Mrs Dunwoody reflects on today's reopening ceremony and shares some important news with the community.
At the conclusion of Semester 1, we proudly recognised our Junior School Spirit Award recipients. These awards are given to those students who exemplify the values that sit at the heart of a Camberwell Girls Grammar School education. Throughout the semester, these students consistently demonstrated our School Values of Courage, Commitment, Hope, Integrity and Respect, not only through their achievements, but through the way they approached learning, their relationships with others and their participation in daily school life.
What makes these students so special is that they understand that character matters. They show kindness and respect towards others, even when no one is watching. They approach challenges with courage, persevere when learning becomes difficult, and remain committed to doing their best. They act with integrity, making thoughtful choices and positively influencing those around them. Many are quiet role models, whose actions speak louder than words, helping to create classrooms and playground spaces where everyone feels valued, included and encouraged.
The Spirit Awards remind us that success is about far more than academic achievement. It is about the Values we live each day and the positive contribution we make to our community. We congratulate all recipients and thank them for helping to make our Junior School such a special place.
Semester 1 Junior School Spirit Award Recipients
Class Awards
Foundation – Samantha S
Year 1 – Milla L
Year 2D – Sophie W
Year 2R – Luna W
Year 3S – Mia S
Year 4 – Miranda H
Year 5C – Arie Z
Year 5G – Ellie M
Year 6G – Yino L
Year 6H – Chloe D
Specialist Awards
Art F–3 – Annika W (3S)
Art 4–6 – Faith T (5G)
Library F–3 – Noria X (Foundation)
Library 4–6 – Iris M (6H)
Chinese Heritage F–4 – Mia L (4O)
Chinese Mainstream F–4 – Marvella L (3S)
Music F–3 – Angela H (2R)
Music 4–6 – Sophie T (6H)
PE F–3 – Madeline C (Foundation)
PE 4–6 – Emilia Z (4O)
STEAM F–6 – Alicia J (3S)
French 5–6 – Rose D (6H)
Kellie Morgan
Head of Junior School
Throughout Term 2, the children in EL3 developed a strong sense of connection to their families and home environments through a combination of intentional teaching experiences and child led investigations. As we observed the children’s imaginative play, many began creating homes and family settings, using role play to explore relationships, routines and different family experiences.
In response to these emerging interests, we introduced loose parts, construction resources and manipulatives to enrich their thinking and provide opportunities for further exploration. Over time, the children’s ideas evolved from family homes into more complex structures. As they built, children drew connections to familiar landmarks, cityscapes and significant buildings within their communities and lived experiences.
This term, we will build on these interests by expanding our investigations of places, spaces and the structures that continue to inspire us. Through rich, inquiry-based experiences, the children will be encouraged to express their ideas, theories and understandings through the 100 Languages of Children (Reggio Emilia). Guided by their curiosity and ongoing wonderings, we will continue to document, reflect on and extend their learning in meaningful and creative ways.
Rebecca Meyer and Jacqui Laird
Early Learning 3 Teachers
Mrs Dunwoody reflects on today's reopening ceremony and shares some important news with the community.
The Secondary School students had an exciting start to the Term by stepping into the refurbished Barbara Sutton Hall for the first time.
The community came together at the end of the term to conduct mock job interviews with our Year 9 students.
