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Dear Parents,
We have come a long way this year in achieving our goal: Every child will be a competent reader. A big congratulations to our students who are progressing each week in reading. We are so very proud of them!
We began this year implementing our new MultiLit resources with K/1/2, specifically called InitiaLit, and we have used other resources in other year levels as well e.g. Macqlit and Reading Tutor Program and soon MiniLit. Students’ progress is monitored on a regular basis and we are so pleased with the gains the students are making from week to week.
MultiLit is a systematic and synthetic phonics based program which delivers content explicitly. It supports students in knowing how to decode words so that as texts become more complex, they have the skills to decode any word. Reading fluency and comprehension are also the building blocks of the MultiLit programs so quality literature is an important feature of our literacy approach. When Covid restrictions permit parents on site more freely, it will be our pleasure to invite parents into school to the see the program running first hand. In the meantime, I have gathered some photos for you to have a glimpse of it in action.
My Body/My Life
Today our Yr 5/6 students were part of the My Body, My Life program to talk about puberty and personal development. This important topic involved some pre learning with parents through a link online from Catholic Care.
Remembrance Day
Our school will commemorate Remembrance Day this Thursday 11:00am via an online assembly which will be led by our Yr 6 leaders.
Have a lovely week everyone
Jannine
Aiden’s Baptism
This weekend one of our students Aiden, will receive the sacrament of Baptism at St Mary’s Church.
Baptism is the introduction of a person into the Church community. We proclaim our faith in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit and we promise to avoid evil and to do good.
All are invited to join us at Mass on Sunday at 8:30am, to celebrate with Aiden and his family, on this special occasion.
Christmas Hamper Appeal
Socktober
Year 3/4 have been learning about Socktober for Mission Month in their R.E Conceptual Inquiry unit.
Socktober for Mission Month encourages us to engage with mission for children by using our heads to enquire about the reality of the world around us, using our hearts to feel empathy for those in situations of great need, and using our hands to take action for them in whatever way we are able.
Last Friday 3/4 organised a ‘Crazy Sock Day’ for the school, to raise awareness of Catholic Mission. Thank you for your generous donations that will be sent to Catholic Mission.
Melissa Hotham - Religious Education Coordinator
Visitors who attend events at the school will be required to present evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Evidence of vaccination has been required in NSW for a significant period of time and as such, all residents of NSW should already be very aware of the requirement and process of demonstrating vaccination status.
Our Yr 5/6 excursion to which was scheduled for 6-8 December to Jindabyne has been postponed due to the continuing Covid restrictions released by the NSW Government this week. We have rebooked a Yr 5/6 Excursion to Jindabyne for 14-16 February 2022.
This unfortunately means that our current Yr 6 students will not have the opportunity to experience a great overnight excursion whilst in primary school. We understand that students are disappointed.
The new date means a fabulous start to 2022 for a new group of students in Year 5/6. Parents of Year 6 students will be reimbursed the amount they have paid over the next week. Parents of students in our current Year 4 and 5 (Year 5/6 in 2022) have been advised today via Compass of new details.
Last Friday was the last day of our Gymnastics Program for 2021. We would like to thank Ben from Little Champions for running such an amazing program, the students really enjoyed it. We look forward to Ben teaching again next year.
The program was funded by the Sporting Schools Grant.
SCHOOL BANKING UPDATE FROM THE COMMONWEALTH BANK
For 90 years, our School Banking program has helped children learn about money, reinforced the importance of regular savings and provided structure for parents to support their children to save.
Though the program continues to have strong support from schools, parents and teachers, recent decisions by some state and territory governments because of a review by the corporate regulator mean we are unable to continue providing programs in schools, and we have had to make a difficult decision to close our School Banking program for all government and non-government schools across the country.
Our School Banking program was established in 1931 at a time when having a bank account was not commonplace, and since then we have helped more than 15 million Australians take their first financial steps. This would not have been possible without the wonderful support we have received from schools like yours, including all the parents and volunteers, and for this we are deeply grateful. Thank you.
Even though this is a sad time, School Banking has taught so many young Australians, past and present, the value of money and we believe this should be celebrated. We have created a place for you to share your stories, fondest memories and lessons learnt through the program. To share your story and access our financial education resources, please visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
Even though the CommBank School Banking program will not be returning to your school after this year, you can continue to make deposits into your child’s Youthsaver account through online transfers or at any CommBank branch. If you need further information please phone 132 221 or visit your local CommBank branch.
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