As anticipated, the start of this term brought many new faces to join ongoing students in our jujutsu classes, now on Friday afternoons.

It is wonderful to see the boys grow in confidence while they thoroughly enjoy themselves learning how (and when) to protect themselves and keep safe, and already, Logan Gradinscak and James Stevens have shown outstanding focus and consistent good effort to be awarded their Leopard animal patch in recognition of this. They demonstrate that even very young Newington students can take care to watch and listen to a teacher while still having a lot of fun.

‘Homework’ consists of activities such as saying ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’ to parents and caregivers for things such as cooking dinner, and doing good deeds without having to be asked, which the boys will be asked to report in each week.

Included in our syllabus is the Silver Stars programme, designed as a support tool for parents, to encourage good behaviour and habits. Feedback about the Stars programme is consistently very positive and we are confident you will find it valuable.

Please note that Evolution Martial Arts is open to all boys in Kindy through to Year 6. If the Friday afternoon timeslot does not suit your schedule, Newington boys are welcome to join us in our studio at Level 1, 346 Pacific Highway, Lindfield. Please see our website for class times.

Marice Knapman