Junior School, Term 4 Week 4 2026
2027 Booklist orders – Reception to Year 6
For the 2027 school year, Pulteney is introducing a new approach to stationery and booklist orders for all Junior School students (Reception to Year 6), designed to make preparing for the new school year simpler and more convenient for families.
This change will see the School coordinate the purchase and delivery of all required Junior School stationery through Campion.
This means families of students in Junior School will no longer need to place individual stationery orders, arrange home delivery or bring stationery supplies into School. All required stationery will be ordered centrally and delivered directly to Pulteney, ready for students at the beginning of the school year.
The cost of stationery will be included as a Junior School stationery levy on families’ School fee accounts, removing the need for separate purchases. We anticipate that centralised purchasing of Junior School stationery will provide cost savings for families, while also offering a more sustainable approach by better managing stationery quantities and reducing unnecessary supplies and waste.
No action is required from Junior School families. The School will manage all stationery orders and delivery arrangements for 2027.
Pulteney Chinese Singing Club Invited to Perform at Australian Voice Chinese Singing Competition 2026! 🎶
We are delighted to share some exciting news! Our Pulteney Grammar School Chinese Singing Club has been invited to perform at the Australian Voice – Chinese Singing Competition 2026, taking place at Elder Hall, the University of Adelaide, on Sunday, 15 November.
We are also thrilled to announce that our students will be receiving prizes at the event in recognition of their achievements. This wonderful recognition celebrates their hard work, dedication and enthusiasm, as well as their growing confidence and passion for learning Chinese.
The Australian Voice – Chinese Singing Competition is an annual cultural event held in Adelaide, organised by the Australia-China Cultural Promotion Association (ACCPA) in collaboration with local educational and cultural organisations.
Our dedicated Chinese Singing Club students have been practising enthusiastically every Friday, developing their singing skills, Chinese pronunciation and confidence in performing. It has been wonderful to see their commitment, teamwork and positive attitudes throughout their preparations!
This special invitation provides a fantastic opportunity for our young singers to share their love of Chinese music, celebrate their achievements and proudly represent Pulteney Grammar School in the wider community.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Arrival Time: 1:30 pm (please arrive 30 minutes early for rehearsal)
- Venue: Elder Hall, the University of Adelaide
- Event: Australian Voice – Chinese Singing Competition 2026
Participation Confirmation
If you would like your child to participate in this special event, please let me know as soon as possible by emailing me at minmin.huang@pulteney.sa.edu.au.
We would love to have as many of our Chinese Singing Club students involved as possible!
Further information regarding the performance and arrangements will be shared with families later this week.
We are incredibly proud of our talented young singers and look forward to celebrating this special occasion with them!
Year 5-6 Transition
On Friday 13 November, Year 5s will be returning from camp at about 3.00pm. From 2.15pm that afternoon, Year 5 parents are invited to attend an information session in the Chapel regarding Year 6. This session will cover information regarding the Bring Your Own Device Laptop program and the Canberra camp experience.
This session will conclude in time for Year 5 camp pick up.
Nature Market
On Friday 20 November we will have our final Nature Market for the year. This semester, the Reception – Year 2 children, and the Year 6s, will be selling their items. Year. 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.
The Junior School Nature Markets provide an opportunity for the children to be involved in an event that promotes not only sustainability, but entrepreneurial skills and an understanding of the basic financial skills of selling items for a profit or a loss. The Junior School Nature Market is also an opportunity for the children to delve deeper into making and designing a product that they can make and sell. Products will be made from reusable and sustainable items. With the cost associated with the products kept to a minimum.
As the Junior School Nature Market is an opportunity for the children to raise money for a worthy cause, children are able to bring items from home to sell on the day, as well as what they sell from their class.
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.
Jason Fay
Head of Junior School
Once Upon a Festival
This year we introduced a new event for our creative writers. Students from Year 4-9 with a passion for writing, were invited to attend the largest literary festival in Australia, Once Upon a Festival, with the aim of fostering a lifelong love of literature. On the day, students were involved in various workshops and talks with world class authors and illustrators.
Middle School students:
Rose Mckenzie, Archer Adams, Gloria O’Connell, Alexander Smith, Edie Chapman, Olivia Schirripa, Miroslava Baryshnikova, Jayden Pham, Luca Kostarelis
Junior School students:
Alana Charatsis, Sloane Bedson, Siena Horne, Takuni Hains, Anya Liang, Alba Yearsley, Gloria Kumar, Lachlan Trenwith, Meredith McCauley, Taqdeer Kaur
Schedule for the day:
Junior School
10.30am Jade Goodwin | Workshop | Choose Your Own Adventure: Draw the Story!
12.00pm Katrina Nannestad | Workshop | Developing and Revealing Character
1.30pm Felice Arena | Talk | Go back in time on an Epic Adventure!
Middle School
10.30am Lili Wilkinson | Talk | Fantasy worlds with Lili Wilkinson
12.00pm Kate J. Armstrong | Workshop | Setting the Scene
1.30pm Charlie Archbold | Workshop | Fiction Writing Essentials
The students represented Pulteney with pride and were inspired by what they heard and saw on the day.
We are pleased to be able to offer another amazing event that will inspire our talented, literary students.
Yours sincerely,
Ms. Sue Mavropoulos, Gifted and Talented Coordinator R to 12 and Senior School Teacher
Ms. Nicole Maxwell, Head of Teaching and Learning Junior School and Head of Department – English
Year 2, 3 and 4 Pulteney Families Christmas Picnic
Pack your picnic basket and join us for a merry little family Christmas picnic!
Sunday 8 November | 2pm – 4pm
Beaumont House | 631 Glynburn Road, Beaumont
Cost $15 per person | Includes exclusive use of venue, entertainment and gift from Santa
BYO Picnic Basket
RSVP before 25 October 2026 Booking Link: HERE
Year 5 Family Lunch
Year 5 families are invited to Sidewood Estate on Sunday 15 November from 12pm to 2pm.
Tickets are $30 per adult and $20 per child. Pizza will be provided, drinks available for purchase separately.
Please RSVP by 25 October so final pizza numbers can be confirmed.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Year 5 Parent Representatives
Alison and Jennifer
Booking Link: HERE
Year 6 Family Lunch
Join us for a relaxed afternoon at Heywood Park as we celebrate our Year 6 families before the children move up to Middle School.
Sunday 22 November, 2pm–5pm
Heywood Park, corner of Northgate and Grove Streets
Please bring a picnic rug, food and drinks to enjoy. RSVP by 15 November. We look forward to seeing you there!
Year 6 Parent Representatives
Nat, Kylie and Tanya
RSVP: HERE
Performing Arts
Term 4
| WEEK | EVENT | LOCATION | DATE |
| Week 4 | Strings Soiree | Wyatt Hall | Tuesday 3 November, times TBA – instrumental string students and ensembles |
| Week 5 | FoPA AGM | Allan Wheaton House, War Memorial Room | Thursday 12 November, 5.30pm |
| Week 6 | Service of Lessons and Carols | St Peter’s Cathedral | Monday 16 November, 6.00pm – Junior Year 5/6 Concert Choir – Junior Handbell Ensemble – Grammarphones Choir – Senior Concert Choir – JOTT 1 – JOTT 2 – Senior Handbell Ensemble |
| Week 6 | ELC Christmas Concert | Wyatt Hall | Thursday 19 November |
| Week 8 | R-4 Christmas Concert | Robert Henshall Sports Gym | Thursday 3 December, 2.00pm |
Co-Curricular Updates
A reminder to please ensure you’re logging your child’s absence for Performing Arts Co-Curricular activities via the Pulteney App. Please follow the below instructions:
- Select Co-Curricular Tile
- Select Log co-curricular absence
Junior School
A reminder of the upcoming Drama Club performances:
- Junior Year 5/6 Drama Club – Tuesday 10 November (Week 5) in the Chapel
- Junior Year 3/4 Drama Club – Wednesday 18 November (Week 6) in the Chapel
Friends of Performing Arts AGM
We welcome all current and new members to this event on Thursday 12 November from 5.30-7.30pm in the War Memorial Room, Allan Wheaton House. Even if you do not want to be a member but want to make yourself available for tasks throughout the year, please come along and see what we’re all about. We hope to see the whole committee present. For nomination of positions please see the details below.
All Management Committee positions, and Office Members positions will be open for 2027. If you are interested in becoming a member (Management Committee or Office Bearer) please contact Donna Longden dlongden@bigpond.com prior to seven (7) days of the AGM meeting for a nomination form.
Please note, to be eligible for election to office, nominations must be signed by the nominee and seconded by a member of Friends of Performing Arts Committee and be submitted seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting via e-mail or handed in person to Ms Laura Brougham, Performing Arts Administrator or Ms Kwok, Acting Head of Performing Arts. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to speak with Eliza Pontifex or Donna Longden.
Full Circle Theatre Co. – “Catch Me If You Can”
Don’t miss your chance to see Full Circle Theatre Co.’s inaugural production of Catch Me If You Can! Featuring Addi Schwartz and Madi Schubert (Pulteney Old Scholars and current Dance Tutors) and Patrick Longden (current School Captain).
Don’t miss out on seeing this wonderful production in full flight!! Tickets come in First Class, Business Class, and Economy — something for every budget with all the quality of a professional show but half the price of a big touring production.
You can expect a full onstage band, sweeping big-band orchestrations, and a story that’s equal parts high-stakes chase and coming-of-age tale — brought to life by a cast and creative team of exceptional South Australian talent. This is a fabulous musical comedy with incredible music inspired by The Rat Pack and written by the same team who wrote Hairspray!
Tickets are ON SALE NOW!
https://events.humanitix.com/www-fullcircletheatre-com-au-catch-me-if-you-can
Annie Kwok
Acting Head of Performing Arts