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2021 Year 6 Exhibition 24th November
The 2021 Exhibition was presented in an online format for the first time. Due to the covid restrictions, the Year 6 students had to modify their learning and showcase this through a specialised website. Although, this year’s exhibition presented many challenges, the students and teachers involved did an excellent job adjusting to the everchanging landscape. The transdisciplinary theme for this year’s exhibition was “How the World Works”. The central idea was “Hope Leads to Innovation”.
The Year 6 students had to identify a global issue they are passionate about and link this to the concept of “Hope”. The inquiry into an innovation involved detailed research, collection of primary and secondary data, creative writing piece, creative arts piece, group collaboration, social action and a performance presentation. Each of these elements were photographed or filmed and added to the exhibition website.
The exhibition journey was enriching for everyone involved. The resilience and flexibility shown during exhibition by the students and teachers was inspiring. Their learning and passion to create positive change in our community and the wider community was very rewarding to witness.
The Year 5/6 Teachers are still uploading student work and the performance groups. The Year 6 parents will have access to the website ASAP and we will post the link to the website in next week’s newsletter for the rest of the school community.
Year 5 Mini Exhibition 19th November
The Year 5 students used key concepts to inquire into how 'initiative leads to scientific discoveries'. They identified a global issue that concerned them and designed an invention that would help solve this issue.
Students also performed a fabulous song about how science is real and its impact on the world. Students from Kinder to Year 6 had an opportunity to visit the Year 5 Mini Exhibition and ask burning questions.
As a school community, we have been amazed by the student’s commitment and energy towards their Mini Exhibition
First Eucharist
Congratulations to Ella and Michael (brother of William Year 2) who celebrated thier First Eucharist on the weekend!
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
L'Arche Summer Fundraiser
We will be holding our L'Arche Summer Fundraiser on Friday 3rd December (Week 9)
Students are invited to wear a Hawaiian Shirt and bring in a GOLD COIN donation. During lunch we will have a disco outside and enjoy an ice block together!
Term 4 Celebrations
Due to current restrictions families are currently unable to attend any of our upcoming celebrations. We will keep the community updated with any changes to gathering restrictions.
Week 9
- Monday 9:15am - Advent Prayer Celebration - Love 2W
- Friday - L'Arche Summer Disco
Week 10
- Monday 9:15am - Advent Prayer Celebration - Joy 1W
- Monday 2:30pm - Year 6 Assembly
Week 11
- Monday 9:15am - Advent Prayer Celebration - Peace 2R
- Monday 2:30pm - Leadership Ceremony - Year 5 Parents
- Wednesday 12pm - Graduation Mass - Year 6 Parents
Emily Capper
Religious Education Coordinator
As part of our reporting process Learning Conferences, K-2 Parent Teacher Interviews and Three Way Conference (Years 3-6) will be held during Week 10 Term 4 Monday 6 December - Wednesday 8th December.
Following on from these conversations, your child's Semester 2 Report will be made available on COMPASS: Parent Portal on Friday 10th December. An alert will be sent on the day, notifiying you that you can access your child's report.
Due to Covid Restrictions, Learning Conferences will be held via Microsoft Teams.
STEPS TO MAKE A BOOKING
1. Book into Learning Conference via COMPASS Parent Teacher Interview (Conferences). Click here to access instructions.
2. Your child's teacher will send you a calendar invite with MS Team link for the requested conference day/time.
ON THE DAY OF YOUR LEARNING CONFERENCE
1. To join the Learning Conference, please click on the 'CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING' in the body of the email.
STRUCTURE OF THE LEARNING CONFERENCE
Each Learning Conference has been allocated 15 minutes per student. As meetings are scheduled for all families, it is vital that families are on time to their learning conference and stick to the allocated time. Teachers will need to end the conference after that time.
Conferences for students in Kindergarten - Year 2 will be between parents and teachers ONLY. Students in Years 3-6 are encouraged to attend to be apart of the learning conversation.
Access to this online booking system will close on Wednesday 1st December at 5pm.
Parent self-care matters
Parents are known for putting their children’s needs ahead of their own. With the mantra of ‘be involved’ in your child’s life a dominant parenting message, it’s now common for parents to neglect their own social and wellbeing to give their children the best possible start in life. This selfless approach is commendable, but questionable if it means you are constantly stretched, stressed and tired. Parenting is draining. Kids by their very nature take more than they give. Even the most loving, affectionate child will exhaust you at times so it’s important to replenish, refresh and reinvigorate yourself.
Parenting author Maggie Dent says, “If we don’t care for ourselves, not only do we run the risk of parenting less effectively and compassionately, but we are not modelling self-care for our children.” Taking time for yourself seems obvious, however, the reality for many parents is that they are hard-wired to prioritise the wellbeing of others.
Start by giving yourself permission. Setting strict boundaries around key self-care activities help to make sure self-care happens. Turning occasional self-care into an ongoing habit is a great way to make sure you look after yourself. First, you need to give yourself permission to prioritise mental health and wellbeing, at least some of the time. So, what self-care activities should you be prioritising?
Get physical
Exercise is great for both mind and body. It releases endorphins, the feel-good hormone that enhances mood and helps put you in a positive state of mind. Exercise releases cortisol, the stress hormone, which builds up gradually over time, leading to anxiety and depression if not managed. You don’t need to go to the gym to get the benefits of exercise. A brisk daily walk is an excellent self-care strategy for busy parents. It’s affordable, accessible and has the bonus of taking you outside, which has added wellbeing benefits.
Stay social
Alfred Adler, the father of individual psychology, maintained that the people who lived the most content lives paid close attention to their social lives. When children come along, a parents’ social life can easily play second fiddle to that of their children. Alternatively, social media becomes the main mode for staying in touch with friends, which is a poor replacement for face-to-face contact. One way of staying social is to schedule activities such as playing sport, joining a book club or sharing a coffee that keeps you connected to other adults.
Be mindful
Staying in the present moment, even for just a minute or two, can help you better manage parenting stresses. Engaging your senses is a good way to relax and find some inner peace. Enjoying the present moment, or mindfulness, can be practised by taking a walk, listening to music, or a taking a five minute meditation. Breathing exercises help reduce stress, so incorporate deep breathing into your daily routine to help stay fresh and alert.
Seek out play
If you think that play is just for kids, then think again. Everyone needs activities in their lives that sustain them and bring them joy. It’s important to expand the definition of play to include hobbies and interests such as music, collecting things, making, tinkering and performing. Playful activities that contribute to parent self care are freely chosen, fun and create a state of flow so that you become lost in the activity. Playful activities boost your mood and help you manage the challenges and enjoy the pleasures of family life.
Decide to savour
If you feel that you’re always in rush, the chances are that you don’t have the opportunity to savour anything. Whether it’s the first cup of coffee in the morning, snuggling up to your child at bedtime or reading a favourite book before bed, commit to savouring something and make it a daily habit.
In closing
Taking care of your physical, psychological and social needs helps you be the best parent you can be. Set aside time for self-care even when you feel like you don’t have a single second to devote to yourself. Experiment with different self-care activities to figure out which strategies work best for you, your family and your lifestyle.
(Source: Parentingideas.com.au)
Heidi White
Email: Heidi.white@cg.catholic.edu.au
Dear Children, Parents, Grandparents, and significant others,
All library books are due to be returned by the end of Week 9, Friday, 3rd December (next week).
Please send anything back with a Holy Trinity barcode. I will send out overdue notices in Week 10.
If you get an overdue notice, please look extra hard for the missing books – type in the name of the book on google and see if an image helps you find the book. Come in and search for the missing book, send me an email or if all else fails pay the fine.
There is always a great prize for the first class to get all their library books back and all names cleared from the overdue list. Year 2 were the winners last year.
Kate Mertz
Email: kate.mertz@cg.catholic.edu.au
Tomorrow - Friday, 26th November, Holy Trinity Students will be participating in Perform Education’s live streamed (Covid Interrupted) Book Week Concert.
There will be a junior show at 9.15am for ELC – Year 2 and then an older show at 2.00pm.
Synopsis of the Production:
One day a girl named Marley woke up to discover that ‘Something’ was missing…
And so begins a quest that will lead Marley through destinations that are strange and challenging but often oddly familiar. However, first she must determine what it is that has disappeared from her life that is causing such a sense of emptiness.
Fortunately, her story has a narrator to help her. The thing is Marley sometimes has her own ideas as to how the story needs to be told. There are books around to provide clues and directions which is a great help –if you can figure out what they mean. Marley is determined to sort it out no matter where she travels or what she encounters.
One thing is certain - once the ‘Something’ is recovered, everything will become BIGGER, BETTER, BRIGHTER!
Join Marley and characters from a selection of The CBCA 2021 Shortlisted Books, as she seeks to discover what it is that is missing and how best to recover it.
Celebrating the CBCA Book Week 2021 theme: OLD WORLDS, NEW WORLDS, OTHER WORLDS, this interactive and educational musical adventure is a fun filled and energetic celebration of CBCA Book Week 2021, and brings together all the elements of great storytelling - a hero, a mystery, a quest, and an exploration!
Right Click on this hyperlink for a short overview of the concert - https://vimeo.com/582729096
The below link contains all the songs for the concert, a cute dance, digital activities, and a selection of printable activities – big fun. During remote learning Kindergarten – Year 4 were given this link and asked to familiarize themselves with the songs and dance moves.
Fingers and toes crossed that all goes well.
Kate Mertz
Email: kate.mertz@cg.catholic.edu.au
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Students celebrating their birthdays this week: Week 8: Thomas G, Isikeli B, Edward H, Phobe S, Steve L & Arthur W |
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