We respectfully acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and learn, and pay respect to the First Nations Peoples and their elders, past, present and emerging.
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Dear Parents and Carers,
We are at that time of year when we start to get tired and can see Christmas and the end of the year approaching. For some of us this can create a sense of distress as we think about all we have to do in the time left or the changes that will occur as the year ends. This is no different with children. Sometimes as children come to the end of the school year, whether they realise it or not, they start to feel anxious or concerned about the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Whether it is starting school for the first time, moving up to a higher grade or embarking on a journey through secondary school, there is no doubt that any school transition is a very exciting time for children and parents. It means your children are growing up!
However, transitioning is an ongoing process. It can continue long after students have entered their new environment and may encounter difficulties at a number of different stages. These stressors may appear as anxiety and frustration and result in negative or disruptive behaviours. Such behaviours can become problematic making the transitioning process even more difficult for children and parents. At this time open communication between parent and child can become challenging with most questions at the end of the day being met with single word answers. Here are some questions you can ask to get the conversation flowing:
- Tell me the funniest thing that happened to you today.
- What did you do today that made you proud?
- What games did you play with your friends?
- What did you learn about that you found interesting?
- What was the best part about today?
- What happened today that you wish you could have changed?
- What did you learn today that you did not know before?
- What was the most boring thing that happened today?
- Why are you looking forward to going to school tomorrow?
Thank you for your ongoing care and partnership in your child’s learning.
God bless.
Rachel Smith
Principal
Principal’s Notes
Learning Journeys
There was a real buzz amongst the students yesterday leading up to the learning journey. They were so excited to be able to show their special visitors their hard work and all their learning from this term. It was so wonderful to have so many parents, siblings and grandparents join us for the learning journey. Thank you to the students and staff for all their preparations for yesterday and to our wonderful visitors who came to support the students. Thank you!
Grandparents and Grand Friends Day – Save the Date
We are very excited to be holding our ‘Grandparents and Grand Friends Day’ on Monday 28th November. Please let your special people know to save the date. More information will follow shortly.
2023 School and Term Dates
Please be aware the term dates will be as follows for next year;
- Term One 31 January - 6 April
- Term Two 26 April - 30 June
- Term Three 18 July - 22 September
- Term Four 9 October - 14 December
Reconciliation
Next week the parish is holding Parent and Child sessions for those families who have their child enrolled to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation. Attending one of these sessions is a requirement from the parish. You can attend on either Wednesday 16th or Thursday 16th November at 6:30pm. This session is for parents/carers and their child.
Year 5 Alpha program
This Thursday 10th November our Year 5 students have the wonderful opportunity to participate in a mini Retreat Day with our faith leader Osley and Christopher Gilroy, who is the Youth Ministry Development Officer for our archdiocese.
Christopher and Osley will lead the students through what is called an Alpha program, where participants listen to and respond to the Gospel and participate in a variety of faith activities. The program complements the work currently being undertaken in the Year 5 Religious Education classes.
Remembrance Day
On Friday we celebrate Remembrance Day. Our Year 6 students and teachers will be leading us through a liturgy to pay our respects and pray for those who sacrificed their lives so that we may continue to live in peace and freedom today. Lest we forget.
Congratulations to the children who will be awarded white cards at the 8.45am Friday Morning assembly
| Kinder | |
| Year 1 | Nova B, Natalia B, Harrison H |
| Year 2 | Spencer C, Nelson L, Vasili M, Evie M, Patrick M, Khloe T, Ben T, Zaria V |
| Year 3 | Kaden G |
| Year 4 | Zoe J, Lucas Mc, Josh O'M, Madeline W |
| Year 5 | Dustyn C, Alexandra G, Erin H,Cooper M, Hayley M, Myles R |
| Year 6 |
TERM 4
WEEK 5 (7th November to 11th November)
Thursday 10th November – Pre-purchase Ride Tickets and Hands for Fete outside front office
Friday 11th November – Pre-purchase Ride Tickets and Hands for Fete outside front office
WEEK 6 (14th November to 18th November)
Monday 14th November – Year 5 Day Trip to Birrigai
Monday 14th November – Pre-purchase Ride Tickets and Hands for Fete outside front office
Wednesday 16th November – Year 4 Reconciliation Retreat
Friday 18th November - SCA FETE
WEEK 7 (21st November to 25th November)
Monday 21st November – Year 2 Day Trip to Questacon and Old Parliament House
Wednesday 23rd November - 2023 Kinder Orientation Morning
Wednesday 23rd November - Year 4 Sacrament of Reconciliation Celebrations
Thursday 24th November - Year 4 Sacrament of Reconciliation Celebrations
Friday 25th November - Year 6 Asian Exhibition
WEEK 8 (28th November to 2nd December)
Monday 28th November – Grandparents Day
Thursday 1st December - 2023 Kinder Orientation Morning
Friday 2nd December - Semester 2 Reports go live on COMPASS
WEEK 9 (5th December to 9th December)
Parent Teacher Conferences start 5th December
Friday 9th December - End of Year Mass
WEEK 10 (12th December to 15th December)
Tuesday 13th December - Kinder Christmas Concert
Wednesday 14th December - Farewell Assembly
Wednesday 14th December - Year 6 Graduation
Thursday 15th December - Year 6 Big Day Out
Thursday 15th December - Last day of school for all students 2022
Friday 16th December - Pupil Free Day
2023 TERM 1
Tuesday 31st January, 2023 - First Day of school for all students
Any questions or queries in relation to the fete please contact the
front office on 6294 1860.
For those who wish to pre-purchase by EFTPOS we will be selling rides tickets and hands outside the Front Office on:
Thursday 10th: 8.30 - 9am and 2.45 - 3.15pm
Friday 11th : 8.30 - 9am and 2.45 - 3.15pm
Monday 14th: 8.30 - 9am and 2.45 - 3.15pm
11am on Friday 11 November marks the anniversary of the Armistice in 1918 that saw an end to the devastation of World War I. On this day we pause to remember and give thanks to those who have served in all conflicts, and especially those who gave their lives for our nation.
This year we will commemorate Remembrance Day with a prayer liturgy hosted by Year 6, followed by a minute’s silence.
We have several families here at SCA with parents serving, or who have previously served, in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as well as many families whose relatives have served in past conflicts.
We thank these families for their service, and we recognise the courage and resilience that our own SCA Defence students show in supporting their ADF parents.
Congratulations to Ryder O; Yr6 G who represented SCA and the ACT at the Australia School Sports Touch Football National Championships in Wagga Wagga for the week. The U12 Boys won the bronze medal! Well done Ryder and congratulations on your achievement.
