Assistant Principals’ News

INFANT JESUS DAY

Tomorrow we join as a community to celebrate Infant Jesus Day. A rich history of sharing our Catholic faith has followed during the time since the establishment of the school in 1954 by the Dominican Sisters.

If possible, could you download the following app to see some of the changes within the school since 1954.

Augmented Reality:

Instructions:

1. Download the ‘HP Reveal’ app.
2. Create an account.
3. Follow the channel: Infant Jesus Day 2018: Past and Present.

This timeline outlines some of the significant events since 1954. There may be some members of the school community who were part of these or who can remember exactly ‘what it was like’ at the time!

1954                Infant Jesus School was established by the Dominican Sisters in Walter Road (on near where Hungry Jacks is now located). At this stage the school was called St Paul’s.  There were 22 children at the school in 1954.  Sr Joseph and Sr Dominic were in charge of the school.

1956                Carmelite Fathers took over the Parish.

1960/1961       Students enrolled from Years 1 – 7, after Year 4 the boys went to St Marks. Block of land purchased on the corner of Smith & Russell Streets. ‘New’ school consisted of four classrooms

1962                Blessing and Official Opening of the School of the Infant Jesus (plaque outside OSH)

1964                Parish Pre-Primary was built

1965                There were 230 children enrolled at the school

1967                Tennis courts built at the school

1975                First lay principal appointed to the school. Staff included two Dominican Sisters, eight lay teachers and a full time secretary

1980s               Kindergarten was established with classes held once a week

1981                School was co-educational to Year 7 as boys were able to stay and complete their primary education at Infant Jesus School

1982                Official opening for the multi-purpose room and two storey classrooms

1985                Italian lessons commenced. The last year for the Dominican Sisters

1986                The school opened without the Dominican Sisters. Staff consisted of a Principal, 19 teachers and a total of 24 staff members which increased to 31 staff members with 22 teachers and 535 students.

1996                Blessing and official opening of new administration block, sheltered undercover area and expansion of the school Library.

1998                Kindergarten classes commenced

2003                Shelters for the top four classrooms and a covered walkway were completed

2004                Infant Jesus School celebrated its 50th year of providing Catholic Education to families in Morley and surrounding areas

2007                Establishment of Three Year Old (Pre-Kindergarten) Program. Parents could choose for their children to attend one or two sessions per week.

2008                Infant Jesus Parish implemented the Parish Based, Family Focused, School Supported Sacramental Program. Capital Development Plan to rebuild the school was approved by CEWA.

2011                The first stage of the school rebuild was complete with Year 3 – 6 classrooms and new (fully enclosed) Hall and Library/Resource Centre. Next stage of rebuilding commenced.

2012                Year 1 and 2 classrooms, Pre-Primary, Kindergarten and Administration completed.

2013                New School Oval and refurbishment of Early Years Centre (Three Year Old) completed.

2014                Infant Jesus School celebrated its 60 years of providing Catholic Education to families in Morley and surrounding areas Introduction of BYOD Program for Year 4 – 6 students. Before and After School Care introduced and operated from the Early Years Centre.

2017                New direction articulated in A LEADing Learning School. Development of Innovation and Technology Room called iLab.

iLearn Day where leaders across CEWA were invited to Infant Jesus School to share in how Infant Jesus School is trying to challenge and reshape the teaching and learning program through our innovative approach to technology.

Infant Jesus School recognised as an Apple Distinguished School (one of only 400 world wide). Establishment of Sister School Partnership with Sports Park Campus of Hangzhou ChangJiang Experimental Primary School.

Do you know when the name of the school was changed from St Pauls?

Do you know when the name of the school was changed to School of the Holy Child Jesus?

FAMILY MASS

A focus for 2018 for Infant Jesus School is to continue to strengthen the links between the Parish and the School. As a school community we will be organising and leading parts of the Mass at Infant Jesus Church at 6.00pm on Saturday 25 August.

The School Choir will also be involved and will be leading the singing at this celebration. If you, and your family, would like to help in any way please contact either Assistant Principal.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Family Mass on Saturday 25 August.

FARMERS FOR HOPE

Infant Jesus School show Solidarity to Australian Farmers.

On Friday the 17 August 2018 Infant Jesus School was awash in children and staff dressed up in plaid, wearing gum boots, overalls – and some even dressed up as chickens, sheep and cows. The two thousand dollars raised will be submitted to the ‘Hay and Hampers for Hope’ campaign being conducted by the Australian Primary Principals Association.

At Infant Jesus School we had all heard about and seen the plight of our Australian farmers on the east coast as they experience the worst drought in over 100 years. In fact, it has touched the lives of many people here in the West, and indeed our staff and students at Infant Jesus School.

We discussed the situation as a staff and several of our students expressed a desire to help (in some small way) the farmers and their families. ‘It was wonderful to see and hear our students and staff wanting to do ‘their bit’ to help!’ Infant Jesus School principal said.

All children were encouraged to dress up as a ‘Farmer’ (or something associated with farming) and bring in a donation to show support and solidarity with all the farmers that are struggling during this unbelievably, tough time. A Year Three student, who recently lost her first tooth, decided to help by donating all the money she received from the tooth fairy to the campaign.

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

Sunday 2 September, is Father’s Day – a very significant day as we all know! To recognise the occasion, we are organising a ‘Sausage Sizzle Breakfast’ for all the Dads in the school. This will commence at 7.30am on Thursday 30 August.  We encourage all Dads to join us on this morning for a ‘bite to eat and a cuppa’ before heading to work. Please register your attendance via the following link. Click on this link here.