Dear Parents and Carers,

 It’s National Science Week and a key aim of the annual celebration is to increase engagement and interest in Science. Science is a part of our daily life.  Everything we do and deal within life is science from cooking, playing ball, growing a garden and understanding how technologies work to watching a rainstorm. Understanding science helps kids appreciate and relate to the world around them. Science education teaches children more than just the basics of geology, biology, physics and chemistry.  Science teaches children to make observations, collect information and to use logical thinking to draw a conclusion.  These skills are important for every part of our lives.

Scientists are an important part of our current and future world.  You would have to be oblivious to the world around you not to realise the vital role scientists are playing during COVID-19. Without Scientists we would not be able to predict the weather or earthquakes, understand global warming, cure illnesses and take care of the sick, or have many of the products that enhance our lifestyles today.

Science education provides children with an understanding of how things work, such as global warming, weather patterns, chemical reactions and nutritional needs, which will help them to stay safe and build healthy environments for future generations. Children are naturally curious. Science education fuels that curiosity and provides children with valuable ideas, skills, and potential future career choices.  Science education gives children the opportunity to experiment and work in teams.  These activities enhance communication, research, reporting, and collaboration skills. Children who have a basic understanding of science are more receptive to new technologies and ideas in the future that can stimulate research, development and businesses.

At St Clare of Assisi we strive to instill a sense of wonder in our children by showing them how fascinating science and our world is!

God bless.

Rachel Smith

Principal

Principal’s Notes

School Uniform

A reminder that Summer Uniform commences in Term 4, so please check the wardrobe and visit the Clothing Pool and Savvy if any items are needed. We will have the usual transition period early in Term 4 to cater for the unpredictable weather.

A reminder that black leather school shoes are an essential item of uniform. Several parents comment that their Year 6 child only has one term left at school. However, students also need black school shoes in high school.

COVID Update

The restrictions regarding parents in the school remains in place. Catholic Education provide regular updates and the school will advise when there are changes.

Term 3 Pupil Free Day

As communicated by Ross Fox, Director of Catholic Education, there will be two pupil free days in ACT Primary Schools in Term 3. The date for the second scheduled Pupil Free Day is Friday 9^th September, 2022. OSHC will be providing care for those families if needed on that day.