Junior School, Term 2 Week 6 2026

Junior School Disco – Friday 19 June 2026 and Nature Market

We are excited to announce the Junior School Disco will be held on Friday 19 June in Wyatt Hall, a wonderful opportunity for students to enjoy music, dancing and fun with their peers. Discos will take place after the Nature Market in the morning.

Disco Schedule

Each year level will have a dedicated time on the dance floor:

• Reception Students: 2.30-3.05pm
• Year 1 and 2 Students: 10.15 – 11.00am
• Years 3 and 4 Students: 12.15pm – 1.15pm
• Years 5 and 6 Students: (Evening Disco): 6.00pm – 7.30pm

All Junior School students (Reception to Year 6) are welcome to wear casual clothes on the day.

Evening Disco Schedule – Year 5 and 6 Students

• The evening disco for Year 5 and 6 students will run from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, in Wyatt Hall. Entry and exit via Gilles Street only
• Cost is $12 per student which includes a wristband, pizza, and drink
• Further details, including the booking link, will be emailed directly to Year 5 and 6 families.

Nature Market

Year 3-5 classes will set up stalls in June, whilst the R-2 classes will set stalls up in November. The Market will operate between 8.45am and 10.00am. One of the key ideas behind the Nature Market is sustainability.  We know that in the past there have been families who have sold products such as sauces and preserves etc. If you would like to be involved, please email Kass Woods at Kass.woods@pulteney.sa.edu.au

We ask that any stall requests reflect the theme of sustainability and recognise that most customers on the day will be children.

Examples of items to be brought in from home:

• Propagated plants.
• Home-made items – please ensure items are clearly labelled with ingredients and do not contain nuts.
• Home grown produce, such as fruit and vegetables.
• No products with excessive sugar are to be brought in, such as lollies, or drinks.

Founders’ Day Assembly

Founded in 1847, Pulteney is the oldest school in Adelaide and has a rich and deeply valued history that continues to shape the life of the School today. Our Founders Day Assembly this week provides an important opportunity for students to reflect on this history and the values that continue to guide our community. The presence of Old Scholars adds something special to the occasion, reminding students of the strong and lasting connections that exist within the Pulteney community.

The Assembly helps foster a sense of belonging and encourages students to see themselves as part of the ongoing story of the School, with an important role to play in shaping its future. It is also a valuable reminder of the importance of honouring tradition while continuing to contribute positively to the life and growth of the School.

Attendance at the Founders Day Assembly is essential, and students are required to wear full formal uniform, including their blazer.

National Reconciliation Week at Pulteney – Week 7 

Badge making will also take place in the Quad during recess and lunch on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 June, with a gold coin donation available for those who wish to contribute.

• Senior School Assembly – Tuesday 2 June, 8.45am (special guest speaker)
• Middle School Assembly – Thursday 4 June, 8.45am
• Junior School Chapel Service – Friday 5 June (paper chain display and celebration)

We look forward to coming together as a community to take part in this important week.

Timing of Activities

Please note that while National Reconciliation Week officially begins earlier through Reconciliation Australia, Pulteney’s whole-school activities will commence from Monday 1 June. This timing allows our community to fully engage in both Founders’ Day and the School Musical Production in Week 6.

Upcoming Key Dates

Winter Music Festival 2026

On Friday 12 June and Saturday 13 June, our annual Winter Music Festival will once again be upon us. All events will be held in Wyatt Hall, with tickets to be released next week via PRW. Tickets for each event are limited, so please book early to avoid missing out. All parents of performing students will be emailed detailed concert information shortly.

This year there are four concerts in the festival:

Friday 12 June: Winter Music Cabaret, 6.00pm
– Stage Band 1, Stage Band 2, JOTT 1, JOTT 2 and the Small Jazz Ensemble

Saturday 13 June: Choral Concert, 3.00pm
– Junior Kurrajong Choir, Junior Year 3/4 Concert Choir, Junior Year 5/6 Concert Choir, Grammarphones Choir, Senior Concert Choir, and Man Choir

Saturday 13 June: Junior School Concert, 5.00pm
– Junior Training Drum Corps, Junior Concert Band, Senior Handbell Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Junior String Stars Ensemble, Junior Percussion Ensemble, Junior String Ensemble, and guest artist Maicher Ren.

Saturday 13 June: Middle/Senior School Concert, 7.00pm
– Pulteney School Orchestra, Pulteney String Orchestra, Wheaton String Quartet, Senior Drum Corps, Intermediate Drum Corps and Senior Concert Band.

There will be a bar operating in Wyatt Hall for the Winter Music Cabaret on Friday evening, allowing audience members to enjoy a beverage while listening to the jazz performances. On Saturday, the Friends of Performing Arts will provide a bar and BBQ, with sausage in bread, toasted cheese sandwiches and pumpkin soup available. We encourage families to stay and enjoy some food and refreshments between concerts, with the bar and BBQ operating from 4.15pm – 7.00pm.

A special highlight of this year’s festival will be a performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor (1st Movement), featuring Year 11 student Lucas Truong as piano soloist, accompanied by the School Orchestra together with guest Old Scholars and music tutors. This promises to be a very special musical moment and will take place during the 7.00pm concert.

Instrumental Music and Drama Program

Pulteney’s Performing Arts Department offers private tuition for a range of instruments as well as voice and drama lessons.

Applications for this year opened in December 2025 and have been finalised, however students from Reception right through to Year 12 can enrol at any time across the year. If an instrument, type of lesson or teacher is already fully booked, we can place your child on a waiting list until a lesson becomes available.

For more information about our program please click here. If you’re interested in enrolling your son or daughter, please complete the online application form.

Term 2 Parent Masterclass Series: Understanding Anxiety

Practical Tools for Parents and Carers

Monday 15 June 2026 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Book here 

Pulteney parents and carers are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Parent Masterclass Series focused on understanding and supporting anxiety in children and adolescents.

Led by members of Pulteney’s wellbeing team, the evening will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to help families support emotional regulation, manage anxious thoughts and behaviours, and build resilience and confidence at home. Sessions will explore emotional regulation skills, practical CBT strategies, and ways to support children in overcoming avoidance behaviours.

The evening will conclude with a panel discussion and Q&A, providing families with the opportunity to engage with presenters and ask questions.