SingStars and additional singers from Years 5 and 6.
PRIMARY PRESENTATION NIGHT – DAY ATTIRE – OAKHURST CAMPUS
In order for School Uniforms to be cleaned and ready for Presentation Night, Primary students may wear their Sports Uniform to School on Wednesday 4 December.
SCHOOL UNIFORM 2020
Parents are reminded to take the opportunity over the holiday break to review and replace any missing Uniform items or items their child has outgrown. All students require a School hat throughout the entirety of the School year. Sport shoes must be joggers (not basketball shoes) and below the ankle. Please ensure all Uniform items are clearly labeled. Students in Kindergarten and Year 1 only may wear black lace-up or Velcro leather school shoes (full foot coverage – no Mary Jane styles). Students in Years 1-6 must wear black lace-up leather school shoes.
TWILIGHT MARKETS AND CAROLS
The Twilight Markets and Carols will be held at the Marsden Park Campus on Friday 29 November, commencing with markets and food stalls from 5:00pm. Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 from both Campuses will be leading carols from the stage on the evening. Be sure to bring a picnic rug and your singing voice for a wonderful community celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour.
YEAR 6 GRADUATION – OAKHURST CAMPUS
Next Thursday 28 November, we formally acknowledge the achievement of our Year 6 students in completing their Primary years of schooling at their Year 6 Graduation Assembly. Graduation commences at 9:00am in the School Hall, followed by Morning Tea for the Year 6 students and their families. Students wear their Summer Uniform. Girls dresses should be knee height. Shoes should be neatly polished, and hair styled in a neat, School-appropriate style as per the Uniform Policy. 2019 Leadership badges should be worn.
YEAR 6 ACTIVITIES AFTERNOON – BOTH CAMPUSES
On Thursday 28 November, Year 6 students from both Campuses head out for a fun day of activities and enjoy a pizza lunch together. Students from the Oakhurst Campus will change into casual bowling clothes after their Graduation Assembly. Students from the Marsden Park Campus wear casual bowling clothes for the full day. Our Year 6 students have modeled excellent behaviour throughout the year. They have been wonderful buddies to our Kindergarten children. The Year 6 Leaders have been excellent role models in the School and I thank them for their service throughout the year. We wish our Year 6 students all the best as they commence their Secondary years.
YEAR 6 CONNECTS AND YEAR 7 ORIENTATION DAYS
Selected Year 6 students from both Campuses will share learning at the Marsden Park Campus on Wednesday 20 November for their second Year 6 Connects day. Year 6 students enjoyed their Year 7 Orientation Days over the past few weeks and are excited about transitioning to Secondary in 2020.
The Primary Staff wish all families a safe and spirit-filled Christmas. To the small number of students and families leaving RJ at the end of the year, we pray that you will look back fondly on your time at RJ and experience God’s love and grace as you continue your educational journey.
Mrs Narelle Taylor
Assistant Principal/Head of Primary
