Edrington

Junior School

Get ready for Term 1

The new term is fast approaching and we are looking forward to seeing the children and discussing their holiday break. We hope you have been able to spend time with extended family, or even managed to get away on a holiday.

Term 1 begins on Monday, 30 January. Full summer uniform is required which includes the black hat for recess and lunch play, water bottle and sunscreen, the magenta hat for boys and the white straw hat for girls. The magenta and white hat should be worn to and from school every day.

Blazers are not required in Junior School in Term 1. Please bring all stationery items on the first day and follow your Homeroom teacher’s instructions as to what needs to be labelled. We look forward to seeing you all on the first day of school!

Junior School Information Evening

The Prep to Year 4 Information Evening will be held in week 1 on Tuesday, 31 January at 7.00 pm. More information will be communicated closer to the date.

Middle School

Getting back into ‘school mode’

We hope that all students had a fantastic break, whether you travelled or stayed at home. We look forward to hearing lots of holiday stories once students return next week.

We are excited to welcome new students to the Girls and Boys Schools. Just like last year, the first two days of school will be induction days, designed to expose all students to school expectations and norms. Last year we found this was a great way to ease into the new school year and to get back into ‘school mode’.

Students are encouraged to bring all resources from their book list, plus their sports uniform if PE is scheduled that day. Please also remember that Term 1 is full summer uniform with a blazer. A hat must also be worn at recess, lunch and during any outdoor lessons.

Some important dates

We look forward to welcoming parents to the Middle School Information Night on Thursday, 2 February at 7.00 pm. This will be followed by a short Homeroom session where parents can meet their child’s Homeroom teacher and ask questions specific to their year level.

On Friday, 3 February, our Middle School Leadership team will be inducted into their roles at a special assembly. Parents are welcome to attend the event beginning at 9.35 am.

Our first big event for the Girls Middle School in 2023 will be the ‘Girls Night In’ on Friday, 17 February from 3.30 – 8.00 pm.

This will be an opportunity for our girls to get to know their peers and teachers in a relaxed setting, while raising money for The Leukaemia Foundation. We have some very brave students and staff who are volunteering to shave or cut their hair for the World’s Greatest Shave. Tickets for ‘Girls Night In’ will go on sale next week.

Haileybury Parents & Friends Edrington (HPFE)

Happy New Year and welcome back everyone! We have an action-packed term filled with some amazing events for us all to enjoy! We will also be holding our first meeting for the year on Monday, 6 February in the Pavilion @ 9.00 am. Please come along, have a chat and get involved!

The Uniform Shop will be open every Wednesday from 9 am – 2 pm. If you have an hour to spare this term to give Di and Georgia a hand in the shop, please contact them on shus-berwick@haileybury.vic.edu.au

Get your dancing shoes ready! On Friday, 24 March the HPFE and Haileybury Edrington invite you to join us for Summer Sippers in the Pavilion. We have amazing live music provided by Andrew Wishart, a sumptuous menu designed by our very own Jess from Chartwells, and a great range of beverages to enjoy! Tickets are available here.