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- From The Principal Week 2
- From The Assistant Principal Week 2
- RE News Week 2
- White Cards
- Vinnies Sleepout
- National Assessment Program 2023 Science Literacy Main Study
- Dates to Remember
- Netball Player of the Week and Match Reports
- SCA Kinder 2024 Enrol Now
- Coffee Van this Friday 5th May
- Mother's Day Breakfast
- Canteen Roster
- Resilience Night
- Book Club Closes Sunday 7th May
- Recycle Your Bread Bags
- Young Engineers Program
- Adult Seasons for Growth
- Budding Brumbies 5-8YO Opportunity
- Shine Om Yoga
Dear Families,
A small, but grateful group of parents from our school, as well as St Francis of Assisi and Holy Family, had the privilege of hearing from Dr Lorraine Hammond last night in our school hall. Dr Hammond is an internationally regarded expert on the science of learning, and reading especially.
Lorraine shared with those present ways in which we can help our children become readers, using strategies proven by years of research. Lorraine also spent Monday working with our teachers on their classroom strategies, coaching us to use effective, explicit techniques to benefit all students.
If you would like further information, please speak with your child’s teacher, or feel free to contact our Literacy Coordinator, Mrs Jo Thomson. Thanks to Mrs Jo Reed for organising Tuesday evening’s presentation.
Community Council Open Meeting and Resilience Information Session
Join us for part of, or all of our double-header next Tuesday evening:
Our Counsellor, Ima, and Chaplain, Karen Snowball, are presenting an information session to help parents build and maintain our children’s resilience. Following this, all parents are invited to stay for the Community Council meeting. At this meeting, we will discuss, among other items, the school’s new strategic plan, our new playground equipment, enrolments and the 2023 Fete.
Cross Country
It was a little damp underfoot, but we were so blessed with a beautiful autumn day for our annual cross country carnival. Congratulations to all the students who tried so hard, and more importantly, encouraged and supported their fellow runners. Thanks also to the many parent helpers who helped to ensure the event ran smoothly and safely. Well done to our staff team, led by Rachel Kennedy, for a smoothly planned event.
Ribbons will be presented during the morning assembly tomorrow, Thursday 4 May (weather permitting).
Netball Courts
If you park on the top bitumen area (near OSHC) of an afternoon, please remember that this area is required by After School Care and often used for after school netball training. Please remove your car from this area by 3.20pm.
School Uniform
All students should now be in correct school uniform. This means correct shoes, ties, etc. A reminder note will be sent home for students who are continually disregarding school policy.
Scarves, Coats & Beanies
The cooler weather recently has seen the welcome emergence of scarves, coats and beanies. Please remember that these items should be navy blue. Please ensure these items are clearly marked with your child’s name.
Community Council Secretary
We are seeking nominations from the community for a new Council member who is willing to serve as the Council Secretary. According to our constitution, the role of the Secretary is:
The Secretary will record accurately the minutes of the meeting, filing one (1) copy with the school and one (1) on the Council file. The Secretary, in collaboration with the Chair and the Principal, will prepare a brief report of each meeting for the school newsletter. The Secretary assists the Chair and the Principal in the preparation of the agenda and ensures that agenda items are advertised prior to the meeting. The Secretary will handle all correspondence as directed by the meeting.
Persons interested are asked to email their expression of interest to sca@cg.catholic.edu.au by Friday 5 May. For further information about the role, please contact me at school
2023 Key Improvement Goals
Early this year I shared our three Key Priorities for school improvement for 2023:
- That every student is a competent reader.
- High impact teaching practice is visible in every classroom.
- Creating a religiously literate school.
Our staff have worked in various ways on these three improvement goals, and will continue to do so. I hope you have noticed our work in these areas, and, as always, would love to hear your feedback at any stage. In the next three weeks I will share with you, specifically, some of the things we have done to improve in each of the areas.
Enrolments – Close on 31st May
We have a great school, with wonderful kids, dedicated staff and supportive families. Please spread the word amongst family and friends, reminding those with pre-schoolers that enrolments close on Friday 31st May.
Mothers Day Celebrations
All mums, grandmums and mother figures are invited to join us for breakfast and a social gathering, next Friday, 12th May, between 7.30am and 8.30am in the school Hall.
It was once said…
Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal
Zac and Mr Egan-Richards eagerly waiting for the SCA students to arrive at school.
Collaboration with Dr Lorraine Hammond
Parents often ask how they can help their children learn to read; and it’s no wonder that they’re interested in this essential skill.
Dr Lorraine Hammond, leading educational expert shared her pearls of wisdom on ‘How the brain learns to read, the best way to teach it and how you can help at home,’ with close to 70 people in attendance from our Corpus Christi Parish Schools: St Francis of Assisi, Holy Family and Holy Family ELC, McKillop Catholic College and St Clare of Assisi. Lorraine has worked and researched in the area of early literacy, high impact instructional strategies, including explicit teaching and learning difficulties since 1990.
It may have been cold outside, however, the hot topic in discussion surrounded the many simple teaching and support strategies that parents can ‘do’ at home, to continue to help their child/ren to develop phonemic awareness, build vocabulary, find language patterns, identify sentence structures and transition from learning to read to reading to learn. I will share Dr Lorraine’s transcript of the evening which will be made available later next week.
We received significant positive feedback from many of our SCA Parents in attendance. As a result, we will host another session, early next semester with Jordan O’Sullivan, Teacher and Director of Shaping Minds. Jordan’s expertise is matched only by his willingness to share it. With an innate interest in Cognitive Science and research in Education, he endorses practices that are supported by evidence. Jordan has led curriculum and instructional innovations as a teacher and school administrator. He has accomplished what many set out to do, but only few attain… which is to achieve a significant and lasting impact on improving student outcomes. He is a master at finding ways to help students truly learn and will share a conversation with our community around Mathematics. Stay tuned for more information.
Jo Reed
Assistant Principal (Acting)
Congratulations to the children who will be awarded white cards at the 8.45am Friday Morning assembly
| Kinder | Ribash A, Annabelle D, Aleu N, Ava U |
| Year 1 | Lincoln A, Ally V, Theodore W |
| Year 2 | Mia C, Owen C, Nicholas L, Angus M |
| Year 3 | Nelson L, Max S, Zaria V |
| Year 4 | Aleksandar A, Mitch D, Aleriah K, Ava R |
| Year 5 | Lilah B, Finn B, Jackson W |
| Year 6 |
One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way. This year Matt Egan-Richards is again taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. For one night, he will be sleeping outside as part of an eye-opening experience to raise awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness.
To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, can you assist Matt?
On a Sunday Night on the 4th of each month a couple of SCA staff are rostered to take out the Vinnies Night Patrol Van. We meet some wonderful people hand out sandwiches, make a hot drink, give out a warm jacket or two and have a chat. This simple act is making someone’s night a little easier. Vinnies Night Patrol is an opportunity for people to gather in a place where they will be accepted and not judged.
This year Matt has again put up his hand to help support this wonderful cause. The funds that Matt raises will go towards Vinnies Night Patrol. Our SCA staff see the benefit first hand being out on the streets.
While the issues of homelessness and housing stress are complex problems…… we know Vinnies has made a difference. If you can, please support Matt in his fundraising, the link is below:
https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/mattegan-richards/act
SCA Administration Team
2023 TERM 2
WEEK 2 (1st May to 5th May)
Thursday 4th May - Cross Country Ribbons presented morning assembly (weather permitting)
Thursday 4th May - Kinder 2024 Open Day 9:30 to 11:00
WEEK 3 (8th May to 12th May)
Tuesday 9th May - Resilience Night
Friday 12th May - Mother's Day Breakfast
WEEK 4 (15th May to 19th May)
Monday 15th May - Athletics Carnival - Woden Park Athletics, Ainsworth Street Phillip
Thursday 18th May - Kinder 2024 Open Day 4pm to 5:30pm
Friday 19th May - National Walk Safely to School Day - more information to follow
WEEK 6 (29th May to 2nd June)
Monday 29th May - Australian Reconciliation Day Public Holiday
Netball Player of the Week
Speckles – Bye
Smiggles – Lily
Squiggles – Vanessa
Swifts – Tahlia
Skittles – Lilah and Lacey
Sparkles – Emily
Smurfs – Chloe and Mila
Sunshines – Everleigh
Stars – April
Sunshines Report
What a fantastic start to the 2023 netball season!
The rain held off for the Sunshines to play their first competition game on the hard courts and high nets. The girls played with enthusiasm and excitement, working beautifully as a team and scoring two goals. Well done Sunshines!
Friday 12th May at 7.30am in School Hall
To assist us with catering please RSVP if you can join us.
Today on Compass the Mothers Day Breakfast was opened for all families to RSVP. Logon to Compass (If using your phone please select Open in Browser which is under More - the three lines) you will see:
- Select Click here to proceed.
- Select Mothers Day Breakfast 2023
- Select number adults attending
- Select number children attending
- Select Save.
- See you there!
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Thursday 4 May |
Friday 5 May |
Monday 8 May |
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Wednesday 10 May |
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| Morning | HELP NEEDED |
Jess D Rebecca T |
Beth M | Mel R | HELP NEEDED |
| Afternoon |
Alex W Liz W |
HELP NEEDED | HELP NEEDED | HELP NEEDED |
Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers: everybody is welcome to volunteer. Babies in prams, toddlers and younger siblings are more than welcome!!
MONDAY 15th MAY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Help required URGENTLY
please contact Michelle if you are able to assist.
Collect bread bags and earn sports equipment for SCA!
The collection phase has kicked off! We will collect bread bags in the collection box at the Front Office supplied to us and once a bin is full, we post them back for free. For every bin returned, we'll be rewarded with points which we can exchange for exciting sports equipment at the end of the program.
We’re excited to open registrations for Budding Brumbies 2023!
The program will feature two hubs, North & South Canberra, providing children aged 5 – 8 a safe and enjoyable rugby experience that both participant, parent / guardian and family can immerse themselves in.
Please see attached the program flyer with additional information – below are registration links to the specific hubs along with the program launch article.
- Canberra South Hub Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/231148047174857
- Canberra North Hub Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/231147274115853
- Program Article Link: https://act.rugby/news/act-brumbies-and-actjru-launch-new-kids-program-2023327?fbclid=IwAR24e3yRtQ-VEbH1Bkxrk_EkBeQD5ZD2kn8WmRlX76vBtoGkxA6f5aJADoE
