Curriculum Corner - Renata Powell
Semester 2 Student Council
During Week 1, each class reflected on the qualities of leadership as they voted for their Semester 2 Student Council Representatives. We wish to congratulate the following students:
| Flynn H | Lula K | Jack W | Ava K |
| Joshua V | Eve M | Felix P | Lily G |
| Mason H | Chloe W | Sidney M | Anderson C |
| Louis W | Miller C | George B | Sasha M |
| Domenic P | Josephine R | Charlie W | Abigail T |
These students received their Student Council badges at assembly on Monday morning. We look forward to a great semester working on a variety of initiatives together.
Thank you again to all our Semester One council members who represented both their class and St Joseph’s with great maturity, leadership and pride.
Australian Catholics Young Voices Award 2021
In Term 2, Year 6 students entered the Australian Catholics Young Voices Competition. This year, students were asked to write either a journalistic article, capture and caption photographic images or create a short video or podcast about an inspiring person or community group that have achieved something extraordinary.
We are very pleased to announce that many of our wonderful Year 6 students have received special recognition for their work.
In the category of Junior (Year 5 and 6) digital journalism we highly congratulate -
Winner – Lucia M for her video ‘The cover is not the book.’ The combination of the personal and the more objective look at disability and people’s response to it, resonated with all the judges. Please click on the link below to view Luscia's entry.
Two St Joseph students received honourable mentions –
Maddie L for her photographic series ‘Candlelight vigil for domestic violence.’
Xavier M for his written piece ‘Heart to heart with a trailblazing conductor’.
Also Highly commended were:
Lucy W, Bonnie P, Abbie H, Gizelle G, Josephine, Meera S, Patrick A, Aidan S, Abi T, Isabelle E, Isaac L, Chase F, Ella R, Lillian S, Eva C, Eden, Ivy J and Ivy S
To have so many students recognised from one school in a national competition is truly impressive. Well done to all Year 6 students and particularly to those mentioned above. We are very proud of you!
https://www.australiancatholics.com.au/article/young-voices-awards-2021
Positive Behaviour Learning (PBL)
Congratulations to the Blue Sports Colour House for achieving the most tokens in the second half of last term! Students in this sports house enjoyed a sausage sizzle for lunch last Thursday. A special thanks to staff who assisted in cooking the BBQ. Please see photos from this special reward below.
Our PBL focus this fortnight is Act Safely – Moving safely at all times. This is a big focus area as quite often children are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and how they move within them. In class, students are identifying ways we move safely (and unsafely) as they analyse different scenarios and how they can be most safe. On the playground teachers will be keeping a close eye on students who are walking on the concrete and playing safely on equipment. Hopefully many tokens will be given out!
Australian Mathematics Competition
Wednesday 4 August – Friday 6 August
The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) is an engaging 30-problem competition that demonstrates the importance and relevance of mathematics in students’ everyday lives; it is open to students in Years 3 to 12. Australia’s leading educators and academics, with a deep understanding of our national curriculum standards, actively design the unique AMC problems each year. The competition is fully online.
Held in Term 3, the AMC has two divisions applicable to primary school: Middle Primary (years 3–4) and Upper Primary (years 5–6). The cost is $6.50 per student.
If you would like your child/ren in Years 3 - 6 to participate in the competition, please complete the payment via QKR. Entries close Friday 30 July 2021.
For more information click here
Save The Date
Interrelate
Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services that specialises in supporting parents and children. St Joseph’s has benefited from their service in the past and we have now secured a date for two evening sessions this year (13th October, 2021).
The two sessions are:
Session 1: Where Did I Come From?
Audience: Year 3 and 4 students and their parents/carers
(Students from Year 5 and 6 are welcome to this if they have not particpated previously) Program focus: • Discuss the male and female reproductive systems, foetal development and the birth process • Personal safety and protective behaviours
Session 2: Preparing For Puberty
Audience: Year 5 and 6 students and their parents/carers Program focus: • Discuss the physical changes of puberty, emphasising that it can be different for everyone • Develop students’ understanding of periods and sperm production, as well as the physical, emotional, social and intellectual changes associated with puberty for both boys and girls • Enhance awareness of children’s personal safety and protective behaviours Note: Younger students are welcome to attend at the discretion of their parents/carers.
These sessions will take place in the evening on 13th October. More details and booking information will be available closer to the date.