In this issue

The Power of Two 

“Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.” 

– Ecclesiastes 4:9 

Teaching Teams at St John’s

This year St John’s Lutheran Primary School has two classes in each year level for the first time in history. This means each year level has two teachers working as a team to collaboratively plan, prepare, teach, reflect, assess and moderate.  

There are many benefits to team teaching. Our teaching teams spend time together planning, this allows them to share their experience and knowledge with each other. The co-planning process also encourages two teachers to bounce ideas off each other in order to deliver the strongest, most creative lessons. Shared planning also means that all students in a year level are exposed to the same content, projects and curriculum achievement standards no matter which class they are in. Another wonderful benefit is when students experience their teachers working together, they understand the power of respect amongst peers. 

Professional development for our teaching teams

Last week all our teachers engaged in a workshop on team teaching lead by Vanessa Noonan, Director of Teaching and Learning for Lutheran Education Queensland. The workshop focused on co-teaching models and learning space design. It was wonderful to see our year level teams so focused on working together effectively to find the best innovative teaching practices and learning spaces for their students. 

Our Year 5 team co-design their learning space to allow for best practice in teaching together in an open classroom.

Our Year 2 and 4 teams discuss various models for co-teaching and how they can use them more effectively as a team.

Term 2 Units of Work 

Our teaching teams have continued to create and develop together some very exciting and relevant inquiry-based units of work for Term 2 which focus on making a positive impact in the world we live in. As parents you will have many opportunities to engage in our children’s learning as the term progresses. Watch this space! 

 Literacy and Numeracy 

Literacy and numeracy still remain a core curriculum learning focus at St John’s this term, as we know, all other learning becomes possible when there is mastery in these fields. Our learning teams will continue to work together to keep this focus and support all students in their literacy and numeracy development. 

 God bless. 

Deborah Bosch 

(Director of Learning and Teaching) 

WELCOME 

Welcome everyone to Term 2. We have a busy and exciting term ahead. 

ST JOHN’S VALUES AND SPIRIT – 6 RS  

Respect – ‘for self and others’ 

Rigour – ‘work hard, work tough’ 

Responsibility – ‘for learning and actions’ 

Resilience – Keep on keeping on 

Random Acts of Kindness – ‘It’s cool to be kind’ 

Relationships – ‘the reason’  

We would like to reinforce some steps to follow when we face a challenge. In applying our Values and Spirit to everything that we do, using the following tools will help us when things go wrong. These strategies also promote a safe and supportive environment for all.  

THINK U KNOW 

Students will be involved in a complementary educational program run by District Crime Prevention Coordinator – Senior Constable Brittany Duncan from the QPS, in week 5 of this term. The ThinkUKnow Australia program, is aligned to the Australian Curriculum (Health and  Physical Education and Digital Technologies curriculum learning areas) and aims to support positive, proactive engagement between children and police. These presentations aim to help students understand the benefits and challenges of technology and develop critical thinking skills to identify harmful situations and how to get help. Students from Prep to Year 6 will engage in age-appropriate modules focusing on physical and emotional growth, nutrition, safety, and respectful relationships. Please do not hesitate to contact the office should you have further questions.

SSRC (STUDENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL)  

Our SSRC students have been busy working upon the new prayer space in our school. Our Prayer space can be located in the area behind the junior toilets. This is a place of quiet reflection and will be utilised by students in prayer and meditative reflection. The SSRC have been working upon symbols for prayer which will be colour coded on a prayer wall. Later in the year, the Year One students will be adding to use of this space, and creating artefacts that support prayer.  

ESAFETY COMISSIONER ONLINE PARENT WEBINARS FOR TERM 2

Please follow the link Webinars for parents and carers | eSafety Commissioner 

Jump Rope for Heart:

St John’s Lutheran Primary School are participating in Jump Rope for Heart this term – a fantastic fundraising and physical activity program by the Heart Foundation. This is a voluntary activity.

When you register your child online, you’ll get access to additional skipping resources to help give your child a great reason to get away from the screens and get outdoors.
Register and create your own secure webpage at www.jumprope.org.au/parents

By signing up online, you and your child/ren can:
• Easily raise funds online.
• Track skipping skills progress and earn virtual badges along the way.
• Post updates to your page so family and friends can follow their progress.
• Access additional skipping resources.

Your child should have received a ‘Parent and Guardian Guide’ flyer to take home, containing further details about the program. If you haven’t received this, all the information you need is available on the Jump Rope website.

Bundaberg School Futsal Titles:

Reminder to please accept and pay for your child on Parent Lounge if they are participating in the Bundaberg School Futsal Titles.

Cost: $30 – paid via Parent Lounge
Staff: Mr. Aaron Bakker & Mr. Nathan Higgins
Transport: All students will require personal transport to and from this event.

Please refer to email sent to families for more information.

Mother’s Day stall:

Find information below regarding the upcoming Mother’s Day stall.

We are still requiring Parent Volunteers for the Mother’s Day stall. If you are able to assist, please sign up using the following link: VolunteerSignup – Online volunteer signup sheets – 2024 Mothers’ Day Stall signup sheet

School Disco:

Find information below regarding the upcoming School Disco.

Please find information below regarding School Photos:

Find information below regarding the Hooves & High Tea event.

Find information below regarding the Annual Orchid Show.

Online ordering:

Uniforms can now be ordered online via the following link. Orders will be delivered to the classroom or can be collected from the School office.

Wearitto – Quality School Uniforms Delivered | Smart Clothing Company – Wearitto