Issue 14 Term 3 31/08/2017 6 September Canteen Orders due LLL Banking 7 September Outdoor Classroom Day 8 September Worship 9:00 am My Two Dads Team Colours Day - Childhood Cancer Camp Quality Puppets I love my Dad. As I lay in a swag under the stars, wondered at the splendour of the outback, climbed mountains, played in 11 - 15 September When I was young, my dad was very waves, marvelled at panoramas and traversed Swimming (BLC MS, BLC LM, MLC D & MLC P) busy building the family business; often continents, he smiled at my joy of his gift for me – travelling interstate or overseas. My creation. 11 September brothers and I were sometimes invited When troubles and disappointment came and I made Assembly 2:00 pm to join dad on these trips, getting mistakes; when friends died and grief was the special one to one time with our father, while mountain, he told me he was with me and comforted 13 September travelling to new and amazing places. me while I cried. Canteen Orders due My dad loves the outback and as children we spent My heavenly Dad gave me gifts of beauty, creation and LLL Banking many nights under the stars sleeping in swags and love…because he loves me. Even if I tried with all my 15 September days adventuring in the bush. I got my love for heart, I could not come close to loving God the way vast, beautiful landscapes and my courage to that he loves me. Romans 8 is filled with references to Worship 2:00 pm adventure from my dad. the incomprehensible love of God. He made us his heirs P & F Disco & Parents Retreat (verse 17) and in the image of his own son. (verse 29) I appreciate now, how very fortunate I was to have He called, justified and glorified us (verse 30). He has 18 - 22 September had the opportunities that I did. My dad loved us our back (verse 31) and gave the life of his only son for Swimming (BLC JS, JLC K, MLC B & MLC H) and gave us gifts of the things that he loved. Who us. He promises that there is nothing that shall his children have grown into today is very closely separate us from his love. NOTHING! (verse 35-39) 20 September tied to the experiences we had growing up…and I Canteen Orders due thank my dad for those. We love our dads and Father’s day is a special time to honour them for all they do that has helped us to LLL Banking I love my Heavenly Dad as well. become who we are. It is also a great time to honour the incredible love of our Heavenly Father. A love that is When I was very young, my heavenly dad was very bigger, stronger, more hopeful and enduring than Please pray for the following families: busy protecting me. As I adventured and made new anything we can really comprehend. Marshall, Martin, Martin, Maxwell discoveries; he was there beside me and when I tried dangerous things, as children sometimes do, We are his and he will not let us go. McClelland, Menzel, Mickan, Mitchell, he made me bounce instead of break. Mrs Zadow & Mrs Grivell School Crossing Monitors Taking Action Term 3 Week 8 Action is one of the five essential elements of the written curriculum in the PYP. AM: Taylor H, Jack Sh, Hayden Kn Action – is the demonstration of deeper learning in responsible behaviour through responsible action; a manifestation in practice of the other essential elements. (Making the PYP Happen, p 10) PM: Chloe N, Toby B, Charlotte G Term 3 Week 9 ACTION - a change in the way we are more patient or committed. AM: Mitchell Z, Lillie M, Jesse G ACTION - a change in the way that we think. ACTION - a change in something that we say. PM: Thomas B, Samuel K, Jaiden B ACTION - a change in something that we do. ACTION - a change in something that we have more respect or determination. ACTION - a change in something we feel. Term Dates Term 3 24 July - 29 September “… purposeful reflection is always linked to action.” Marcia Behrenbruch (10 week Term) … Reflect – Choose – Act – Reflect – Choose – Act – Reflect – Choose – Act … Term 4 16 October - 13 December (8-1/2 week Term) Evie Stevens PYP Coordinator School Banking ICAS Competition Spelling This year we had 26 children participate in Spelling. We received the following awards: Nari Freckleton Year 2 Merit Dylan Weyland Year 5 Merit School Banking with the LLL is available every Archie King Year 5 Merit Wednesday during school terms. Georgia King Year 6 Merit Hayden Lien Year 3 Credit Bank books need to be placed in the letterbox Kayla Weyland Year 3 Credit located in the front office ready for collection Archer Baugh Year 3 Credit on Wednesday mornings. Andrew Selby Year 3 Credit Elle Rose Shearer Year 4 Credit Contact the office if you would like to find out Evan Cox Year 4 Credit more about LLL banking. Evie Krieg Year 5 Credit Pareesa Mohtasham Year 2 Distinction Thank You Mrs Collins Congratulations to our award winners! A special mention to Pareesa Mohtasham for receiving a Principal’s Award for high achievement. Woolworths Earn & Learn Now until 19 September earn 1 sticker for every $10 you spend at Woolworths. Send Fears and Worries your stickers into From time to time, children can seem more affected by fears and worries. Parents and carers are school and watch us usually the first people children look to for support and reassurance Providing reassurance such as earn some amazing hugs and encouragement helps to restore children’s sense of safety and confidence. Giving resources for the children a sense of safety includes limiting their exposure to frightening situations, such as students to share. violence – whether real or on TV. Many parents take the wise step of turning off the news in the morning or at night. If your child seems particularly sensitive at the moment, it might be worth considering for a time. Remember that the news isn’t written for children and can be misunderstood by children viewing it. Parents and carers can also play a leading role in helping children learn QUESTION: What kind of skills for managing their fears. Things to take into account bear has no teeth? It takes time and effort for children to learn new coping skills. These can be explicitly taught and ANSWER: A gummy bear! practised. Coping skills aren’t always ‘caught’ or appear when your child needs them. Younger children usually learn best when you work through strategies with them. This may require Are you still craving something sweet? dramatizing scenarios or talking through what and how to think about situations Did your work colleagues snap up those lolly Though older children may be able to use coping skills independently, they still need your support when bags in no time? scared. All children feel more secure and confident when they have regular quality time with parents and Have you run out of half time sweets for carers. weekend sports? Bedtime is often when children’s fears surface. Try to ensure that children have calming time before bed Did your kids eat them all before you could to unwind. A regular bedtime routine or ritual helps children feel a sense of safety and security. I know get any? many parents are aware of the benefits of less screen time in the hour before bed. Why not take advantage of these remaining cold nights and snuggle up and read a book with your child at bedtime. Then you’re in luck….we still have a number of boxes of the Natural Confectionary Company Jayne Zadow lollies to sell. If you can help out by taking a Wellbeing Coordinator second box, please see Lee-Anne at the front desk and she will be glad to hand one over. Boxes are Absentees / Late Arrival charged to your If your child is absent, or will be late for any reason, the school needs to be notified. You can use the following account, but can be means of passing on this information: offset by returning the money collected to the Leave a message on our answering machine - this can be done at any time and does not need to wait front office. until 8:30 am. Send an e-form via the Skoolbag app Send an email to [email protected] Mums, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles, Special Friends Swimming Times You are invited to September 11 - 14 BLC / MS 1:00 pm MLC / D 1:00 pm BLC / LM 1:45 pm MLB / P 1:45 pm September 18 - 22 BLC / JS 1:00 pm Every Friday 8.15am – 8.45am in the Library MLC / H 1:00 pm JLC / K 1:45 pm Storytime is a time to enjoy reading with your child/ren. It’s a simple as that! MLC / B 1:45 pm Don’t have an adult who can make it? September 25 - 29 No problem! We have Senior Reading Buddies ready and willing to fill this very special position. JLC / E 1:45 pm No one is left out. JLC / ML 1:45 pm Come along on a Friday morning. Join us for Chapel and then have a cuppa at Café 3:16. Why not make a morning of it? School Gymkhana Congratulations to the St Michaels Questions? Feel free to contact [email protected] or pop into the SLC classrooms for a chat.