Class and Social Worker News
SPORT NEWS
Sport at Infant Jesus School has been busy and exciting again this semester.
SWIMMING
In Term One, the Year Four to Six children competed in our Faction Swimming Carnival. It was a fantastic day with outstanding swimming and sportsmanship shown by all.
1st Calaroga 313
2nd Aquina 274
3rd Lima 225
4th Siena 215
It was also very exciting that we were able to compete in the ‘A’ Division CPSSA Interschool Swimming Carnival. Well done to all of the children who represented our school so enthusiacally.
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
by Year Six Wellness Ministry
On Friday the 15 June 2018 the Infant Jesus students from Years 1-6 participated in the Cross Country Carnival. Every student ran their hardest and tried their best on the day. We are proud to say that every student earned multiple points for their faction. The overall winning faction for this Carnival was Siena! Aquina was a close second, then Calaroga and Lima.
On this sunny day the Year 6 Wellness Ministry encouraged each and every student and kept all the kids happy and motivated to participate in the race. The Inter-School Carnival will be held on Tuesday 24 July. #Expect Great Things.
1st Siena 2250
2nd Aquina 2203
3rd Calaroga 2162
4th Lima 2118
WINTER LIGHTNING CARNIVAL
This term, our Year 6 children competed against other CPSSA schools in Soccer, Football and Netball. The children were in teams and played games against other schools. Every child displayed exemplary sportsmanship and were role models for our school. Well done to our Year 6 children!
FACTION ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
In Term Three, our focus will be learning the skills needed to compete in our Faction Athletics Carnival. The children will be throwing, running, and jumping their way to the Carnival.
Miss Witkowski
HEALTH NEWS Years 3-6
Health classes this semester in Years 3 – 6 have encompassed many different aspects of Personal, Social and Community Health. The children have embraced the learning with a positive mindset and have demonstrated improved understanding of how Health Education connects so cleverly to all aspects of the human body.
To begin our learning this semester, the children were introduced to the six focus elements that incorporate personal health and well-being. These elements included; Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Nutritional, Social and Cognitive Health. From this point, the children created lists of health aspects that could relate to each of these elements. They then made connections and links to each of the six elements.
It was very obvious from the responses the children offered, that they possess an enormous amount of knowledge and understanding of their bodies
This semester in Years 3 to 6, the focus has been to build positive relationships with all people, demonstrating respect for self and others, showing empathy towards others, valuing diversity and managing relationships which included how we build and maintain friendships with one another. It has been wonderful to watch the interactions between children change for the better over time. In all aspects of health lessons in Years 3 to 6 there is always a connection made to Spiritual health. The children are reminded that they are gifts from God and that their good health and well-being is important. The children make many connections to the life of Jesus and the messages he relates to us in the scriptures.
The Year 3’s were privileged to have the Malaga Fire Safety Officers come and visit earlier this semester. They were extremely excited and very well-informed about the importance of having a ‘home fire plan’ organized in their homes.
Mrs Kerry King – Health Teacher
SCIENCE NEWS – Year 1
This term, the Year Ones studied Earth and Space Sciences and the observable changes that occur in the sky and landscape. The children learnt about the phases of the moon, recorded short and longer patterns of events that occur on Earth and in the sky, such as the sun appearing during the day, the appearance of the moon and stars at night, the weather and the seasons. We made it rain in the classroom and realized how much the weather affects us.
HEALTH NEWS – Year 2
This Term in Year 2, the children learnt how to distinguish between what is and is not an emergency situation and the procedure to call on emergency services. The children were developed their own emergency scenario and practiced calling the operator who asked them the specific questions used. The children also identified the different emotions we experience and strategies to help regulate them. We focused on ‘ANGER’ as this is one of the hardest emotions to regulate.
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY NEWS
The Pastoral Care Ministry would like to thank all the people that contributed to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. We have received great support with people bringing in food and warm bedding to help those who are struggling financially this winter. If you haven’t donated, and still would like to, this can be done online.
2018 SCHOOL PHOTOS INFORMATION
Our School Photos will be taken on:
Monday 30 July 2018 and Tuesday 31 July 2018
Our photographers for this year are Masters School Portraits. MSP implement a complete online service for ordering. All parents should have received an online ordering instruction slip and unique student ordering code for each child in the family. Parents need to use this information and place their orders online via the MSP website. To do this you have a “Shootkey” code on your information slip. The information slips were sent home with each child earlier this week. No pre-paid envelopes will be issued.
Forms for family portraits are available from the School Office.
All children need to be dressed in the full winter uniform for their photo days.
Class Photos/Portraits:
- Every Student will have their photo taken, whether they are purchasing photos or not, for the school’s pictorial history.
- The expiry date for online ordering is the 05.08.2018. Any orders received after this date are treated as re-orders and will incur a $30.00 re-order charge on top of your order you wish to purchase. You can email your order request through to reorders.perth@msp.com.au or call our office on 08 9240 8000
- Family Photos: Envelopes can be obtained from the School Office.
- Families will be provided with a time for the family photos which will be taken before school.
- Please ensure that your family envelope with enclosed payment is handed to the Photographers on photo day.
- Please note: The Photographers are not permitted to open the envelopes and cannot provide change.
Special/Sports Group Photos:
- If your child is in a Special/Sports photo you will receive a link and password to the online gallery after photo day, where you can view and order these photos if required. These photos will be packed and delivered with the school’s bulk order.
Please Note: Class Groups, Individuals and Family Photos are not available to view online.
SOCIAL WORKER NEWS
SEASONS FOR GROWTH
The Seasons for Growth program will be offered again this year as part of the pastoral care program at Infant Jesus School. Seasons for Growth is an educational evidenced based program that aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children who are dealing with the impact of significant life changes such as the loss of someone close, separation and divorce or other significant changes
Children learn they are not alone in their experience of change, loss and grief, feel supported and find new ways of thinking and responding Seasons will commence in Week Three, Term Three. For more information please see the link below and please reply by email or the permission slip included in the link and contact me if you have any queries. Seasons for Growth Seasons for Growth 2018
Penny Storey – Social Worker
#ExpectGreatThings
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