Term 2 Week 3 Newsletter

“LIFE ISN'T ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF. LIFE IS ABOUT CREATING YOURSELF. ”

CWA Puplic Speaking

Children in years 3-6 have been given a hard copy of information about the CWA Public Speaking Competition. Children are encouraged to start writing their speeches now and be ready to present them on Monday 20th of May. If you have any queries, please contact the office. 

**Speeches to be presented on Monday 20th May. 

2024 TOPICS 

Year 3 (2 minutes)

1.  Why is it important to brush my teeth? 
2. If I was a cartoon character .........
3. Learning to ride my bike

Year 4 (2 minutes)

1. The power of music 
2. Is growing your own food healthier?
3. Ghost stories

Year 5 (2 minutes)

1. Mysteries of the deep sea 
2. Which planet would I like to visit?
3. Who makes me laugh?

Year 6 (2 minutes)

1. What it means to be a good friend
2. Books versus movies
3. Life through my pet’s eyes

Please make sure your palm cards are no bigger than the size of your hand/palm. 

Pentecost Sunday - 19th May

Pentecost is a Christian celebration. Its purpose is to teach people about living in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. 

• Pentecosts marks the coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised his disciples he would send the Holy Spirit but he didn't tell them when this would be.
• The Holy Spirit descended on the disciples as they gathered in a room in Jerusalem. The men heard the sound of a violent wind and tongues of fire appeared upon their heads.
• Each disciple was filled with the Holy Spirit and was then able to speak in different languages.
• The disciples went out to preach the Word of God to people of different cultures. They also baptised thousands of people, receiving them into the new, Christian church. 

National Simultaneous Reading Day

National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. It is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6. 

This years book is Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker. Bowerbird Blues stars a beautiful bowerbird on the search for (you guessed it) BLUE!  It’s a moving story of longing and connection, that unfolds as the bowerbird’s search sends him soaring across the sea, sky and city. He swoops and snatches vibrant treasures for his collection, and soon his bower – a mix of natural and unnatural objects – attracts something greater and more fulfilling than he could ever have imagined.

We are hosting this years National Simultaneous Reading Day on Wednesday 22nd May and are delighted to have EPS and ECCC joining us for a wonderful afternoon of reading and activities. 

Dental Van

We will have the Dental Van form Forbes Hospital visiting us in week 9 on the 26th and 27th June. We have sent the permission forms home with your child. Please return these by Monday 24th June. Thank you. 

Year 6 Red Bend Visit

Olivia visited RBCC this week as part of the year 7 orientation program. She has written her recount of her experience on the day. 

School Improvement Surveys

Parents shoud have received an email containing a link to school improvement surveys.

This survey should take between 5-10 minutes to complete and is being conducted to gather your knowledge, beliefs and experiences regarding our school.  This survey is part of a suite of annual surveys that are being conducted with staff, parents and students.  The results and analysis of the data will assist us to drive school improvement.

Your participation in this questionnaire is voluntary and confidential. All analysis of data will be done in such a way that your identity will remain anonymous. We would greatly value your participation and input. 

Weekly Prayer

Lord,

I ask for Your protection and guidance throughout this week as I face challenges and make decisions.

Be my constant companion, my source of strength, and my refuge.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Homework Club

If you wish to make adjustments to your child's weekly pickup schedule, for Term 2, please kindly complete the Bus/Home Form provided here: BUS/HOME FORM.

You may have noticed that we now have a sign out sheet at homework club. Please continue to sign your child out when they are picked up.

NOTE: If anyone other than the child‘s parents are collecting a child please phone or text message the school phone to advise.

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Reminders

LUNCHBOXES and ALLERGIES

• ALLERGIES: All lunch boxes need to be egg and Peanut free - this includes food packed for homework club.
• GLASS: Please do not send glass containers in your child's lunch box - they are easily broken.
  

SCHOOL HATS & JUMPERS

Please check your child's hat and jumper to ensure it belongs to them and that they have not mistakenly taken another student's hat home. Please ensure all clothing is labelled so we can help find it's owner. 

Upcoming Events

Lunch Orders

Lunch orders are available from "The Fat Parcel" each Friday.

Write your child's name and order on the front of a paper bag, and place the money inside (if you pay for your child's order directly with The Fat Parcel, please write "paid" on the bag.

Bus Notes

Community Notices

School Student Broadband Initiative

To boost education opportunities and narrow the digital divide, the Australian Government is providing up to 30,000 for eligible families with school age children with no internet at home access to free nbn® for one year under the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI). Access to the SSBI will become easier, with the announcement of a National Referral Centre that parents/carers with school students can contact directly to check their eligibility.

To be eligible for SSBI, families working directly with an SSBI Nominating Organisation, or self nominating through the National Referral Centre, must:

• Have a child living at home that is enrolled in an Australian school (up to year 12 including from Prep in Qld/Vic/Tas & Kindy in NSW).
• Not have an active nbn® network internet service at home. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.
• Live in a premises that can access a standard* nbn service.
• Not have had an active nbn connection during the previous 14 days.
• Either be referred by a nominating organisation or have your suitability determined via an assessment conducted by the National Referral Centre

Contact the National Referal Centre to find out more: 1800 954 610

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