ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL 28 SANDHAM STREET ELSTERNWICK 3185

NO. 17 09/06/2015

JUNE – WEEK 9

08 Mon QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY

09 Tue Cyber Safety – Parent Workshop @ 6:30pm

11 Thur Prep Excursion ~ Zoo

12 Fri Assembly ~ Year 3Ba & Year 3Br

14 Sun Whole School Family Mass @ 10:30am (Led by Year 1D & 1G)

JUNE – WEEK 10

15 Mon Prep Interviews – Sibling Families

Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

16 Tue Prep Interviews – Sibling Families

Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

17 Wed Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

18 Thu Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

Netball & Football Lightning Premiership

19 Fri Assembly

Netball & Football Lightning Premiership

Dear Families,

I trust that you all enjoyed the longer weekend with the family and managed to have some much needed rest. I’m pleased the children have come back relaxed and recharged for the homeward run to the term break.

Friday’s closure was an exceptional day of professional learning for all the staff. I commend the staff for their contributions, energy, willingness and preparedness to embrace our focus on the day, ‘student feedback’. Staff understand the significance of feedback and it was most affirming to hear how much they already offer up to our children. The day provided an opportunity as a whole staff to sharpen our skills and create a shared understanding, presenting multiple opportunities and avenues for feedback in the classroom. A key outcome was to ensure that feedback is specific and purposeful, with the intent to improve and motivate learning. It can also provide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate student progress and success, another motivational influence on a child’s learning.

REPORT COMMENTS

What a delight it has been to receive a number of June student report comments to read before final publication. These have been exceptional; highlighted by a remarkable personal tone throughout. Most teachers have had a busy weekend finalising these reports, and I know this has been an opportunity to reflect upon and affirm the efforts of the children this semester. The reports will also identify goals and areas for improvement for the next semester. The feedback we receive during this period from the parent and student community is always valued and confirms the high standard of reporting at St Joseph’s.

PHONE: 9528 1614 FAX: 9523 0221

Email: principal@sjelst.catholic.edu.au

Web Site: www.sjelst.catholic.edu.au After School Care: 0417 231 301 (Voicemail/SMS Bookings)

St Joseph’s Saturday 6:30pm

Sunday 9:00am & 10:30am

Holy Cross Sunday 10:00am

CYBER SAFETY DAY

Many thanks to Mrs Bell for organising the day for our senior students, staff and parents. The senior session will begin today, followed by a session with the staff, and then parents at 6.30pm in the MP room. Hope to see you there for this really important workshop.

ENVIRONMENT DAY

Congratulations Miss Ryle for coordinating a very successful Environment Day with the support of your student environment team. Another great celebration within our community and more important sustainability messages delivered throughout the day. Our students are truly afforded so many rich learning experiences. Mrs Moore and I look forward to reading many more student reports in the coming days. Warm regards, Simon Collis Principal Afterthoughts… Now the Tiger fans are talking of a premiership. Keep the lid on Miss O’Dowd, Moira and Mr Eddy.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: CURRICULUM NEWS

As we reflect on our wonderful celebration from World Environment Day last Thursday, it is also an opportune time to reflect on Pope Francis’ speech from June 5th, 2013. He asked us, as Stewards of God’s creation, whether we are caring and cultivating for the earth, or whether we are neglecting it. Below is an excerpt from his speech:

“Today I want to focus on the issue of the environment, which I have already spoken of on several occasions. Today we also mark World Environment Day, sponsored by the

United Nations, which sends a strong reminder of the need to eliminate the waste and disposal of food. When we talk about the environment, about creation, my thoughts turn to the first pages of the Bible, the Book of Genesis, which states that God placed

man and woman on earth to cultivate and care for it (cf. 2:15). And the question comes to my mind: What does cultivating and caring for the earth mean? Are we truly cultivating

and caring for creation? Or are we exploiting and neglecting it? The verb 'to cultivate' reminds me of the care that the farmer has for his land so that it bear fruit, and it is

shared: how much attention, passion and dedication! Cultivating and caring for creation is God’s indication given to each one of us not only at the beginning of history; it is part of

His project; it means nurturing the world with responsibility and transforming it into a garden, a habitable place for everyone. Benedict XVI recalled several times that this task, entrusted to us by God the Creator, requires us to grasp the rhythm and logic of creation. But we are often driven by pride of domination, of possessions, manipulation; we do not “care” for it, we do not respect it, we do not consider it as a free gift that we must care

for. We are losing the attitude of wonder, contemplation, of listening to creation. Human ecology and environmental ecology walk together. So I would like us all to make a serious commitment to respect and protect creation, to be attentive to every person, to counter

the culture of waste and disposable, to promote a culture of solidarity and of encounter.”

Pope Francis’ speech is an important reminder that the way we live, and the choices we make, affects the lives of others. His eagerly anticipated papal encyclical on ecology will be released on June 18th.

Education in Faith

Dear Families,

St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal 2015 Thank-you to all of the families who have already donated to our annual Winter Appeal in support of St. Vincent De Paul. The baskets in classrooms are slowly filling up with your donations. If you have not yet donated, desired food items include: tinned soups, tinned vegetables, tinned tuna, packets of pasta, coffee, tea, preserves, blankets, toiletries, milo, and biscuits – sweet and savoury. If you have any questions about this please email me.

Whole School Family Mass Led by Year One – Sunday 14th June @10.30am All families are invited to join us at St. Joseph’s Church on Sunday for our next Family Mass. The Year One students and their teachers have prepared a wonderful prayer celebration for all to enjoy. After Mass, there will be time for families to enjoy a cuppa and a catch-up in the school atrium. We hope to see you there. Kind regards, Peta Overbury Religious Education Leader poverbury@sjelst.catholic.edu.au

Dates for the Diary

Date Event

Sunday 14th June Whole School Family Mass – Led by Year 1G & D @ 10.30am

Tuesday 16th June Prep Prayers in Pyjamas – 6pm – 7pm

Environment Day

2015

WOW! What a successful and educational day had by all. Environment Day 2015 was a big hit. All students enjoyed a mixture of hands on and viewing activities. This year’s theme was Energy, which aligns with our ResourceSmart module.

It was so pleasing to see students make such an effort with their costumes. We had a few giant batteries, many wind turbines and even the Mottram Family Wind Farm. Hugh Campbell in Year Four came as a coal miner to highlight the environmental issue of mining coal for electricity production. The Preps stole the show with costumes that looked like they started working on them back in Term One. Best Costumes were selected by our Year Six Environment Leaders. The winners were: Willow McFarlane (Prep S), Ethan Bubner (Prep D), Christopher Lew (Year 3Ba), Mercedes Lew (Prep D) & Abbey Wilcox (Year 5/6E). Congratulations!!

It was a very busy day with some 10 rotational activities running across the school at the same time. Students worked through the 45 minute sessions with a group of students from either Prep - Year Two or Year Three - Year Six. Some of the highlights of the day included:

CERES Education The senior students participated in an incursion from CERES in their brand new Mobile Energy Classroom. This interactive learning experience offers an alternative classroom, demonstrating future energy solutions to students. The session explored renewable energy technologies as students generated their own energy, saw solar panels making electricity and explored power common appliances and learnt how to be part of the solution.

The junior students participated in a hands on workshop where they were able to explore basic concepts of energy, like how the food we eat turns into energy in our bodies. They learnt about how a basic electrical circuit

is made (and helped put one together), investigated how much electricity it takes to power different appliances and discuss ideas for energy conservation at home and school.

Creation Art Murals Both the senior and junior school students consolidated the learning about the Genesis account of Creation from their inquiry units in a hands on art activity. We explored the connection between environmental sustainability and being stewards of God’s creation. Students have produced two beautiful murals which will be displayed around the school. The senior mural is decorated with 100% recycled materials and the juniors will be adding 3D elements to their mural over the coming weeks.

A huge thank you to Paul Wong, David Harris, Dorota Sosnowski and Joanna Lam who volunteered their time on the day to assist with rotations. Also to Sally Stewart from the Glen Eira Council. Sally is the Sustainability Educator and this is her second year attending St Joseph’s Environment Day. This year Sally ran a workshop about ‘energy conservation in the home’ and discussed with students, different energy saving tips. Sally also educated the students about the energy saving programs that are run by the council.

I hope that your children enjoyed the day and shared stories and highlights with you over the long weekend. Let the planning for 2016 begin!

Claire Ryle Sustainability Leader

Environment Day 2015

END OF TERM MOVIE @ THE CLASSIC

Tickets are selling fast for the special screening of the Minion Movie on Friday, 26 June @ the Classic. Make sure you book your tickets by Friday (via FlexiSchools).

TRIVIA NIGHT AND ART AUCTION

Brush up on your trivia because Saturday, 1 August is the bi-annual, St Joseph’s P&F Trivia Night and Art Auction and things can get a little competitive! This will be the P&F’s major fundraising event for the year. Tickets are on sale now, via FlexiSchools.

TUCKSHOP

Thank you to our volunteers from last week, Tania, Evonne, Bec and Dorota. Another big week with 330 orders! This week we welcome Kris, Sheridan, Carola of 3Br as our volunteers. On Wednesday 17 June, our volunteers will be Andy Sutherland, Kim Webster and Pia Noble. Thanks again for your support.

Unable to volunteer on a Wednesday? We are looking for parents to volunteer on a Monday or a Tuesday to assist Amber with the preparation for Tuckshop? Please contact Amber on amber.sanderson@optusnet.com.au Hours are flexible and any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Any parents who have children with food allergies or intolerances – don't forget to note this on your order (it is the very first "food" option on the front page) or if you would like a list of ingredients of Tuckshop menu items, please email: amber.sanderson@optusnet.com.au

Remember we will be open every Wednesday for Tuckshop. Please place orders by 9am Wednesday morning by using the link shown below, or via FlexiSchools, (www.sjelst.catholic.edu.au/page/199/Tuckshop).

Click here to order online.

With thanks from The Tuckshop Team Amber, Kellie, Penny, Rach and Sherelle

P&F Committee ~ 2015

Chairperson Kadi Morrison

Assistant Chairperson Sheridan Younan

Treasurer Di Hermus

Assistant Treasurer Elizabeth Glen

Secretarial Team Conce Ferraro & Patrice Virlombier

P & F NEWS

Basketball Coaching Sessions available

during Term 2 school holidays!

Wednesday 1st July from 9am to 12pm for kids in Prep to Grade 2

Wednesday 1st July from 1pm to 4pm for kids in Grade 3 to Grade 6

Wednesday 8th July from 9am to 12pm for kids in Prep to Grade 2

Wednesday 8th July from 1pm to 4pm for kids in Grade 3 to Grade 6

All kids welcome regardless of age or experience!

$35 per child per session at Oakleigh Recreation Centre

Comfy clothes to be worn and a basketball to be brought along!

For more information, please email tania.casonato@iinet.net.au

COMMUNITY NEWS

Art at St Joseph’s - Term 2, 2015 Mondays & Thursdays ~ 3.30 - 4.30

with Signora Clewer in the Italian Room Classes run for 10 weeks

Signora Clewer

For more details, speak with Signora Clewer or email rclewer@sjelst.catholic.edu.au

ST FINBARS OSHC HOLIDAY PROGRAM

ENROLMENT FORMS, FLYERS AND DETAILED INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE ST JOSEPH’S OFFICE (SEE KERRY OR MOIRA)

This service is available from Monday 29 June through to Friday 10 July. Many wonderful activities which whilst planned, are flexible with consideration for active and passive time. Some activities include cooking, competitions, group games, incursions and excursions which attract extra costs. The following are just some examples of the type of fun to be had.

Monday 29 June 2015

Excursion ~ Dendy Park (BYO LUNCH) Join us for outdoor learning and play at Dendy Park with the Wubble Bubble (9:30am-12:00)

*FunChallenges4Kids

Relay race and Potato Sack Race

Sausage sizzle for afternoon snack 3pm

Friday 10 July 2015

CARNIVAL PARTY DAY - Incursion

Magician & Jumping Castle (11:00-1:00pm)

COST: $12 cash on the day

*FunArt4Kids

Party Food @ 3:00pm Dear Families, Please note that the recent article in the paper does not relate to the OSHC. This holiday program OSHC has put a spot light on how "rough and tumble play" is used as part of a child's development. Please read the following preamble and should you have any comments/ feedback then feel free to contact me. Hope to see you there. Safety and Regulating Rough and tumble play When planning activities in OSHC we look at the whole package. For example planning organised sports and games involves nurturing children’s physical skills, social skills through team work and competition, their spirit through the thrill of playing for a team, and their mental strength and emotional stamina to both win and lose. In our holistic approach to development, play is a valued process, not only for enjoyment and leisure, but also for learning. This week our "Healthy Habit" focuses on safety and rough and tumble play. ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY ‘Rough and tumble play is what children do naturally with each other and with cooperative adults. It is viewed by many as play wrestling and is often referred to as horsing around. Boys are much more likely than girls to engage in this type of play, and men are more much more likely to engage children in rough and tumble play than women are. Men are also more likely to view it as appropriate play as women are.’ (Bisback & Kopf-Johnson, 2010, p.147) Rough and tumble play is non-competitive, builds self-esteem and helps children learn to control their bodies and set limits. Although there is research to indicate the value of this type of play (Pellegrini and Perlmutter, 1988; Hughes, 1999), many schools and school age care settings tend to ban or discourage rough and tumble play as educators fear it leads to aggression or people getting hurt. Children involved in this type of play may need support and guidance to develop problem-solving skills, as they need to know when to stop the play if it becomes hurtful or aggressive. Problems could occur when one person becomes too rough and cannot read the signs that the other child is in distress. These experiences should be monitored by educators at all times. (Educator's Guide to the Framework for School Age Care in Australia pg35) Safety and regulating Rough and Tumble play in our OSHC service. Rather than ban all rough and tumble play, we provide opportunities where children participate with educator guidance and supervision in both organised rough and tumble play and child led activities. There is a number of creative ways to introduce more structured rough and tumble play experiences, such as using pool noodles as swords or Star Wars-like light sabres, pillow fighting, Nerf challenges and hiring sumo suits for wrestling or jumping castle. The key to this is establishing a specific area, such as an area of mats, creating specific rules for the experience and ensuring close supervision. In the role of ‘umpire’, educators support children to learn the skills of self-control and reading others’ expressions. Due to the varied age groups in school age care settings, educators also consider the differing developmental and skill level of the children involved. Rough and tumble play also provides an opportunity for children to manipulate equipment and manage tools with increased competence and skills. (FW 3.2) Planned intentional experiences such as making group posters stating the rules, again, promote safety. Educators collaborate with children to model reasoning, predicting and reflecting processes and language (FW 4.2) in the ultimate aim to help children understand how to self-regulate.

Watch and Learn the art of

Magic tricks with

Johnny T the Magician

TERM TWO – 2015

WEEK 9

Friday Assembly: Year 3Ba & Year 3Br

Principal’s Award: Care shown towards others

JUN

08 Mon QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

09 Tue Cyber Safety – Parent Workshop 6:30pm

10 Wed

11 Thur Prep Excursion ~ Zoo

12 Fri Assembly ~ Years 3Ba & 3Br

14 Sun Whole School Family Mass @ 10:30am (Led by Year 1D & 1G)

WEEK 10

Friday Assembly: Year

Principal’s Award:

JUN

15 Mon Prep Interviews – Sibling Families

Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

16 Tue Prep Interviews – Sibling Families

Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

17 Wed Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

18 Thur Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

Netball & Football Lightning Premiership

19 Fri Assembly ~ Years

Netball & Football Lightning Premiership

WEEK 11

Friday Assembly: Year

Principal’s Award:

JUN

22 Mon Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

23 Tue Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

24 Wed Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

25 Thur Senior Swimming Program – Years 3-6

Kids Movie Night @ the Classic Cinema

26 Fri

Assembly ~ Years

END OF TERM 2 – 1:00PM DISMISSAL

END OF TERM MOVIE @ THE CLASSIC (MINION MOVIE) Stay tuned for details

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY