Community of learners
We love coming together to share our knowledge and the MS Trivia Night saw lots of learning and sharing by all. What fierce competition the Chocolate Coin Toss turned out to be! The piles of chocolate were higher than the piles of phones and no-one left hungry. Thanks to all the HPF City Executive, led so ably by Melissa Fisher who made sure everyone had a good time. Another City sellout! Don’t miss out on the Cocktail Party in Term 3.
Entrepreneurship is evident at City
Our City entrepreneurial spirit was palpable at the recent Makers’ Market. The students had made so many things and whether it was the handcrafted sustainable items, array of delicious food products, laid-back coffee team, cookies in a jar or delicious dog treats, there was something for every customer. Most stalls were a sell out and the providores and artisans all learnt many valuable skills in the art of engaging the customer and closing the deal. We were so proud to see the Year 8 parents enjoy the first glimpse, and then to see the market coming to life on our new Level 9 space was amazing. Special thanks to our staff who teach Start Up and the Head of Entrepreneurship, Damien Meunier.
New spaces on Level 9 opened
Our Level 9 space is complete and a new Year 12 common room, two new classrooms and our multi-purpose exam and function space has already hosted our Senior students and our community. We love seeing the glorious views as the autumnal colours span the vista. Our Chief Operating Officer, Rebecca Arceri, cut the ribbon and declared the new spaces open with loud cheers from our students. Year 12 are loving their new common room and their four microwaves. How lucky we are at City!
Academic Scholarships
Applications are now open for Academic Scholarships at Haileybury, available to current students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. Students currently in Years 3 (excluding current Haileybury students), 5, and 8 in 2024 are eligible to apply for entry into Years 5, 7, and 10 in 2026. Find out more here.
Early Learning Centre
Connections in the ELC
The Pre-Prep children’s inquiry into real-life situations has led us to investigate the correct ways to use tools within our ELC. Mr Gabe Di Martino, our Building and Grounds Supervisor, and Mr Teni Brown, our Facilities Officer were invited into our ELC to demonstrate and provide us with the knowledge of how to use tools and hardware such as hammers, screwdrivers, nails and screws.
The Pre-Preps participated in a hands-on learning experience developing their practical skills as they prepare for independent activities in our tinkering area.
Our wonderful grandparents
On Friday 7 June, the ELC celebrated some very important people in our lives — our grandparents. The morning was filled with joy as the children showcased their classroom and shared their favourite activities.
A Grandparents Garden was created as children and grandparents planted a flower in our ELC garden. Discussions were had, as we shared knowledge of how to care for our flowers and predictions were made as to how big their flower would grow.
This is a special experience for our ELC as our children will be able to visit the garden and remember the wonderful memories they had with their grandparents.
Junior School
Cyber Safety Project incursion
On Tuesday 4 June, Haileybury City Junior School eagerly welcomed back the Cyber Safety Project educators to enhance students’ understanding of safe and unsafe online behaviours. The incursion built upon prior learning and previous visits from the Cyber Safety Project, teaching students to protect themselves with strong passwords, manage their screen time, and interact positively online. The content was tailored to be age and stage appropriate, ensuring an effective and enjoyable learning experience for all.
Embracing reconciliation
As part of National Reconciliation Week 2024, all Junior School students participated in a traditional Indigenous dance incursion program. Expertly facilitated, this immersive program seamlessly combined discussion and physical movement to deepen students’ understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions and beliefs. It included a Welcome to Country, meditation sessions, and explorations of the significance of ceremonies and ceremonial performances. Students also experienced traditional dances and a captivating didgeridoo demonstration, enriching their appreciation of Indigenous cultural practices.
Some highlights included:
"My favourite part of the incursion was how we enacted the amazing dances to learn more about First Nations culture." - Hudson
"My favourite part of the incursion was getting to go into a big spiral and matching our words with significant actions." - Liam
Strings students shine!
All Junior School Strings students had the chance to shine at this year’s City Campus Junior School Strings Recital. The recital, attended by many of our parent community, featured the enchanting story of Grannysaurus told through beautiful melodies performed by our Scrolls and Strings musicians. Well done to all who performed!
Middle School
LEAP Week
The Middle School was buzzing in LEAP (Literature, Enterprise, Arts, Politics) Week with many activities and initiatives taking place.
Tasters for Tournament of Minds, Compass, Model UN and Poetry Out Loud were offered to showcase the wide range of LEAP opportunities that occur throughout the year.
The students had a chance to exercise their literary, artistic and political knowledge before school each morning by completing daily puzzles in the ground floor library. The creative senses were on high alert each lunchtime as students visited Narnia in the Level 2 Dance Studio. Here, they got a taste of this year’s City Middle School Production, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, exploring the world of C S Lewis’s classic.
The $20 Boss Sample Shop was a hit! Our entrepreneurial students sold a range of products, from fidgets and stationery to stickers and lolly bags. All proceeds raised at the $20 Boss Sample Shop were donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. LEAP Week ended with a bang thanks to the Just Dance Flash Mob that was rocking in the Level 4 Common Space on Friday.
Makers Market
Pockets were jingling and taste buds tingling as the much-awaited Startup Makers Marker was held at City. As part of Haileybury’s unique Enterprise and Entrepreneurship subject, Startup, our Year 8 students unveiled their market-style creations, all with a fantastic sustainability twist. From upcycled goodies and yummy treats to eco-friendly marvels, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Fifty per cent of all profits was donated to charity.
Middle School in Action
It was brilliant having our families on campus for Years 6 and 8 Middle School in Action. Our visitors to Year 6 had their knowledge of fractions and decimals tested during engaging Mathematics lessons. In Year 8, the families were fortunate to witness a sneak peak of the Makers Market by attending Startup lessons and gave feedback that provided valuable insights for the students in the lead up to market day.
This was a wonderful opportunity for our families to witness the vibrant teaching and learning program that our Years 6 and 8 students undertake while further strengthening the relationship between home and the School.
Camps galore
The students in Years 7 and 8 developed their camp craft and cooking skills as well as strengthened friendships and built new ones on their recent experience as part of our Experiential Learning Program. The students took part in a range of activities including high ropes, low ropes, canoeing, orienteering, raft building, cycling, bush skills and cultural sessions. There was a great mix of teamwork, challenge and FUN!
The Year 5s travelled to Phillip Island for their first Middle School camp experience. Over the duration of their time away, they attempted the low ropes, flying fox, archery, canoeing and giant swing as well as visiting Nobbies Reserve and A Maze’N Things. A highlight was surfing, which many students were trying for the first time. Their desire to experience something new, support one another and have fun while catching waves typified the manner in which they embraced all that camp provided.
Caroline Merrick
Head of City
Haileybury Parents & Friends City (HPF City)
Middle School Family Trivia Night
What a great night we had on Friday 14 June at the first HPF Middle School Family Trivia Night! Thank you to everyone who attended, making it our second sell-out event for 2024. A total of 160 students and parents/caregivers attended the night and joined together to form a competitive table of eight. The popcorn and lolly bags were a huge hit, along with the pizza and grazing boxes purchased. The chocolate toss and paper plane engineering challenges were fiercely contested, with lots of bragging rights earned by the end of the evening. We will round up the event in the next issue, with all the winners and a few photos of the fun times.
The HPF Executive Committee would like to particularly thank the Trivia Night subcommittee who pulled the night together. The subcommittee included Caterina Kuljis, Richard Winkett and Sarah Hitt. Many hours of discussion, thoughts and internet searching have been spent by the team. Thank you to everyone for your hard work to make the night such a success.
In addition, Caroline Merrick and the Haileybury Executive Team did a huge amount of work behind the scenes, making sure that the topics and questions were age appropriate for both students and parents. The involvement of these Executive members on the night made sure that all participants had a fun night. Once again, a huge thank you to all those who assisted with the Trivia Night and helped to make it such a wonderful family event. We really do appreciate you spending your Friday evening with us.
Second-Hand Uniform Shop
The Second-Hand Uniform pop-up shop will be open on Thursday 20 June from 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm and Friday 21 June from 8.00 am – 9.00 am. Given the renovations, we will once again be in the basement. If you have any items to sell, please complete the form on the myHaileybury app and drop off your items to City Reception or use the blue bins provided. A friendly reminder that all items need to be accompanied by a completed form, including donations. If you have many items, please put a copy of the form with each bundle to assist our volunteers when processing your items.
We hope you all had a lovely King’s birthday weekend and had the time to do something enjoyable with the family. If you are travelling over the school holidays, safe travels, and we will see you in Term 3.
Melissa Fisher
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends City
