It was pure joy greeting girls and parents at the Junior School gate this morning as we began the new school year. Girls enthusiastically reunited with friends and warmly welcomed new students to Meriden.
Our teachers have prepared for the coming year by combining their curriculum expertise and drawing on insights from last year’s handover meetings to develop engaging and rigorous teaching and learning programs. Their preparation reflects both their dedication to supporting each student’s individual growth and their genuine care for each child.
We are grateful to Mrs Brown and the Maintenance and ICT Departments for the refurbishment of Junior School spaces over the break. The Hudson Lawn has new play equipment and soft fall surfaces, made possible in part through the JSA’s generous donation. The Years 1 – 6 classrooms have been refreshed with new carpets and cabinetry.
I am filled with optimism and gratitude as I begin the role of leading our Junior School. I hope to meet many of you at our upcoming Meet the Teacher Evenings and the JSA Twilight Picnic.
Meet the Teacher Evenings
Parents are warmly invited to meet the teachers and other parents in their daughter’s year group during the sessions. Please note that the Meet the Teacher Evenings are designed for parents, and students do not need to attend.
The Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Meet the Teacher Evenings will be held on Monday 3 February in Blackman Auditorium.
- Pre-Kindergarten: 6:00pm to 6:45pm
- Kindergarten:Â 7:00pm to 7:45pm
The Years 1 – 6 Meet the Teacher Evening is scheduled for Thursday 6 February. Specialist teachers will be available to meet parents in the Junior School Hall from 5:00pm to 6:50pm and the year group sessions are listed below.
- 5:30pm – 6:00pm
- Year 1 | Selim Library
- Year 2 | Blackman Auditorium
- 6:15pm – 6:45pm
- Year 3 | Selim Library
- Year 4 | Blackman Auditorium
- 7:00pm – 7:30pm
- Year 5 | Blackman Auditorium
- Year 6 | JS104, JS105
Junior School Auxiliary (JSA)
The first meeting of the JSA will be on Tuesday 4 February, at 8:00am in Selim Library. We will be planning the JSA Twilight Picnic, and all parents and friends are welcome to attend.
The JSA Twilight Picnic will be held on Saturday 15 February from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. The picnic is a wonderful way to get to know other families in the year group. Please plan to bring a picnic blanket and something to eat.