Head of Primary
Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary
Social Engagement
Primary School have been focusing on how we can be socially engaged. Jesus spent much of His time talking to His followers about how to relate to those like us and those not like us. He encourages us to “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31) and “Act justly and love mercy and walk humbly.” (Micah 6:8).
In a community, it is important to look at the way we treat others. Are we demonstrating compassion, honour and respect? Are we using what we have been blessed with to help others in our community?
I have challenged our students to find one or two ways they can serve or honour others in their family, in their class, in their community, with a smile, a helping hand, a kind act of service. That is being socially engaged.
Head of School Awards
Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Head of School Award for Week 8:
Meisha Y, KDL; Remy W, KP; Grace G, 1G; Nathan Y, 1PH; Andries D, 2G; Harrison D, 2J; Kaelah B, 3B; Mia V, 3K; Isabell T, 4B; Chloe H, 4M; Chase P, 5D; Lilly B, 5H; Reigan E, 5P; Livinia F, 6D; Chloe M, 6M and Daniel M, 6T.
Computer Charging Cables
During Covid-19 we sent out student devices home to enable students to continue with their learning. Whilst all students have returned their devices there are still several charging cables for both iPads and Macbooks that have not been returned. Please have a look to ensure you have returned all charging cables to school.
Why Uniform? - Red Tabs, Black Socks and Beanies
Uniforms have several purposes. Primarily uniforms create a sense of belonging, unity and identity. They represent the College standards and image. Secondly, uniforms help to create equality and remove the possibility for difference and allowing focus to be placed on other areas. For these reasons it is important that we continue to assist our students in demonstrating respect and pride in their uniform.
We are now in winter uniform and the weather has become quite cool. Several students have been wearing beanies to school and these are not part of the school uniform. Students are permitted to have a scarf and gloves in the mornings, but should take them off when entering the classrooms for learning.
Red tabs are required on girls' blouses and black socks should not be worn as part of the uniform or sports uniform. Please consult the handbooks located on the website to ensure students are in correct uniform.
Sponsor Children
This week we will be collecting money for our sponsor children on Wednesday 24 June 2020. As we have not held Chapel this term, we are a little behind in our sponsor child money. If we all work together it will not be hard to catch up. This week I am encouraging students to bring in a gold coin to put into the sponsor child offering. Perhaps students could do some extra jobs around the home for a gold coin to support our sponsor children.
Kindergarten enjoying their new outdoor play area
Extend - OOSH
Our Extend service OOSH service OPEN. If you have a child in Primary School and would like to make use of this service, please contact Extend Before and After School Care support@extend.com.au or call 1300 366 437.
Student Pick Up Zone
Safety is our main concern when operating a school. Cars and students can be a dangerous combination. Please remind your children that they are to be seated at the pick-up and bus bays and wait for cars to come to a complete stop before approaching. If you are taking your child across the carpark, you MUST hold their hand. By holding onto children, you can stop them running into a dangerous situation. Even though children may complain about holding hands, by making family rules about safe walking, explaining them and reinforcing safe behaviour, you will help children learn how to become safer pedestrians.
Library News
Maker Space
Our box arcade challenge entry pictures or short videos of creations are due to Mrs van Wyk this Friday 26 June.
Students can watch this video to get some inspiration and ideas:
Caine’s Arcade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIFNkdq96U .
Prizes will be handed out next week.
NAIDOC
During Weeks 9 and 10 Primary students will have a NAIDOC lesson in the Library and complete an Indigenous themed craft. Our NAIDOC Assembly will be online on Wednesday 1 July. Mrs Smith has a wonderful activity planned for the Primary School to reflect and appreciate ATSI culture.
Stocktake
Please search around at home for any Library books you can return this week. Thank you for your support, our stocktake is almost complete.