Prep 6/12: Seasonal Celebrations
Seasonal Celebrations These last weeks in Prep have been BUBBLING with joy as we have celebrated a tremendous year of growth in our youngest students. The Presentation Night and Art Exhibition was a wonderful opportunity to gather as families and School staff, with the classes, to showcase the children’s creativity and expression in music and […]
Principal 6/12: Generosity in Action: A Year of Giving at William Carey
Generosity in Action: A Year of Giving at William Carey If you’re like me, your email inbox has likely been overflowing with promotions for ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ sales. One message caught my eye as I worked my way through a rapid-fire ‘deletathon’ to clean up my mailbox. It highlighted a lesser-known day […]
Primary 6/12: Celebrating a Wonderful Year and the Joy of Christmas
Celebrating a Wonderful Year and the Joy of Christmas Merry Christmas to You All! As 2024 draws to a close, it’s incredible to reflect on what a fantastic year it has been for the William Carey community. Our events throughout the year have brought joy and connection, creating opportunities for students, parents, and […]
High School 6/12: Wellbeing in Action Focus
Wellbeing in Action In the last newsletter article, we mentioned that the school has a variety of programs that provide students with meaningful experiences that foster a sense of purpose and commitment to the greater good, developing empathy, leadership, and an understanding of societal needs. Below are some extracurricular activities that provide students with the […]
High School 22/11: Wellbeing in Action: Faith, Leadership and Service
Wellbeing in Action: Faith, Leadership and Service At school, we offer a variety of programs that provide students with meaningful experiences designed to foster a sense of purpose, empathy, and commitment to the greater good. These programs help develop leadership skills, build understanding of societal needs, and encourage students to live out their faith in […]
Primary 22/11: Rites of Passage: Milestones in the Journey of Learning
Rites of Passage: Milestones in the Journey of Learning School life is a journey filled with many milestones, each marking a significant step in a student’s life. At William Carey, we recognise the importance of these transitions and view them not only as challenges but as excellent opportunities to inspire, nurture, and prepare our students […]
Prep 22/11: Kindergarten Orientation and Setting up for School Success
Kindergarten Orientation and Setting Up for School Success The Prep children have enjoyed opportunities to visit and spend time in some of the Kindergarten classrooms with Kindergarten teachers. These visits have allowed them to become familiar with the Primary School environment, as well as some of the routines and experiences of Kindergarten. During their visits, […]
Principal 22/11: Keeping Focused and Finishing the School Year Well
Keeping Focused and Finishing the School Year Well Today I shared a celebratory lunch with Year 10 students to mark an important milestone in their learning journey. Next year, they will begin their Stage 6 studies, embracing greater workloads in new courses and stepping into the leadership responsibilities of senior school students. In the coming […]
Library 22/11: Library Update: Key End of Year Dates
Library Update: Key End of Year Dates As the end of year draws near, please note the following dates with regards to the Library: Week 6 (this week) Last week for borrowing Week 7 Last week for Library lessons All Library books due back by Friday 29th November Weeks 8 and 9 Library closed for […]
High School 8/11: Navigating the Rise of AI Relationships: A Guide for Parents
Navigating the Rise of AI Relationships: A Guide for Parents ’AI’ or Artificial Intelligence. Its everywhere and we are using it more and more. AI is used across various fields: in healthcare for diagnostics, in finance for fraud detection, in education for personalised learning, and in retail for customer recommendations. It also enhances […]