TERM 2
WEEK 5
WEEK 5
Encouraging each other with positive words holds immense power in creating a supportive environment. When we use uplifting language, it not only boosts the others self-esteem but also strengthens their resilience against challenges.
The Power of Words
The practice of sharing positive affirmations can create a ripple effect within a school. When people feel appreciated and supported, they are more likely to extend the same kindness and encouragement to others, creating a culture of mutual respect and positivity. This collective positive energy can enhance teamwork, improve communication, and build stronger, more cohesive relationships. In essence, the power of positive words lies not only in their immediate impact but also in their ability to inspire a cycle of encouragement and support, ultimately contributing to a healthier, more uplifting learning environment.
Positive words act as a catalyst for growth, helping people to see their potential and encouraging them to pursue their goals with confidence. This kind of verbal reinforcement can transform a person's outlook, making them feel valued and capable, which in turn can lead to improved performance and satisfaction in various aspects of life.
POWERful News
I am glad to inform our families that we have been successful receiving a NSW government grant for a solar upgrade for our school. The end result is a new solar and battery storage system that will significantly reduce our electricity costs, hopefully to cost neutral.
A MASSIVE thanks to our Business Manager, David Walsh, Project Manager, Garry Mitchell and Solar Consultant, Rob Peterson. Great news!
Our St Paul’s staff team are continually grateful to have such fantastic students and supportive families!
Proverbs 16:24
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Yours in Christian service
Brad Moss
Principal
This term our Learner Profile focus area has been… I am a Risk-Taker.
Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
Risk-taking is a conscious or unconscious behaviour with a perceived uncertainty about its outcome and/or about its possible benefits or costs. Risk-taking is hard. It’s challenging and can force us into an area of discomfort. However, when we step out of this comfort zone, we often progress and develop far more than if we had stayed in the same place. When we take risks, we move one step closer to achieving our goals.
Our Learner Profile statements relating to risk-taking are:
I wonder in what areas you’ve taken a risk lately or in what ways we can encourage each other to take that leap. By taking a ‘risk’, we might just find our new ‘safe’.
Thank you so much for your willingness to be part of our Working Bee last Friday. Many hands make light work and there was definitely an abundance of willing helpers. It was great spending time connecting over a meal following the hard work.
Have a blessed week!
Hollie
mainly music
Mon 5 Aug
mainly music
Mon 1 July
YEAR 4 / 5 CANBERRA CAMP
Wed 7 - Fri 9 Aug
TERM 3 FIRST DAY
Tues 23 July
LAST DAY TERM 2
Fri 5 July
FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST & CHAPEL
Tues 27 Aug
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Thur 20 June
GRANDPARENT'S DAY
Tues 2 July
Lunch time fun with crazy hair
Last day Term 1
Last Thursday we had our latest Big Write. We used the picture below as our stimulus:
All the students did an amazing job, writing about how the kittens got into the underpants, and how they got out! It was hard to get them to stop writing! Here are just a few:
Blessings for the week ahead,
Christine Biar
We enjoyed out last Maths investigation – we learnt a new maths game called Numbers Up, where we had to make our own cards, then find combinations that added up to 10. It used a lot of maths strategies and was lots of fun.
Our PBL unit this term is all about musical instruments and how they make their sounds. Thank you to Mr Moss for coming in on Tuesday and showing us how his guitar produces its sound. Mrs Biar also brought her clarinet and recorders in.
Blessings,
Miss Ridley
Last week, 2/3 completed their marble ramp investigation. Everyone showed out of the box thinking and creative designs. Some ramps had twists and turns, while others had jumps! Our marbles travelled more than 13 popsticks!
Our storybook last week was ‘The day the crayons quit’. We headed to the art room to experiment with mixing colours. We looked at the three primary colours and how to mix the secondary colours. Our colour wheels and mixing look fantastic!
Students have also been practising their public speaking skills. The topics are:
Year 5/6: Who is the most influential person in your life?
Year 4: Favourite fairy tale or book character
We are incredibly proud of our class for doing a terrific job researching and practising their speeches. It’s not always easy to get up and speak in front of a group of people, however our Learner Profile theme this term is – Risk Taking. It’s been the perfect timing and opportunity to try this out!
This stands for:
O- Opinion (State this clearly)
R- Reason (x3 paragraphs=triple stacked)
E- Give examples and evidence (x3)
O- Restate your Opinion
The last two weeks we have been learning about writing persuasive texts using the triple-stacked OREO acronym.
Hollie & Felicity
Friday 14th June was a wonderful afternoon and evening with our families, students and staff coming together to work on all those jobs that seem to pile up when you're not looking.
Solar panels had the dust washed off, a big pile was taken off to the tip, stones relocated, sand returned to the sandpit, weeds, pruning and a full compost bin were tackled with energy. With a great deal of satisfaction from the achievements gained, people came together in the warmth of the hall to eat pizza and have a chat.
What a helpful and caring community we belong to. Thank you to everyone!!
25 JUNE PS JOHN
2 JULY YEAR 2 / 3
TERM 2 CHAPEL
Tuesday's @ 9:20am in the Hall
Week 8
Week 7
After Chapel, led by the Kinder and Year 1 students, our mum's and grand-mum's were shown how much we love them. Scrumptious morning tea was followed by photos, massage, games and nail therapy. Thank you to all the beautiful women who came along.
What a beautiful blue-sky day for a parade celebrating books.
Thank you for all the effort from parents and students to get in the mood for reading and fun!
On Friday 1st of September, Years 3 to 6 went to Yerong Creek for the Bernie O’Connor Carnival. We played with St Joseph’s, Culcairn and St Patrick’s, Holbrook. It was a great day! The sun was shining, and everyone had lot’s of fun.
The 5/6 boys played footy and came 1st for the whole day. We played against The Rock and the score was 12 to 32. The 3-4 boys came 3rd in the whole day. Well done to the 5/6 and 3/4 girls playing netball who got runners up.
Well done to Ivan and Neve for playing with students they didn’t know.
Congratulations to Blake for winning the furthest kicking competition.
Thank you for the coaches and families who helped on the day.
By Micah Klemke,
Mud House Captain
TERM 2 DATES
1 July
TERM 3 DATES
5 August
19 August
2 September
There will be 2 staff members available to walk children from the schools to the Lifestyle Centre.The registration link is: https://forms.gle/uDoNnC7pqwi26GSe8