WAY OF THE CROSS & EASTER CELEBRATIONS

Next week we come to an important time in the Church year. We have a significant Catholic Tradition at school to journey in prayer through the last few days of Jesus' time on earth, often referred to as the Way of the Cross. We then end our term with the Joy of Easter & the Easter Hat Parade.

Please come along and share in these special celebrations that remind us of the real meaning of Easter.

I wish you all a Happy, Holy & safe Easter break.

School resumes for students on WEDNESDAY APRIL 26^th.

ANZAC DAY MARCH

We will put out a Compass message of how students can be involved in the annual Anzac Day march.

PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS

These are on Monday & Tuesday next week. Please book a time if you haven’t already. Interviews are held in the hall for 15 minutes per interview. We ask that parents arrive on time to keep the schedule working. If you feel you will need more time please contact your child’s teacher early next term.

You have the choice to have your child involved in the interview or you can talk the child’s teacher without your child present.

Below are some ideas about what to ask at Parent/Teacher interviews:

1. How has my child's education improved during the year?

This is the 'where have they come from?' question. This question focuses on how much your child's learning has improved during the year and sets the scene for your child's next steps in learning.

2. Where should my child be now?

Where my child’s learning should be for their year group and age, not just compared to other students in their class, but compared to the expected national standards. Are they ahead, at the required level, or are they behind?

3. What does my child need to learn next?

The more accurately your child's teacher can answer the question of where your child sits with respect to other children around Australia, the more useful the answer to this question will be.

4. Is my child engaged in class and enjoying the subject?

Ask the teacher or teachers about your child's attitude towards learning in general and especially their effort level. The answer to these questions can help you understand if you need to play a part in improving your child's attitude to learning.

5. Is my child happy?

Ask about your child's socialisation skills. Do they make friends easily? Do they have a variety of friendship groups? Do they behave appropriately?

The really critical question is what's the next step?

ENROL HERE

Please join us for our Traditional Easter events:

• Stations of the Cross -  led by Year 3
• Our Easter Hat Parade - led by Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. Start crafting your best Easter hats for the big day. We can't wait to see your amazing designs. K-2 students will be parading in their hats. *Please note: No hats will be made at school.

All families are welcome. Starting 10am, Thursday 6th of April, in the School Hall.
NORMAL SCHOOL UNIFORM 

Please note the new phone number for the Parish office is 0403 631 797.

SACRAMENTAL DATES 2023

This term, Year 1 has been investigating Social Justices and how we can continue to show dignity, respect and compassion to others. During the week, Year 1 met with some of our Mini Vinnies team to ask some questions about how they achieve Social Justice in our school. Some of their questions and answers included;

SPP Cross Country

Friday 31st March

Don't forget to wear your correct PE uniform. Make sure you have your hat and plenty of water.

Retro Beans & Brew will be in the car park from 11.25 for parents/carers and staff.

2023 SPORT TRIALS

Information and registration for individual trials is through the following website >> https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/

The dates of the trials will be publicised on the webpage and the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn FaceBook Page. 

These trials are for Yr 5 & 6 students or outstanding Yr 4 students.

Thank you to the fathers, grandfathers, father figures and students who attended the Pizza and Paper Planes evening on Wednesday 29^th March 2023. It was a great success, and we couldn’t be happier with the turn out (over 80 families), the interaction and amazing paper plane making ability.

Winners of the longest paper plane throw:

Kindy – Nash Macpherson

Yr 1 – Oliver McDonald

Yr 2 – Riley Hayter & Campbell Cheetham

Yr 3 – Logan Butler

Yr 4 – Sebastian Martin

Yr 5 – Hudson Salmon

Yr 6 – Mick McGillion

Overall Winner – Logan Butler

Champion Dad – all the dad’s who attended!

Our Kindergarten classes have been enjoying our initialit program. So far we have learnt the sounds a 'm', 's', 't', 'f', 'p', 'i' and we can't wait to learn even more as we move into Term 2. 

We also really love our new jelly bean desks which are perfect for learning groups. 

For all other ages can I please ask that you submit regos by 12th of April 2023 so that I can submit the teams on time. Please spread the word about soccer amongst your friends who may not be on Facebook or may be sitting on the fence about playing. The season commences on the 29th of April 2023

Follow the link to register - PLAY FOOTBALL 

A crucial part of children's sport is coaches and managers. If anyone would like to volunteer to coach and or manage a team, can you please get in touch with Deryn via the Facebook page.

Remember that there is merchandise to purchase via the school QKR app (for those not at the school please reach out to me if you would like to order something)

My name is Madi and I have been a part of the Catholiccare Student and Family Counselling team since 2022. I am available at Ss Peter and Paul’s every Monday.

If your child was seen by the School Counsellor last year and you would like them to receive support in 2023, we require you to complete a new counselling registration form. New referrals will also require you to complete the counselling registration form. Questions or requests can be directed to the office, your child’s class teacher or School Counsellor (madelyn.burns@catholiccare.cg.org.au).

Referral Link: https://catholiccare.force.com/housing/s/school-referral-form

Parent consent for counselling continues to be required for all primary school students and will be sought and provided via email or phone call. Where parents are separated, we require the consent of both parents. Once the referral has been received by myself - School Counsellor - I will make contact with parents on my next day at Ss Peter and Paul’s to further discuss the referral.

Walking to school and back home again is a great way to spend time with your children and encourage safe and healthy behaviours.

Here are a few things you can do to help keep your children safer as a pedestrian:

• Talk with your children about being alert in the road environment.
• Plan and practice your trip to school so you use pedestrian crossings where possible.
• Always hold your child’s hand. Children need your help to spot dangers such as vehicles coming out of driveways. They can also be easily distracted and wander into traffic.
• Meet your child near the school gate and don’t call them from across the road.
• Explain why the place you have chosen is the safest place to cross.
• Remind your child to STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! THINK! every time they cross the road and keep checking until safely across.
• Talk to them about why they should stop, look, listen, think before crossing a driveway, road or carpark.

Young children can learn and practice these safe pedestrian behaviours with you. This will help them to be safer pedestrians when they are old enough to travel alone.