“Do to Others”

“Do to others as you want them to do to you”. This was a phrase my mother often used when settling spats between my brother and I. However I believe this is also a positive phrase. Each week this term at Chapel, we have been learning about the different parts of the graduate profile and this week we focused on how can we be more socially engaged. Pastor Louise from Green Point Baptist Church encouraged our students to look for ways to SERVE one another. This can be as simple as letting another person have a turn before you, doing a task before being asked, offering to assist with a job that isn’t yours, and a simple act of kindness for another. As a family this week take time to acknowledge  or prompt your child’s servant heart as we teach our children how to be more socially engaged.

Our aim is to provide drop off and pick up arrangements for all students and families that are convenient and safe. When using these areas it is important that parents not exit their car as this holds up the flow of traffic. Remember to have  the childrens bags in the car with you and ensure that all students enter and exit the vehicle curb side.  

Please note the information links on our website around using the kiss and drop areas safely. Traffic Management Plan and Visitor Parking Video

NAPLAN 

NAPLAN continues for our student in Years 3, and 5 this week.

These assessments do not tell us everything there is to know about a student. They do not indicate that a student has improved on something that they found difficult or that they demonstrate perseverance and grit when completing a difficult task. They don’t indicate a student’s social and emotional capabilities, that they are caring, reliable, courageous or organized, thoughtful and dependable. They do not capture the fact that amongst our student body we have singers, public speakers, students who excel in sport, debating, IT and art because they are only testing certain attributes of each of our students.

Our students like all other students across our nation are created by God as unique, and complex individuals made in His image. Their attributes can not be captured by an assessment such as NAPLAN. I am proud of the way our students apply themselves this past week to the rigor of this testing but I am even more proud to see them shine and excel in all the other areas of their learning and development.

Wakakirri - Rehearsals have begun

Students in Years  4, 5 and 6 who have registered have now begun the journey of rehearsals each Thursday morning @ 7:45 am in the CAPA Theatre. Please ensure your child is on time each week as they learn the new parts of our amazing routine.