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Dear all,

As we reach the end of this remarkable academic year, I find myself filled with gratitude and pride.

This was a year that truly demonstrated our mission in action: Everyone Happy, Everyone Engaged, Everyone Learning. The centrepiece of our year was the celebration of our school's 40th Anniversary. From special performances to community gatherings, every celebration was infused with the joy, belonging, and deep sense of purpose that define JCSRS.

None of this would be possible without our staff, School Council and PTA, and our wonderful parents and community partners. Together, we have built something truly special – a school shaped by shared effort, strengthened by mutual support, and defined by 40 years of belonging.

This week, we say goodbye to two teachers and school leaders, Max and Deana, who will be moving on to new adventures. While we are sad to see them leave, we are so grateful for the dedication, warmth, and expertise they have brought to JCSRS. They have made a lasting impact on our students and our community, and we wish them every success and happiness in their new journeys.

As we close for the summer, I wish you all a restful, joyful, and safe break.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back in August for another year of learning, growth, and collaboration.

Warm regards,

Anna

Splash, Dash, and Pure Choice!

Congratulations to our incredible athletes who competed in the ESF Primary Aquathon! This year, student agency was at the heart of the race, with competitors customising their own distances and support levels based on personal goals.

Designing their own race

Students took complete ownership of their challenges across three key stages.

• In the pool: swimmers chose between half or full laps, using kickboards or swimming unassisted. Ally, Karis, and Hannah displayed excellent pacing and stroke technique.

• The transition: Alex, Jonathan, and Saad mastered the quick switch, swiftly changing from water gear to running shoes.

• On the run: runners chose a 1-lap sprint or a 2-lap endurance test. Nicklaus, Aryan, Shivansh, and Colman pushed through for thrilling finishes.

Team spirit and thanks

Every student pushed their boundaries with grit and mental toughness. The highlight of the day was our team spirit – special thanks to Anya, who couldn't race but served as our official starter and loudest cheerleader.

An event like this requires a brilliant support network. A massive thank you to our faculty volunteers: Akiko, Natalie, Belinda, and Anna, and to all the families who cheered from the sidelines.

The JCSRS performance team took part in the ESF Evening of Dance on 17 June 2026. The title for the dance was "United Us All". The dance was about two robots who woke up, saw people from different countries, and joined in their countries' unique dances!

Jonathan: "I was playing one of the robots in the dance; I wore the silver robot outfit. I looked cool and handsome in it. My role was important and challenging because I had to learn all the dances, but my favourite dance was the 'Jai Ho'."

Ally: "In the dance, I played one of the demon hunters; you can spot me when you hear my favourite song, 'Golden'. My favourite part of the Evening of Dance was dancing in my demon hunter costume. It was beautiful and cool."

Anya: "I had two parts. I dressed in the beautiful hambok to dance with fans, and I also danced as a demon hunter. Everyone said I danced beautifully. My mother was very proud of me."

Karis: "I was good. I remember my steps. I loved my costume."

Tafheem: "The Evening of Dance was great. I was not shy on the stage."

The world is rich in diversity, which is reflected in the observances celebrated by its various cultures and populations. We hope that knowledge of the holidays and celebrations for diversity in this calendar can enhance our school's diversity and inclusion efforts.