APRE News
APRE NEWS
We’ve reached the end of Week 3! Today we had the Taipans lead us in Assembly and reflected on the Season of Easter and the message of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. This message reminds us that no matter our stumbles, Jesus loves us all and will draw us in as our protector. The Taipans presented the Gospel through the model of a Bibliodrama that had all our students engaged and entertained. Thanks also to our sheep, and it was reassuring that Laaambert was found and returned to the flock.
Our Taipans, Kookaburras and Platypus classes hosted their open classrooms today and it was wonderful to see so many parents gather to celebrate their students’ successes. Next week we look forward to welcoming our Year 3 Galahs and Year 3 Emus.
Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 10th May
St Benedict’s is taking part in National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 10 May 2024. Walk Safely to School Day encourages positive environmental action, with reduced car-dependency and encourages parents and carers to walk more, reducing dangerous traffic congestion around schools. Being active everyday, including walking to school, can help make a difference for many Australians. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or carer - everyone has a role to play in helping children and young people to lead active healthy lives.
Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so start planning your own journey for Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 10 May 2024.
We will meet at the Greater Ascot lights on the housing estate side. Staff, students and those parents/carers wanting to join are to gather there. We head off at 8am together as a School community along the footpath on the left side of Dalrymple Road and cross at the traffic lights. We will then walk, with Staff supervision into the Kindy carpark gate, along the footpath and to the hall. We would love to have many happy walkers join this year!
Camp
Our Year 4’s had a great time at Gumburu Environmental Education Centre this week. For many this is a big step that includes a night away from home, negotiating making beds, kitchen duties and of course the exciting activities. The catching of critters in the creek was for many a highlight and a chance to step out of our comfort zone. Camps are a great way of building emotional intelligence, including improvements in self-esteem, independence, leadership, environmental awareness and even decision-making.[1]
Our Year 6 crew are the next to head off to camp on Monday 13th May and are headed to Daradgee Environmental Education Centre in Innisfail.
School Photos
A reminder that School Photos are being taken on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th May. Photo forms should have been received at home by now . Sibling photo forms can be collected from the office. Please see the proposed photo schedule further in the newsletter.