St Benedict's Catholic School Shaw eNewsletter

We have come to the end of our run of short weeks. The shorter weeks can throw a spanner in the works to routine and we can all feel a little out of sorts. Hopefully with a return to the regularly scheduled weekly program, we will see the students settle into a good rhythm again and progress forward with their learning.

Our Year 4’s have had a great time at camp this week. There is valuable learning that can be gained from the integration of classroom and outdoor learning. The time at Gumburu is a great way to extend on our indoor/outdoor learning experiences here at St Benedict’s. Next week will see our Year 6’s turn at camp and they will get to challenge themselves on the high ropes.

I would like to remind our parents about gathering in the hall before and after school. It is wonderful to have so many community members here to support their children in the daily engagement. Please remember that the Hall is a learning environment and our teachers can struggle to keep the students engaged and on task when there are lots of parents gathered in the student areas.

We are on track at this stage for the opening of our temporary access road in a week’s time. I will have a more complete update after the site meeting on Wednesday next week. We are all reminded that when there is a change, we need to take time and be patient with each other.

Blessings

Ros

Welcome to the end of Week 3 - another shorter week. The 6 Scorpions led assembly today on the theme of 'Paying it Forward' and prayed that we might all consider ways we can do things for others.

I've been fortunate to spend 2 nights this week at Gumburu, Paluma with our Year 4 students on camp. I was very impressed how the students engaged in the activities and opportunities presented to them. It's certainly a beautiful environment up there and a great way of or.our students to really take in the beauty of Gods creation. I'm sure the Year 6 students will be looking forward to heading up the mountain next week!

Assembly / Open Class Timetable

Please see the Assembly and Open Classroom timetable for Term 2:

WEEK	Assembly Class	Open Classroom
1	ANZAC	NA
2	4B	4B & 1E
3	6S	6S & 2L
4	3K	3K & PP
5	1P	1P & 4G
6	2M	2M& PW
7	3B	3B & 1W
8	2C	2C & PK
9	ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
10	5D	5D & 3E

Pax,

Nick

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In this edition of SchoolTV - DIET & NUTRITION

We all know that diet and nutrition is vital to your child’s development and growth, but are you aware of the effects it has on your child’s brain development and how it can impact their academic achievement?

In this era of convenience, it is easy to reach for pre-packaged and processed foods to cope with busy schedules. However, these foods are usually packed full of sugar and salt which can have adverse health effects. Making a habit of reading food labels can help reduce the risks. It can also help to stabilise your child’s energy, improve their mood, maintain a healthy weight and improve their general wellbeing.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will discover practical advice for teaching your kids about the benefits of incorporating a healthy diet and good nutrition.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the Diet & Nutrition edition of SchoolTV
https://stbenedicts.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/diet-nutrition