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It was wonderful to have most of our children back at school this week and most have settled in quickly and easily with the routine of school again. It was particularly lovely seeing different friends see each other for the first time and joy they expressed about having some normality back again.
Please continue to remember that as restrictions are lifting in many areas, we still have restrictions in place at school regarding parents and other adults on our school site as part of the public health guidelines
- An increasing number of parents are using the drop off and pick up zones of a morning and afternoon. This is greatly appreciated. While the morning drop off is spaced out over about 40 mins, the afternoon is done within 25 mins. It looks incredibly busy during this time but with the patience being displayed, it is going as smoothly as it can. Thanks for all your efforts. In fact some of your children complain if you are in the first group of cars as they miss more chat time with their friends :)
- Should children still need to be walked into school, I continue to support this. Children just need to be walked to the hall where we have teachers on duty from 8.00am. We are happy to support them from there. Students do not take their bags to classrooms prior to 8.20am though I do support Prep families in doing this if needed. If you need to come into school to pick up or collect your child, please consider whether the whole family needs to do this. I’m not convinced that we need multiple people from one family and the family dog for a pick up or drop off.
- Please leave the school grounds as soon as your child has separated successfully from you. As always too, please do not gather around classrooms before 8.20am or before 3.00pm. Drop off and Hall pickups are preferred.
- Playgrounds are completely off limits for all adults outside our staff
Fun Run
Next Friday we are going ahead with our Fun Run that was originally scheduled for Term 1. We will stagger the races so each year level groups come out from class when it is their start time. Unfortunately we cannot invite parents to come along this year but we will make sure there are lots of photos to share. Children are welcome to wear house colour shirts with their sports shirts.
I hope everyone is keeping up with the daily happenings around school via our Facebook page. Our native bees arrived this week, we had Uncle Russ turn up to check the progress of our Bush Tucker Trail and we have celebrated Reconciliation Week. Our school is a busy and vibrant space.
Have a fabulous week.
Cheers
Penny Collins
Principal
It has been wonderful to have ALL of our students back this week. Walking around the school it certainly appears as though they are glad to be back in their class with their friends again. I’m certainly looking forward to seeing the positivity continue throughout the term as we get into normal classroom routines.
PENTECOST
This Sunday is ‘Pentecost’, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other disciples following the Ascension of Christ. It marks the beginning of the church’s mission to the world - to be filled and act with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
ADOPT-A-COWBOY
Our Adopt-a-Cowboy, Jordan McClean hasn’t been able to come and visit us recently due to Covid-19 restrictions. Recently though, our students were able to ask him 3 questions, which he has answered in the video at the link below. Jordan will Captain the Cowboys tonight, so we wish him and the team good luck as they restart the season.
Contemplative Corner
Windowpane Contemplation
- Look out the nearest window as if it's a painting or photo of a landscape or cityscape.
- What colors and patterns do you see?
- If you were a painter or photographer, how would you choose to represent this image?
- How does the image change when you move slightly forward and backward or take half a step to the right or left?
Working Bee
We are having a working bee to get the path started for our Bush Tucker Trail. We’d love it if you could come on Sunday June 7 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at the low oval. It is BYO wheelbarrows and shovels. Because of social distancing restrictions, we can only host 10 volunteers and ask that children be left at home. If you are able to come on the day, please email Mr Christie at nchristie2@stbenedicts.catholic.edu.au
In Prep Koalas we have been busy exploring and engaging in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learning experiences and educational resources. We have also been developing an understanding of the important historical events of our nation including the Anniversary of the Apology (Feb 13), National Sorry Day (May 26), and Reconciliation Week (May 27 - June 3) just to name a few.
Scholastic Book Club catalogues will be distributed to all students this week. All purchases through Scholastic Book Club accrue reward points which helps the school stock up on resources for the classroom and library. More books means more choice, which means your child gets to read and borrow the books they want to read. And that right book can ignite a passion for reading which can inspire a lifelong commitment to learning.
Ordering and payment for Book Club orders are to be completed online through LOOP, the online ordering and payment platform for parents.
All orders for this issue will close by 12 noon on
Friday 5th June.
PLEASE NOTE ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED VIA LOOP. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH OR CHEQUES FOR BOOK CLUB PAYMENTS.
If you have any queries please contact the school office or the school library.
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