Where Learning & Wellbeing Matter TERM 3, WEEK 8 - 3 SEPTEMBER 2021
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
SEPTEMBER:
Sunday, 5th Father’s Day
Monday, 5th - Friday, 10th National eSmart Week
Thursday, 9th R U OK Day
TERM 3:
12 JULY - 17 SEPTEMBER
Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week
This week we acknowledge the wonderful work carried out by our Support Staff. At St Paul’s we are blessed to have six dedicated Learning Support Officers (LSO) Jo, Laura, Sharon, Michelle, Christine and Georgia. Our LSO’s are committed to helping all of our students achieve success academically and emotionally. Their genuine patience, understanding and willingness to support our children is greatly appreciated, particularly during challenging times. We could not provide onsite learning if it wasn’t for our wonderful LSO’s.On behalf of the school community I would
like to take this opportunity to say
This Sunday we remember and give thanks to all the wonderful dads and father figures in our school community. We are saddened that we can’t celebrate as a school community at our annual Father’s Day breakfast. While we are still in lockdown, there is so much we can't do. However, there is so much more to the day that will make it memorable; spending time with your children and connecting with extended family and loved ones in any way you can, will make the day extra special. We look forward to 2022 and being able to celebrate this very special occasion in our school community once again.
THANK YOU Jo
Laura, Sharon, Michelle, Christine Georgia.
Self-Care September
Self-care isn't selfish, it's essential. This month we're encouraging everyone to be kinder to themselves (as well as others), especially when things go wrong. Self-care increases our resilience and helps us get more out of life. It also helps us accept others as they are too.
NAPLAN
In the midst of news that our lockdown would be prolonged, we received our 2021 NAPLAN results this week. Congratulations to our Year 3 and Year 5 students. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and remote schooling, our students maintained their learning growth. We are very proud of our Year 3 and Year 5 students for their achievements in these tests – it shows just how hard they’re working with their teachers and parents to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
Thank you for all your efforts, dedication and persistence in ensuring our students continued to receive the very best over the past 18 months of their schooling and for working in partnership with us.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Sophia L - 30th August Elyssa D S 1st Septembe r Have a wonderful weekend,
Maria
Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week
Thank You!
PARENTS: Did You Miss This Webinar????
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all of us, including our children.
The webinar,
'How to support your child's mental health through the
pandemic.' was a public event held on Wednesday 25th August, aninitiative from the Royal Children’s Hospital,where a
panel of experts talked about how you can support your child’s mental health throughout the pandemic and also beyond.The feedback from parents who participated in this webinar was very positive.
A recording has been provided for anyone who missed the opportunity and would like to watch it.
● RECORDING HERE -
https://www.facebook.com/rchmelbourne/videos/266941898337228/
● OR ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/y1DizMUOeng
The RCH also provides parents with a very informative and easy to read fact sheet, with ideas on ways to support your child during this time. ….. Here is the link:
Kids Health Information : Supporting your child to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic
Finally, the link below will take you a series of videos designed specifically for children that are designed to answer some questions children have about COVID-19.
https://www.rch.org.au/be-positive/Jazz_and_Rocco/A_child_s_guide_to_hospital/
Catholic Secondary School Enrolment Dates & Time Line:
The enrolment timeline for students in Year 5, 2022 wishing to enrol in a Catholic Secondary School are:
28th January 2022:
Applications will open for Year 5 students commencing Year 7 in 2024
18th August 2022:
Applications close 21st October 2022 - Offers posted to prospective Year 7 students
11 November 2022:
Final Date for parents/carers to accept an offer made by a school
Class Name Awarded for...
Prep D Ava B For always being prepared for our live learning sessions, using her manners and spreading joy to her classmates! Well done!
Prep F Lucas V For trying his best in the Live Learning lessons and having a go at everything!
Well done.
1/2 A
Massimo M Gwen S
Harrison P
For being prepared for live learning and willing to have a go at answering all questions. Well done Massimo!
For being respectful in live learning by listening to others and putting her hand up when she has something to share. Well done Gwen!
For being responsible by putting his hand up in live learning to share his great ideas. Keep up the great work Harrison!
1/2 H
Annabel C Matthew C
Prepared: For always coming to Live Learning on time and ready. Well done for being an active member by speaking and asking questions.
Responsible: For being a responsible learner online by submitting all of your tasks and trying your best! Well done Matthew.
1/2 LR
Angel T Stefan C Valentina M
For being a respectful learner who always tries her best during Reading and Maths Live Learning lessons.
For being prepared to work hard during online learning, especially with his writing. Awesome effort Stefan!
For being a resilient and positive student during online learning. Well done!
3/4 M Matilda Z Hamish S
For being resilient with online learning and trying her absolute best.
For being responsible and hard-working on all online tasks, Well done!
3/4 TS
Cassandra I Alessia M
For being a responsible learner and having a well organized routine for completion of activities.
For being responsible for her learning and completing set tasks independently.
3/4T Nan W
Dimitri T
For always being respectful and responsible online. Well done!
For being responsible and prepared online, always trying his best! Well done.
Senior H
Rohan R Nicolas S
For being online and ready to contribute to class discussions. Well done!
For questioning and taking the time to clarify tasks. Great Job!
Senior ML
Stanley C
Mia Rose A
For being a respectful and hard working online learner who is always willing to share his understanding and depth of knowledge during live lessons and complete set tasks of a high standard!
For being a responsible, resilient and prepared online learner who always puts a fantastic effort into her assigned tasks
Senior MT
Jacob I Sebastian Sc
For being a responsible and hard working mathematician during online learning
For being a respectful online learner who works hard to complete his assigned tasks
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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
During our Wacky Wednesday session this week we dressed up as tourists from our dream destination! There were lots of people travelling to Queensland, Hawaii, America and the beach!
Mrs Fabiyanic would like to be at
the snow with her
family
In Miss Alex’s maths class, we are learning to make equal groups.
Have a look at the creative ways we have been practicing maths skills at home!
No counters, no problem!
We found objects around the house to
help us count.
Where would you rather be?
I would rather be….
Nicholas: Outside Vivian: At the beach
Chante: At a party
Ramon: In a snowy mountain Ryan: At a park
Zoe: In bed
Shanabelle: In a beautiful garden Thomas: At the beach
James: At home Caitlin: At the beach Lexi: With the Queen
Aria: At the park Anthony: At Disneyland Kiki: At the beach or in a pool
Luca: At school
Matthew: With Lebron James playing basketball Valentino: In space to see the planets
Kendrick: At the beach Tiffany: At Disneyland
Annabel: With my brother at Hogwarts!
Miss Hine: At the AFL Grand Final
We have been so busy this past week, where to begin. It was amazing that Felice Arena was able to join us on Thursday and tell us all about being an Author. He writes some great jokes so we have been busy in Writing coming up with our own jokes in class. Here are just a few of the belly laughs, the 3/4M children came up with.
Knock knock whos there?
Hawaii
Hawaii who?
I’m good hawaii you?
By Mark.I
On Wacky Wednesday we enjoyed playing a game of Kahoot and wearing some pretty cool masks.
Such creativity was used with supplies, around the house.
Q2- what is a kitten's favorite color
A2- Puuurrrrple By Matilda.Z
What did the police officer say to the Belly button?
You're under a vest.
By Leon.A
We love
our Dads!!!
Eamonn loves
going on a run with his Dad and Dara loves playing with his Dad.
Dumebi loves that his dad is funny and works hard.
Grace loves hanging out with her Dad.
Ethan loves that his dad is
always caring and kind.
Mariana loves playing games with her Dad.
Scarlett loves spending time with her Dad.
Sebastian and
Dominic love kicking a football and soccer ball with their Dad.
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads in the St. Pauls’ School community. Thank you for everything you do for, and
with your children, they all love you very much!
I love my father because he is always there for me, whenever I’m happy or upset. I admire him because he will do anything to make me feel better. I am grateful for everything he has done for me. I like building legos with him and sometimes coding. I enjoy watching the Grand Prix with him.
My dad is also very sweet; he often makes jokes, though they aren't always hilarious, which is why I absolutely love him.
Peyton
I love my dad because he is fun and always plays basketball with me and takes me to parks and plays footy with me.He is always funny and loves me.
Nicolas
Billy and Charlie love playing games with their Dad.
I love my dad because he gets whatever I want. He cooks
amazing food and he makes sure everything good happens.
Rohan Paul loves playing
chess with his Dad.
The St. Paul’s school community would like to wish all Dads,
Grandads and special men in the lives of our children, a
Father’s Day filled with love and
happiness!
R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.
R U OK?'s vision is a world where we're all connected. Their mission is to inspire and empower people to meaningfully connect with those in their world and lend support when they are struggling with life.
If you’re worried about someone, start by asking, “Are you okay?”
Are they really OK? Ask them today. (R U OK?Day 2021)
Next Thursday, 9th September
during live learning, let’s show we care -
wear a splash of yellow!
This year’s Science Week theme was, ‘Food: different by design.’
St. Paul’s held a Chocolate Chip Cookie Challenge. The aim of the challenge was to design and create your ultimate cookie by making alterations to a standard recipe. Click HERE to find out more about these mini-chemists experiments (and for some delicious choc chip recipes)!
Click HERE if you would like to
join the fun and make your own
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
Learning Intention: We are learning to make a jump game Success Criteria: we will be successful when we code:
-one sprite that can jump
-scrolling obstacles for the sprite to jump over
-obstacles disappear when they reach the end of the screen
-conditionals: if the sprite touches obstacle there is a lose screen and sound -score increase when obstacles are jumped successfully
-checkpoints or levels where the game gets harder, including a level up screen -end screen
This week in our Coding classes, we began making a jump game. The students had lots of ideas regarding what would make a successful jump game. Using these ideas, we co-created the success criteria. This is a LOT to code so we still have a bit to go before this game is completed. Click on the videos (you will need to use your student account) to see where we are up to (note: each class is up to coding different point in the lesson).
Some students have even used their learning from previous sessions to create their own
characters and add dialogue!!
After registering, each child will be invited to join the ANSTO STEAM Club Classroom to access STEAM challenges. Multiple rounds of challenges will be held with the first challenge will be posted this Friday!
Anyone can join, but the program is designed for children between the ages of 8 and 13yrs. Children must obtain permission from their parent or guardian first before joining.
The ANSTO STEAM Club is free to join! All materials used in the STEAM Challenges are household items.
Join at
https://www.ansto.gov.au/education/primary/steam-club-online
The ANSTO STEAM Club provides children with an opportunity to explore scientific and engineering concepts and apply their knowledge in creative and ingenious ways to solve challenges.
The club operates online through Google Classroom during the school holidays.
Looking for something extra these holidays?
WACKY WEDNESDAY & ONLINE LEARNING!
THANK YOU FOR KEEPING OUR
COMMUNITY CONNECTED!
SEND YOUR LEARNING PHOTOS TO:
library@spcoburg.
catholic.edu.au
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TWO WEEKS TO GO - THE PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE ENDS 17TH SEPTEMBER
Keep up the amazing reading!
The Challenge has been extended until 17 September, so it’s very important that all students continue to upload their
books by Thursday 16 September.
Please email Ms Angela [email protected] if you are having any difficulty logging on to the PRC website. I am happy to key your books in.
OUR BOOK TALLY HAS NOW REACHED
1600
BOOKS!
READER SPOTLIGHT
l love reading Dog Man because it’s really funny!
It also has a funny character and plot which makes me laugh..
It always bring me up when I feel a bit down, especially when I fight with my little sister!
Nan W 3/4T
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ISSUE 6
ONLINE ORDERS CLOSE TODAY!
In response to the lockdown, Scholastic have added the temporary option for parents to select home delivery when placing their Book Club orders. This option will enable you to have your Book Club order delivered to your home address,
Please choose the home delivery option on the order summary page. The cost of delivery is $7.50.
Please open the following link to order:
https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-cl ub/book-club-parents/
