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Term 4 Issue 16

24th October 2019

Important Dates

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Term 4 begins! Welcome back everyone to a new term. It is hard to believe that we only have eight weeks left of the school year. Time will go very quickly with it being another busy and productive term. As I have been visiting the classrooms I will often stop and chat to the students and last week they were all eager to share their holiday experiences with me but all were happy to return to school. This term we have our biannual concert to look forward to ‘History Never Repeats’. Notices were distributed last week with Concert and ticket details. National Outdoor Classroom Day

This term we are looking forward to celebrating National Outdoor Classroom Day on Thursday November 7th. Throughout the school on this day, school students will un-dertake a number of outdoor learning activities. We have a beautiful Nature Space which can be used for rich learning experience. National Outdoor Classroom Day web-site https://outdoorclassroomday.com.au/ have put out resources for teaching lessons and plans for outdoor learning all linked to the Australian Curriculum which our teachers will be accessing across the year levels. We are always looking for enriching and en-gaging activities as we deliver the Australian Curriculum and support each student in becoming a flourishing student and active citizen for our world.

Festival Choir

Last term our CTK Choir performed in the Catholic Schools Music Festival at the Festi-val Theatre as part of a combined Festival Choir of about 500 students. The Festival choir is a combination of choirs from various other South Australian Catholic School and throughout the week, other massed choirs also perform. These evenings are a wonderful highlight and celebration of the many talented students from our Catholic Schools who are given the opportunity to show case their talents and perform for their families and friends. We thank Matt Young our music teacher, who has prepared our Festival Choir all year. We appreciate his ongoing work and commitment and his continued efforts and enthusiasm. A big thank-you also to the student’s parents for their support of the School Choir.

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER

Cont...

21-25 Swimming Rec

& Yr1

25 J2E Yr6

30 Lacrosse Carnival

30 School Board Meeting 7pm

31 Assembly Year

1 9am

1 Mass 9am

(Yr 1 & Yr 4)

1 YCL Yr 5

4 P&F Sausage Sizzle Lunch

7 Children’s University Ceremony

12 Assembly Reception

2:30pm

15 Teddy Bears

Picnic

15 SHC Band

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Classes for 2020

In the next few weeks, teachers will be planning and looking at new class groups for 2020. I would like to remind parents that we do our very best to look at the needs of all children and will take into consideration learning needs, friendship groups and other factors, which must be taken into account when sorting classes and structures. Information about classes and class teachers will be distributed with your child’s report on the Monday of the last week of the school term.

Colour Fun Run

Thank you to the P&F for organising and supporting such an interesting and colourful event. It was wonder-ful to see the enthusiasm and participation of our students, teachers and parents. We had many wonderful volunteers who helped out and we are very grateful for your time. It was a great community event and the children had fun wearing their coloured glasses and being splashed with colours. The teachers too had quite an enjoyable time, as they squirted the powder paint over the students running through the various colour stations. The money raised will go to supporting the school in a variety of ways, for which we are tru-ly grateful. The P&F Committee continues to find new and interesting ways to support our school and are always looking for new members, to contribute in any way they can. If you would like to join this group please ask at the front office for details of how you can be involved and who to contact.

Summer Uniform

This term, students are to wear summer uniform. Please ensure that your child is in correct uniform at all times. If, for some reason this is not possible, please inform you child’s class teacher. I remind families that jewellery (e.g. rings, bracelets and dangling earrings) is not part of our uniform. Hair which is longer than shoulder length for both girls and boys is required to be tied back.

Principal Review Process

As part of my conditions of employment I am required to undertake a formal review this year. I extend my thanks to those parents who responded to the satisfaction survey at the end of last term and the lengths that many of you went to provide insights and feedback about Christ the King School. The survey is one of the key components, of the review process. Tomorrow, Georgina Smith, an independent consultant, work-ing on behalf of the Director of Catholic Education, will be conducting a series of interviews with stakehold-ers who represent the broad spectrum of our school community. These interviews are part of the review process which all Principals in Catholic Schools undertake. Cont...

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World Teacher’s Day

This Friday (25th October), in Australia we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, which is an op-portunity to shine a light on the work of our teachers and those who support them in realising our mission of Catholic educa-tion.

All of us would have at least one teacher that made a significant impression on us as a student. The teacher that went above and beyond to make the experience of learning more engaging; the teacher that noticed and helped you when you struggled with a concept; the teacher that opened your eyes to your own capability and potential; the one that saw failing as learning and the op-portunity to try again.

Teaching is a profession, but it’s not a job. It’s a vocation and a commitment to do your best for the stu-dents in your care. To be a guide and a mentor, a facilitator and sounding board; to be a motivator and en-courager, an enabler and enthusiast for learning; and in the case of Catholic school teachers, to be a witness to the life-giving good news of Christ present in each of us and in the world.

And it’s hard work! With the increasing complexity of social issues and diverse needs, the accountabilities and governance of schooling, and the more we learn about teaching and learning, teachers are called to know and do more than ever before. As we take this international day celebrate and recognise the work of our teachers and educators beginning and experienced, and our leaders and emerging leaders, I invite you to express gratitude and apprecia-tion for their service, professionalism, willingness and commitment to their work and to the students and young people they serve I know our community joins in with blessing them and say “Happy World Teacher Day”. When I visit classrooms on a regular basis and engage with students, this is the most enjoyable part of my

work and my role. It never ceases to amaze me about the wonderful potential of each child and the many

gifts and talents which they are so proud to share, I will leave you with this quote from Pope Francis to

young people:

Peace and Blessings,

Helena Card

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On the 1st November we celebrate All Saints Day. For centuries, Christians have looked to the saints as God's intermediaries, praying to them for protec-tion, comfort, inspiration, and miracles. People have called on saints to defend everyone from artists to zoologists, and as patrons of everything from child-birth to whale conservation. Beginning in the 10th century, the Church began to centralize and formal-ize the process of recognizing saints; the process whereby an individual was added to the canon (list) of recognized saints became known as canonisation. Many of us felt very grown up when we chose our own Confirmation name and spent time searching through saint books to find just the right one. Today our young people use books, cards and various web-sites, encouraged to make their choice on one of two grounds:

The patron saint of something that is important to them: ecology, writing, kindness, sport. The name of someone whose life is an example to them: St Mary MacKillop, St Joseph or the name of

their sponsor or relative. You may wish to take a moment and see if your name or derivative appears and who that saint is patron of. https://www.catholic.org/saints/stindex.php?lst=A Fr Peter Farewell Mass Fr Peter Sheedy will celebrate his 75th birthday and retirement with us at the next commu-nity mass- 1st November. I know that Fr Peter has played an important role in many of our lives- Reconciliation, Baptism, weekend masses. This is Fr Peter’s last day as an active priest and he has chosen to share it with us. I invite all who are able to come along to mass and share in a piece of birthday cake afterwards and give Fr Peter best wishes in person. Date claimers The following masses will be taking place this term and all members of the community are encouraged to attend and allow themselves to ‘be still’. All Saints- 1st November 9am- 1R and 4S School Feast Day -28th November 9am – 2/3D and 5TG (day after the concert) Nativity Mass- 6th December 9am- 2/3S and Rec D Thanksgiving Mass and Graduation 10th December – 6.30pm- whole school Teresa Pascoe APRIM

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SUMMER READING Currently on display in the Library we have a display around simmer sports and activities. Some areas cov-ered are: surf lifesaving, fishing, tennis, swimming, paper planes. The students have been quite engaged with the topic and many of the books have already been borrowed. NEW TITLES New titles are added to the library on a regular basis and students eagerly await titles that catch their imagi-

nation or are the next one in the series. Some of the most popular recent additions are…

OUTDOOR LEARNING

In this newsletter I begin a new series on outdoor play activities to enhance learning and encourage outside

nature play. I hope they prove fun and full of new experiences for your children and yourselves.

OUTDOOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES to build wonder and resilience BUILD A DEN/CUBBY - Material, tarps, old bedding, twine, ropes and a tree or post. - Arrange the poles/canes to make a frame and cover with cloth - Lay a tarp or rug down - Make a sign for the outside.

Teresa Pascoe

Teacher/Librarian

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“The limits of your language are the limits of your world”

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Oral language is so important as it lays the foundation for reading and writing skills children will develop as they enter and progress through school. They will use oral language in all areas of their education, in the classroom as they connect with others and throughout their lives as they grow into adulthood. Having a solid foundation in oral language will help children become successful readers and strong communicators as well as build their confidence.

One way that parents can help develop their child’s oral language skills is through cooking at home. It is not something that we have time to do every day but it is a very valuable and easy activity. Cooking offers a practical and hands on way for children to:

Practice an important life skill.

Develop mathematical understanding (measuring ingredients, setting oven temperature, etc.).

Further their scientific knowledge (observing change).

Apply their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Encouraging Literacy skill development while you are cooking can be easy by giving these simple ideas a try:

1. Make a shopping list together

Before you begin, name the items you'll need with your child. Independent writers can jot down a list for you and you can entice pre-readers with a paper and a pen, just like the ones you are using. Sit beside your little one as you write your shopping list, saying aloud what you are writing as you add each item to the list. Your child will be sure to imitate you and will learn an important purpose of writing in the process. Younger kids also enjoy ticking off the items from the list once you’re at the store.

2. Read the recipe together

Recipes provide a wonderful introduction to instructional texts. Older children can read the ingredient list, gather the necessary ingredients, and read the recipe instructions aloud, step-by-step, as you go. Keep it simple for little ones. For example, “A recipe tells us what we need to make our cupcakes, and how to make them. It says we need flour, here’s the flour…”

3. Taste ingredients

Sometimes when cooking together, I’ll ask my daughters if they're brave enough for a blind taste test. To play, simply ask your child to cover her eyes and open her mouth. Then, offer a small taste of one of the in-gredients you're cooking with and invite her to guess which it is. It’s a great way to get your kids talking about different categories of foods (spices, fruit, dairy product, etc.), as well as textures (smooth, lumpy, crunchy, etc.) and flavors (sweet, spicy, sour, salty, etc.) and it provides a physical connection between the senses and the descriptive words used.

4. Grow vocabulary

There are so many interesting words to learn when cooking! Names of ingredients — cinnamon or saffron — as well as processes, such as whisking and dicing, measurements and temperatures. Hearing and seeing these words used within a real-life application, equips your child to better understand and remember the words and their meanings.

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5. Encourage younger children to notice environmental print

Environmental print is all around us. It’s the name given to print that appears on signs, labels and logos. Encouraging preschoolers and beginning readers to notice environmental print helps them to learn that reading involves not just letters and sounds but pictures and context too. Asking your three-year-old to find the corn-flakes from among the cereal boxes in your pantry, or your six-year-old to find the all-purpose flour that sits next to the self-raising flour on the shelf, is inviting them to take notice of environmental print.

6. Read a story

While the jelly sets or your cake bakes, why not sit together and enjoy a story related to food or the dish you are cooking?

Inviting your child to spend time cooking with you is a delicious way to encourage literacy learning through all of the sounds, sights, and tastes in the kitchen. Hopefully, the end product of your cooking time will be delicious too!

www.scholastic.com

A great recipe to try at home together might be:

Best Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients

150 g butter softened

2/3 cup sugar

3/4 cup self-raising flour

3 egg beaten

1 tsp vanilla essence

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180C.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.

3. Add in rest of ingredients and mix until smooth.

4. Spoon into cupcake shells.

5. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

6. Makes 12

Enjoy your baking,

Emma Heinrich

Key Literacy and Inclusive Education Coordinator

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This week we have been swimming. Each day we walk to the pool, we remember to walk safely holding our partners hand. At the pool we are in different groups, we are learning to swim, to float, to kick and to be safe in the water! We are hav-ing so much fun learning about water safety and having swimming lessons.

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Warming up with Rory Sloane...

Looking forward to 2020 already!!

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Term 4 — Ice Blocks for Sale every Tuesday at

Lunchtime in the cafe

$1 each

NEW CTK jacket & jumper (size 16) both labelled with Dryden have gone miss-ing. Can you please check your child's jumper and jacket as these items are brand new and expensive. If found, please bring to the front office.

Thank you.

Orders due by Monday 4th November

Payment via QKR! app, cash or EFTPOS at the Front Office.

Wine drive orders are due by Monday 4th November

Tickets will be sent home at end of week 3...

Monday 4th November @ Lunchtime

Order & Pay via QKR! app

Friday 13th December

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Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for information purposes only. The events and organizations are not associated with

or endorsed by Christ the King School. We recommend that you research the events to determine suitability for your family.

TERM DATES FOR 2019/2020

Term 4 Monday 14 October - Friday 13 December 2019

School Holidays Saturday 14 December - Monday 27 January 2020

TERM DATES FOR 2019/2020

Term 1 Tuesday 28 January 2020 - Thursday 9 April

School Holidays Friday 10 April - Sunday 26 April