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Junior School (Prep-Year 4)

Foundations for Life

Our Junior School provides a supportive, nurturing environment where children from Prep to Year 4 grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. 

Located at the Canowindra Campus in Taylors Lakes, our experienced educators deliver a dynamic curriculum that blends explicit instruction with guided inquiry. This approach builds strong foundations in English, Mathematics, and cross-curricular subjects, equipping students for future academic and personal success.

At Overnewton, we believe education is a partnership, where parents/guardians, students, and teachers work together to create a supportive and inspiring environment for learning. Through differentiated and engaging learning experiences, we nurture each student’s unique abilities to ensure they reach their full potential.

The Junior School Experience

The Junior School Experience

Prep Transition

Overnewton offers a comprehensive Prep Transition Program designed to support students to feel confident and prepared for their first year of school. This program allows educators to understand the unique needs of each individual student while gradually introducing them to their new routines and learning environment.

The program begins with a school readiness interview, where an experienced educator gains insights into each student’s development, including their social and emotional preparedness, to ensure a positive start to their educational journey.

Following this, students take part in a four-session Prep Transition Program. The first three sessions focus on group activities, fostering familiarity and confidence in the school setting. The final session brings students together with their allocated Home Group and teacher, allowing them to build connections and awareness of their new learning environment ahead of their official start to school.

Lower primary school aged students dressed as beloved storybook characters, proudly taking part in Overnewton’s annual Junior School Book Week Parade - a celebration of imagination and the joy of reading.
Lower primary school aged student dressed as a beloved storybook character, proudly taking part in Overnewton’s annual Junior School Book Week Parade - a celebration of imagination and the joy of reading.
Middle primary school aged student dressed as a beloved storybook character, proudly taking part in Overnewton’s annual Junior School Book Week Parade - a celebration of imagination and the joy of reading.
Middle primary school aged student dressed as a character from a beloved storybook, proudly taking part in Overnewton’s annual Junior School Book Week Parade - a celebration of imagination and the joy of reading.
Middle primary school aged student dressed as a beloved storybook character, proudly taking part in Overnewton’s annual Junior School Book Week Parade - a celebration of imagination and the joy of reading.
Middle primary school aged student dressed as a beloved storybook character, Dog Man, proudly taking part in Overnewton’s annual Junior School Book Week Parade - a celebration of imagination and the joy of reading.
Two primary school aged students holding their beloved teddy bears while completing a walkathon at Canowindra Campus to raise money for Anglicare, as part of Overnewton’s service learning and community engagement program.
Upper primary school aged students participating in public speaking as part of Overnewton’s Be Heard co-curricular program, building confidence, communication, and public speaking skills.
Primary school aged student performing with peers as part of Edison House (yellow) at Overnewton during the Encore House performance, where all students come together to perform for each other.
Primary school aged students performing a Nativity scene in the Year 4 Christmas musical at Overnewton, dressed in costume and sharing the story through drama and song.
Lower primary school aged students developing gross motor skills by kicking balls through obstacles during a House Activate Day, part of Overnewton’s extensive co-curricular program.
Lower primary school aged student playing the cello with deep concentration on stage, as part of an official musical showcase at Overnewton’s annual Festival of Music.

2025 Junior School Student Representative Council

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