2021 Book Fair

	Morning Session	Afternoon Session	Surname
Monday	7:30 – 8:30	2:45 – 4:00	A – K
Tuesday	7:30 – 8:30	2:45 – 4:00	L – Z
Wednesday	7:30 – 8:30	2:45 – 4:00	A – K
Thursday	7:30 – 8:30	2:45 – 4:00	L – Z
Friday	7:30 – 8:30	Closed	A – Z

 

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Year 6 Fathers’ Day Macadamia Fundraiser

Thank you to those families who placed macadamia orders. Please be advised that orders will be delivered to school and can be collected from the School Hall between 2:00pm – 3:30pm on Monday 30 August 2021. We greatly appreciate your support thus far, in assisting us to raise funds for our Year 6 students.

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Fathers’ Day Stall 

This year we will be holding our Fathers’ Day Stall in the hall on Tuesday 31 August. There will be many different products available. The stall will run during class time on Tuesday and each student will have the opportunity to purchase a gift with their class.

Purchasing a gift is not compulsory. If you would like your child to participate, gifts are available ranging in price from just $1.00 to $10.00.  A complimentary gift bag service will be available.  So, as well as your Fathers’ Day gift being inexpensive, it will be a real surprise!

We recommend that students bring their money in a sealed labelled envelope so that it does not get lost. A limited amount of change will be available on the day and, as such, we ask for your assistance by trying to send small notes or coins.

Parent help is always greatly appreciated in order to help run the stall. If you are available to help in any way big or small, please email the office school@stjohnsbundaberg.qld.edu.au by Friday 27 August 2021.

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Friday Assembly/Chapel Service Notice

The next Assembly/Chapel Service will take place on Friday 10 September, commencing at 8:45am. We invite all families to join us for a morning of worship and celebration. Please note that this will be the final Assembly/Chapel service for Term 3.

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School Musical

‘When I Grow Up’

One Night Only – Thursday 16 September

Limited Tickets – Ticketing Restrictions Apply

Tickets now on sale

through the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre

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Student Awards

Congratulations to this fortnight’s award recipients
Prep Red	Tui Hall, Thoryn Murphy, Vincent McMahon, Clara Volzke
Prep Blue	Sebastian Clifford, Milla Cross, Theodore Barnes, Ruan Otto
Year 1 Red	Jobe Leckie, Phoebe Hill, Imarlie O’Hearn, George Carter
Year 1 Blue	Mia Pearce, Ellah Peardon, Ruby Moreno, Zaria Williams, Lochie Cleve, Tanatswa Bere
Year 2	James Moyle, Isaac Von Deest, Layla Hinschen, Utah Robertson
Year 2/3	Nicholas Callaghan, Annabeth Lankowski, Scarlett Porter, Nikith Tarigopula, Charlotte Arnold, Cooper Higgins, Zaiden Thompson
Year 3	Toby Fyfe, Harrison Smyth, Ella Bion, Aadhya Shoree
Year 4	Shaan Gurung, Charlie McDonald, Riley Douglas, Jacob Bonney, Saesha Pandita
Year 5	Mikhail Egorov, Isabella Pohlman, Byron Higgins, Scarlett Dyer
Year 6	Declan Roberts, Edward Rayner, Halo Love, Sebella Marano, Cooper Croft
Music	Phoebe Watts, Indianna Boardman, Clara Volzke, Edward Rayner, Chace Montgomerie, Chyler Lamberth
Principal’s	Tanatswa Bere, Jate Juster, Sebastian Clifford

 

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ICAS

Well done to those students who sat the ICAS English test last week. Next Tuesday the 31 August, our Mathematics students will participate in their ICAS test. This session will start promptly at 9:00am. If your child is participating in ICAS, please avoid any specialist appointments being made during this time and ensure your child is at school on time. This will enable the session to run smoothly for everyone involved – thank you in advance.

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PREP VISION SCREENERS

Our Prep vision screens are now booked in for Wednesday 2 September. We do apologise for the delay, however, the health professional completing the screener has been unwell which has been beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

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MATHS MENTALS

Mental Maths is the ability to solve mathematical equations ‘in our heads’ without the use of concrete aids – such as a calculator, pen and paper and the like. Mental Maths facts are an important building block leading onto more complex equations. “Automaticity” (the ability to recall quickly) takes practice with mental maths facts.  I have included below a few mental maths strategies below, if you would like to practice at home or in the car. ????

• Rainbow Facts (make to ten) (0 + 10    1 + 9    2 + 8    3 + 7    4 + 6    5 + 5)
• Doubles Facts (1 + 1    2 + 2    3 + 3    4 + 4)
• Near Doubles Facts (2 + 3    4 + 5    6 + 7)
• Rounding up to the nearest (If the ones numeral is 5 or more, round up. If the ones numeral is 4 or less, round down)
• Split strategy (Split the numbers you are adding into their place value – add the tens – add the ones – add the answers together)

The above are only some very basic examples. Please, ask your child’s teacher if you are unsure or go online for loads of resources and explanations.

Mrs Jocelyn Bakker

DIRECTOR OF LEARNING AND TEACHING

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I came across some great ideas recently whilst wading through some old files. Sometimes it’s the ‘old tried and true’ methods, which abounded during our childhood, that stand the test of time. I hope you find them useful. In an educational article I was reading recently, reference was made to Week 7, Term 3, in terms of there being heightened absenteeism from school. The reasons are many and varied not the least of which refers to the notion I call the ‘Term 3 Blues’. At this point of the year, we see increased cases of sickness – cold and flu particularly and compounded by the general busyness of school and life, aids in many young ones succumbing to the ‘blues’.

Take heart – there is reprieve! It’s called the season of Spring. Less sickness, warmer temperatures.

God is good!

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Some tips for helping your child

Help your child get organised – instead of doing everything for your child, encourage them to be active in the organisation process. Let your child experience the ease of being able to find things, the joy of being on time, and the sense of control that organisation will bring.

Plan ahead – so mornings go smoothly. There is an old saying, “well begun is half done,” and it certainly is true about getting off to school. Start your planning the night before by making sure your child gets enough rest. A slightly earlier bedtime may make a big difference to your child’s ability to function in the morning. Have your child lay out clothes before bed and put everything else needed for school in the backpack. It is a good idea to have your child put the backpack right on top of his/her shoes, so he/she can’t leave the house without it.

Help your child keep up with work – share a tip from time-management experts: break tasks into manageable parts and do one at a time until the job is finished.

Get a handle on homework – provide a place for your child to do homework, and make sure your child has the necessary supplies. Keep things like pencils, paper, ruler and coloured markers all together in a pencil box or shoe box to save time looking around when doing homework. Set a time to do homework. Some families like to do homework right after school, while others prefer doing it after dinner. Whatever you decide, find one that works for everyone, then stick to it as often as possible. Don’t forget to read!

Keep track of important notes from school – here’s an easy way: the minute your child gets home, stick the note on the refrigerator or magnetic bulletin board. It won’t get lost in a pile of papers, and it won’t succumb to the “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” syndrome either.

Try some offbeat ways to entice your child to read – use a current film as a starting point to encourage your child to dip into the book it is based on. Or help your child to write a letter to the author of a favourite book. (Send it to the publisher – most authors are good about replying to letters from children.) Do all you can to foster your child’s love of reading. Online games are fun, but they don’t develop vocabulary and language skills the way reading does.

Take a critical look at your child’s activities – be careful that technology does not take up lots of time – especially during the week. Ensure that there is a balance of inside and outside activity.

Remember the power of praise – let it work its magic to motivate your child. Displaying a child’s best work is a form of praise. Add a special touch to an especially good paper by having it laminated. (You can do it yourself with clear contact paper).

Celebrate your child’s successes, no matter how small – learning is not always easy for children, and sometimes their progress may be measured in very small steps. When your child does master a new skill, rejoice together.

Maintain consistent rules and approaches at home – irrespective of what you believe to be important values in your home, maintaining a clear set of ‘expectations’ in line with your beliefs and values is important for stability in your child. Whilst this can be hard to stick to (my 10 and 13 year-olds are very refined at pushing the patience levels!) it remains important to do so in order to send clear and consistent messages of expectations to your child.

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Kaizen

The Japanese concept of kaizen states that small habits (micro-habits) are easy to do as they require no willpower. After a time, they become a natural part of what you do and suddenly, you’re performing better. Michael Grosse – a guru regarding psychological growth and development – uses the Japanese concept of kaizen when suggesting ways to be a better parent. Following his five micro-habits will have a positive impact on your son and the relationship that you have with him. In his article, ‘Micro-habits to parent better every day’, he encourages you to create your own micro-habits but has given you a head-start with a list.

Also, from Michael Grose, some suggestions below that might be helpful and useful at home.

• Show kids how to behave.
• Keep pets to develop nurturance and responsibility.
• Be the adult in the parent-child relationship.
• Cultivate good manners.
• Build character daily.
• Catch kids being kind, gentle and strong.
• Establish healthy habits early.
• Stick to routines.
• Have fun.
• Eat together every day.
• Focus on excellence, not perfection.
• Spend individual time with each child each week.
• Expect kids to change.
• Keep an adult only place at home.
• Admit it when you’re wrong.
• Choose time and place to deliver big messages.
• Keep the meal table free from arguments.
• Prepare for tomorrow the night before.
• Expect children to help.
• Encourage siblings to apologise.
• Send kids to school with breakfast, a kiss and a smile.
• Celebrate success as a family.
• Spend time in nature together.
• Let go.

Cited – www.parentingideas.com.au

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Book Week

The lines of parents and children have been well-flowing this week with already a very keen interest in purchasing books from the Book Fair. A general reminder that you can purchase before and after school for the rest of the week. Thank you to Mrs. Anderson, staff and parents for your generous support of this event.

Thank you for working in partnership with us.

Grace and Peace.

Chris Mallett

PRINCIPAL

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