St Philip’s students enjoy junior school graduation Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 30, 2022 St Philip’s Christian College Junior School graduates. (L-R) Angelina Labra-knox, River Thorning,Harrison Taylor ,Grace Grove, Destiny Burgmann-Demech. (R-L back row) Year 4 teacher Ms Rebecca Ferguson, Head of Junior School Mr Keith Dalleywater, Year 4 teachers Ms Kim Focic and Ms Lisa Poole. Photo: Jewell Drury ST PHILIPS Christian College Port Stephens recently celebrated the graduation of year 4 students from junior school into middle school. Rather than students reaching year six and entering high school the following year, St Philips Christian College focuses on a transition from junior school into middle school and then into senior school. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Junior School focuses on kindergarten to year 4, middle school is for students from year 5 through to year 8 and senior school is from year 9 to year 12. Middle School is designed to be a bridge between childhood and adolescence, promoting a smooth transition in a stable and caring environment. The school believes this model gives the student a stronger position to cope with personal changes as their educational surroundings are tailored to meet their needs at this time. Year 4 students and their parents enjoyed an afternoon of celebration in the Chris Walkling Theatre, as each student received a graduation certificate and a personalised bible as a memento of their graduation. “Looking back over this year there are so many highlights that come to mind, from the Colour Run, discovering our convict alter ego, the Timbertown excursion, discoveries in science, space and history days and even Crew camp… it’s been a wonderful year for the students,” year 4 teacher Ms Kim Focic told News Of The Area. “Year 4 enjoy every moment of the voyage ahead, try to honour God and help others, making the most of what God has given you,” Mr Keith Dallywater, Head of Junior school, told the graduating students. “May God bless you and keep you, may he make his face to shine upon you, may he help you point your ‘boat’ in the right direction and may he see you safely through to the destination he has in mind for you. “Farewell and Bon Voyage,” Mr Dallywater continued. The graduation was followed with an afternoon tea and a photo booth for students, parents and teachers.
