Grandparents Day 2024

By Ms Tracey Markovic, Assistant Head of Junior School Operations

On Friday, 25 October the Junior School opened its doors to welcome grandparents into our classrooms to join in activities, giving them the chance to share in the school day with their grandchildren. These classroom visits provided a joyful opportunity for grandparents to bond with their grandchildren and become a part of their learning journey.

Our annual Grandparents Day is a beautiful occasion dedicated to honouring the remarkable individuals who hold a special place in our lives. These people are often the keepers of family history, storytellers of days gone by, and role models of unconditional love. They bridge the generations, nurturing the young and instilling traditions and values that last a lifetime. The morning encouraged families to express their gratitude and admiration for these cherished family members.

Walking around the Junior School, it was delightful to see grandparents and grandchildren spending time together undertaking activities such as reading, playing netball and balloon badminton, creating art and sharing their learning.

Following the classroom activities, our grandparents were invited to come together for a morning tea hosted by our Year 10 service students. With a multitude of treats available including lamingtons, muffins, fresh fruit and tea and coffee, our grandparents had the opportunity to sit and talk together and be entertained by our Songsters.

These mornings do not just happen. Thank you to everyone involved in the organisation, Mrs Donna Driver and Mrs Monique Glavonjic from the Radford Foundation, to our Year 10 service students and accompanying staff, Deanes buses, our facilities team, the Songsters, as well as staff members who helped to make the morning so special.