JUNIOR SCHOOL Mrs Natalie Adler | Assistant Principal: Teaching & Learning Junior
It has been an atypical year, a year that will be forever etched in all our memories. Some would even say, “This is not the year to get everything you want. This is the year to appreciate everything you have”~ Unknown. We have the power to choose how we remember the year that was, and I choose to remember it positively. The opportunity to recapture quality family time, to play an integral part in a child’s education. To remember the importance of community and not take it for granted. To remember that our children are resilient and can overcome adversity, prevailing with greater determination and confidence. To remember as adults, we too can reach for the stars and overcome the impossible. As I reflect upon the year that was, there really is so much to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate. The year began much like any other year. Teachers were enthused and students excited about creating the next chapter in their book of life. Learning occurred at speed, expectations were set and the path to success
was carved. This path took an unexpected detour and the journey to success began to look a little different. The scenery had altered on this path, but the one constant remained – the ability to adapt and overcome change. It was a steep learning curve for us all. “God is good and has brought light and help when all was very dark” Mary MacKillop 1899. We came together, gathered our strength and collective wisdom and our path to success soon began to look more familiar. Teachers and students embraced technology. Teachers found creative ways to deliver curriculum, working collaboratively to share their collective wisdom and expertise. In many instances, teachers found that they had greater communication with parents compared to ‘normal’ teaching. There are so many educational accomplishments to celebrate this year: Our Reading data growth is phenomenal. We have reached 86% of growth across P-6, an
