Interested is Interesting

Welcome back to the Junior Campus for term 3! We hope you all enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating holiday break, whether it was filled with familiar comforts or exciting new experiences. As we settle into term 3, we’re carrying a wonderful message Father Mike shared during our recent children’s mass: “Interested is Interesting.”

Father Mike beautifully explained how simply asking questions and showing genuine curiosity about another person can brighten their day. By taking an interest in their stories, passions, and experiences, we learn something new and make the other person feel valued and seen. This simple act of curiosity fosters connection and makes the world around us a much more engaging place.

The Interesting Worlds of Book Week

This term, we eagerly anticipated one of the highlights of our Junior Campus calendar: Book Week! This annual celebration is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the wonderfully diverse and interesting worlds that books offer. Just like Father Mike’s message, reading encourages us to be curious – to ask questions about characters, settings, and plots, and to explore perspectives different from our own. Each book is a journey into someone else’s story, a chance to learn and grow through the power of narrative. Let’s encourage our children to embrace this curiosity, to pick up new books, and to discover the many fascinating tales waiting to be uncovered.

Finding the Interesting in Our Own Backyard: Tasmanian Aboriginal Traditions and Customs

In the spirit of being interested in others and the world around us, term 3 also presents a valuable opportunity to learn more about Tasmanian Aboriginal peoples' rich and fascinating traditions and customs. As custodians of this land for thousands of years, they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share. To deepen our understanding and ensure we are teaching authentically and respectfully, our Junior Campus educators recently worked with author Adam Thompson and our Aboriginal Student Success Teacher, Anne-Marie McWatters. This professional development was a powerful way for our staff to engage their curiosity and learn from Aboriginal voices, which will enrich our students' learning experiences. 

Just as we become engrossed in a good book or learn something new about a friend, taking the time to understand Aboriginal perspectives, practices, and history enriches our understanding of our own community and our place within it.

The Interesting World of Science: National Science Week

Our journey of curiosity continues with National Science Week! This is a special time for us to explore the wonders of the scientific world and see how our own questions can lead to incredible discoveries. Science is all about being curious, asking "why?" and "how?", and finding answers through experimentation and observation. We extend a huge thank you to Michele Pikunic, Emma Stafford and Trevena Feldmanis for their fantastic work in coordinating a range of exciting activities for our children. Their efforts allow our students to be hands-on with science and truly experience how being interested in the world around them can lead to some fascinating and fun results.

By fostering curiosity, both within ourselves and in our interactions with others, we make our own lives, and the lives of those around us, more interesting. 

We have a wonderful term ahead filled with opportunities for learning, discovery, and connection.

Yours faithfully 

Samuel Morey – Deputy Principal: Junior Campus

Fullers Bookshop and Botanical Gardens Excursion

Early in term three, our Kindergarten classes enjoyed a fantastic excursion to Fullers Bookshop and the Botanical Gardens.

Bush Kinder at Boronia Beach

This term, our lunchtime Chess Club has been a hive of strategy, laughter, and concentration. Each week, students from across the grades gather in the Sisters of Charity Centre to test their skills, learn new tactics, and enjoy friendly competition with their peers.

For many, chess is more than just a game – it’s a chance to practise patience, problem-solving, and forward thinking. We’ve seen beginners mastering the moves of each piece, while our more experienced players are improving their strategies and helping others.

It’s been wonderful to watch students shake hands after each match, showing sportsmanship and respect in every game.

Whether you’re a rook-ie or a seasoned queen or king, our lunchtime Chess Club with Black Square Chess is the perfect place to make a move!