Junior School, Term 4 Week 5 2026
An Exciting Few Weeks Ahead in the Junior School
It is certainly a busy and exciting few weeks ahead for our Junior School community as we move towards the end of the school year, with a range of events, celebrations and important transition experiences taking place.
The excitement began today with our very first Reception Transition Visit for our incoming 2027 Reception children. We look forward to welcoming these new families and helping our youngest learners begin their journey at Pulteney.
Tomorrow, our Year 5 children head off to camp at Hindmarsh Island, returning on Friday afternoon. We wish them a wonderful few days of adventure, connection and new experiences. On Friday, just prior to the campers’ return, we also look forward to welcoming Year 5 parents to an information session about the Year 6 Canberra experience and the Year 6 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. This session will take place in the Chapel at 2.15 pm.
Next Monday, our Year 6 children will continue their transition into Year 7 with a full-day visit to the Middle School. Another Reception Transition Visit will take place on Tuesday, and on Friday 20 November, we will hold our final Junior School Nature Market for the year.
Looking further ahead, Move Up Morning will take place on Tuesday 24 November, providing all children from Reception to Year 6 with an opportunity to spend time in their new classrooms and meet their teachers for 2027. Class lists and teacher allocations will be shared with families ahead of this important morning.
On Friday 27 November, we will celebrate our Year 2 children at their Celebration Assembly in the afternoon, following our Summer Sports Assembly in the morning.
As we head into the final week of the school year, our Year 6 Celebration Assembly will take place on Monday 30 November, followed by Party Day for all children on Tuesday 1 December.
There is certainly plenty to look forward to as we celebrate the achievements of the year, recognise the growth of our children and prepare for the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.
As always, please keep a close eye on the School App and your email inbox for further information and specific details regarding each of these events.
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.
PE Day – Friday 13 November
PE Day is an annual event designed to promote physical activity and participation in sport and recreation. This year, it will take place in Term 4 on Friday 13 November. Students ELC to Year 11 are encouraged to come to school wearing their PE uniform along with their favourite sports or team tops, hats, and accessories. There will be games at recess and lunch in the Quad, to enjoy with friends.
A gold coin donation is requested from students, with all proceeds going to support people in Nepal who enjoy many sports, including cricket, soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
Walking for a Wonderful Cause
What an incredible effort by Kaylee and Charlotte of Year 6 on the weekend! Accompanied by their mum and Kaylee’s grandma, the girls walked an amazing 24.5 kilometres from Vista to Pulteney, taking just over four and a half hours to complete their journey. Their efforts were all in support of raising funds to help build a children’s home in Sumba, Indonesia. Demonstrating wonderful generosity, determination and a genuine commitment to helping others, the girls have already raised an impressive $1,500. We are incredibly proud of Kaylee and Charlotte for turning their compassion into action and making a difference to the lives of others!
AnglicareSA Christmas Drive
AnglicareSA is deeply grateful for the prayerful and practical support of the Anglican Community as they continue to walk alongside individuals and families in need. As a member of that Anglican Community, Pulteney has once again committed to the annual appeal, pledging to collect food, toys and clothing for communities in need.
The end of the year is naturally a time for reflection, gratitude and celebration. Students have been invited to engage those mindsets and contribute to the AnglicareSA Christmas Drive. Each classroom will have a donation point for items to be collected. We will provide more details to individual classrooms and tutor groups over the coming days, and students will be able to work together to provide packs to represent their collective engagement.
For initial information regarding donations, please refer 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