PARENT COMMUNITY GROUP - YOUR VOICE

This week, during our school disco sessions, we hosted out first Parent Community Group event, seeking feedback on a few of our identified areas for this year. We were so pleased and encouraged by the number of parents who engaged in this session, either just chatting with other parents or finding some valuable thoughts to add to our questions. We also value those parents who have responded in our short form sent out with the same questions to engage in. This is the first of the many opportunities that will be provided across the year to engage in dialogue that will make a difference to our school for students and parents. I would like to especially acknowledge Amanda Thomas for her organisation and facilitation of the evening, and to Rebecca Cameron (AP Mission) and Natalie Jennings (one of our Creative Arts Teachers) for assisting in the evening. 

INTRODUCING OUR YEAR 6 LEADERS

MISSION

CELEBRATION OF THE WORD - YEAR 2

The St Peter’s community came together for our first Celebration of the Word for 2024 today. Year 2 listened reverently as Father Roland talked to us about Compassion. Jesus was someone who showed a lot of compassion. He helped sick people feel better, made sad people happy, and was always there for those who needed him. He wanted everyone to feel loved and cared for, just like we should want for others. Being like Jesus means being kind and caring to everyone around us. It means reaching out to help anyone who is hurt or sad, just like Jesus did. Even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day! 

Thank you Father Roland , and all our family and friends, for coming to celebrate with us today!

CELEBRATION OF THE WORD - YEAR 1

PARENT COMMUNITY GROUP

The first Parent Community Group was held at the same time as the student disco last night. Parents gave their voice on the topics below. You can ‘have your say’ via this link below:

Parent Community Group Feedback

1. DANCE CONCERT - Share your feedback on St Peter's current model of the annual dance concert at the Glasshouse. Would you prefer the concert to be held annually or bi-annually or take on a different format showcasing other modes of creative arts, etc.

2. CREATIVE ARTS - Name the ways St Peter's fosters the creative arts (music, drama and visual arts) and ways you would like to see it further fostered and showcased in the school. Is there a different area you would like to see more of? 

3. PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS - Share the impact of these evenings for you and ways to increase their effectiveness. 

4. PUBERTY PARENT SESSION - Please indicate if you are interested in attending a parent session on 'Talking to your child about Puberty' (Aimed at parents of children in grades 3-6). 

PARENT REPS FOR 2024

Thank you to these parents who have volunteered to be a parent rep: 

• Kinder - Monica Purcell
• Year 1 - Jen Furney
• Year 2 - Katrina Boulet 
• Year 3 - Sarah Warner and Louise Hay 
• Year 4 - Kylie Ryan
• Year 5 - PARENT REP NEEDED
• Year 6 - Kaylie Davies and Kate Perkins

Parent Year Level Reps assist in these ways:

• supportive of positive communication between home and school
• organisation of 2 social events a year for families to build relationships
• regularly give parent voice at our Parent Community Group meetings (held once per term)

LEARNING

ATTENDANCE

HEALTHY SLEEP, EXERCISE AND DIET CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Healthy sleep, exercise, and diet play critical roles in a student's overall wellbeing, impacting not only their physical health but also their cognitive function, emotional regulation and ability to focus. 

Encouraging healthy habits early on sets the foundation for a lifetime of wellbeing. Children who learn the importance of sleep, exercise and a balanced diet are more likely to carry these habits into adolescence and adulthood, impacting their overall attendance and success in school.

YEAR 4 WRITING - COMPLEX FUN !

This Week in Year 4 Mrs Turner, Mrs Tink and Mr Arkinstall have been teaching their students the art of Narrative writing. Teaching Year 4 students to write presents unique challenges due to students’ developmental stage and varying skill levels. In Year 4, children are transitioning from basic writing skills to more complex composition. They're still mastering fundamental grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules, making it difficult to tackle more sophisticated writing tasks.

Additionally, Year 4 students have diverse talents and abilities, requiring teachers to accommodate individual learning styles and provide tailored feedback, instruction and student goals. Some students may struggle with organising their thoughts coherently, while others may need vocabulary development or improved handwriting fluency. Keeping students motivated and enthusiastic about writing is crucial to their development.

Furthermore, incorporating technology into writing instruction can be both beneficial and challenging. While technology offers innovative tools for creativity and expression, it also requires educators to navigate digital literacy skills and manage screen time effectively.

Teaching Year 4 students to write demands patience, creativity, and flexibility. It requires a balance of scaffolded instruction, differentiated learning experiences, and ongoing support to foster their writing skills effectively. Here we have some Year 4 authors deep in The Learning Pit, creating stories based on the mysteries of ‘The Box’.

Caleb Burton

Otto Easton

Emma Blackman

Livina Wehlow

Canteen VOLUNTEERS 2024 

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Flexischools orders close at 8.30am !!

Canteen Roster

• Volunteer Working With Children Check required 
• Please sign into Who's On Location (St Peter's sign in) at the front school office.

Canteen Roster - Week 7, Term 1

Monday	Ash Bailey
Tuesday	Jodie Brindle
Wednesday	Hayley Dwyer & Emily Skinner
Thursday	Theresa Zvirzdinas, Amy Wells & Helen Bonus
Friday	Hayley De Somma & Jodie Brindle