where learning & wellbeing matter term 4, week 1 - 8
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Where Learning & Wellbeing Matter TERM 4, WEEK 1 - 8 OCTOBER 2021
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
OCTOBER:
Monday, 4th - Fri 15thRemote Learning for
ALL students
Week commencing Monday, 18th:Preps Return
(Mon, Tues, Wed)Years 1 - 2(Thurs - Fri)
Week Commencing Monday, 25th:
Prep (Mon, Tues Wed)Years 3 - 4 (Tues - Wed)Years 1 - 2 (Thur - Fri) Years 5 - 6 (Thurs - Fri)
NOVEMBER:
Monday 1st Nov School Closure Day
Tuesday 2nd November Melbourne Cup Day
Holiday
Wednesday, 3rd Prep & Years 3-4
attend school
Thursday, 4th:Years 1-2 & Yrs 5-6
attend school
Friday, 5th & Week commencing 8 Nov:
All studentsattend school
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to Term 4. I hope everyone has enjoyed some quality family time. It has been lovely to be able to have a picnic and take a few longer walks as restrictions have slowly been eased over the holidays. We are excited to be preparing for the gradual return of our children to onsite learning. At this stage the return to school as outlined by the Victorian State Government and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is as follows:
TERM 4:4 OCTOBER -
WED 15 DECEMBER
The Australian Childhood Foundation has released a resource which some of the teachers have used with their classes and you may also want to read and discuss with your child.
"Everyone is tired of lockdowns – children in particular. We also know that some children are losing a sense of hope that it is never going to end. This booklet is the true story of Edna-May who got sick during the Spanish Flu and is alive today to tell her story.This booklet is for use with all children to show them that COVID will end and that life will return to some sort of normality. It is as relevant to children who are in lock down now as it is to those who live with the uncertainty of COVID all the time. The story concludes with " You are living through an important time in history right now. I wonder what you would tell people about COVID in one hundred years-time?"
EDNA MAY STORY
Optimistic October!Daily actions to help you focus on what really matters.
A reminder that ALL students must wear a school hat when they are outdoors, to protect them from the sun during Term 4.Please contact Anna in the office if you need to order another one before the return to school.
Students attending on site must bring a hat to school.
GOODBYE & BEST WISHES TOMila (Prep F) and Kananan (3/4T) who are leaving our community to attend a school closer to home.
We wish the girls and their family every blessing for the future.
Enjoy your weekend.
Maria
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Matthew C - 4thJase R - 4th
Sophia A - 6thValentino C - 6thNathaniel F - 7th
Ms Jo V (Staff) - 7thEvan B - 8th
To our children & staff celebrating this week:
Although the reality of COVID is not quite over, there still remains a considerable amount of uncertainty. We have all experienced this event together and we are all at various levels of transition and adjustment. The circumstances of this situation have significantly impacted students, parents and teachers alike.
Emotions during this time have been varied. For some it has been an opportunity to reflect on what is important, whilst others have embraced the opportunity to learn new things. One thing that has remained constant - the need for good parenting and supportive teachers. Both of which offer young people stability and familiarity, and are vitally important during this time of transition.
Whilst many children may be excited at the prospect of restrictions being lifted, others may be experiencing mixed emotions. Each child’s reaction will differ depending on how well they cope with stress and change. As families adjust to new routines, it will be vitally important to keep a check on our young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Encourage them to focus on the things they can control or enjoy in order for them to remain motivated and ensure their sense of belonging.
Click on the link to watch the video: SPECIAL REPORT: Transitioning Back
OTHER WELLBEING RESOURCES FOR PARENTS:https://www.parentingideas.com.au/blog/wellbeing-practices-that-work?goal=0_f488c60967-24062d1ad6-200581345&mc_cid=24062d1ad6&mc_eid=5774d90e0a
Second Hand Uniforms:Please contact Anna at the front office for more [email protected]
Term 4: No Hat! No Play! Can’t find your hat? Order a new hat from Spartan School World.
Order Uniforms:Order your summer clothes from Spartan Schools and stay cool while playing and learning.
Spartan School World
1800 815 557 [email protected]
School Fees:All school fees are due Thursday, November 21. An email will be sent out with more information next week.
Class Name Awarded for...
Prep D
Gabe G
Zoe C
For being a responsible member of our live learning sessions, and sharing his wonderful answers and questions during learning time. Well done!For being a respectful,responsible and resilient member of our live learning, and working hard to do her best. Well done!
Prep FEmiliana S
Isabel E
For being responsible during live learning and making a fantastic start to the term. Well done! For being prepared in live learning by having her home learning pack ready.
1/2 A
Rosie M
Evan B
For being responsible and making a great start to Term 4. Great job Rosie!For being prepared for live learning each morning and putting in his best effort with all school work. Well done Evan!
1/2 H
Luca T
Aria C
For being Prepared for having a fantastic start to learning in Term 4! Well done Luca! For being a responsible Learner by always trying your best and participating in Live Learning
1/2 LR
Joden G
Aoibheann O
For being prepared and eager to start online learning in Term 4 and turning in some wonderful work. Well done Joden!For being prepared, motivated and well organised for online learning and always taking pride in the presentation of her work. Great job Aoibheann!
3/4 M
Michael C
Loriana F
For being responsible for his own learning and being a wonderful role-model to others.For being responsible for her own learning and being a wonderful role-model to others.
3/4 TS
Caleb S
Jas’ K
For being prepared to learn and taking responsibility for his own learning by asking and answering questions. For being responsible for his own learning and always putting in his best effort. Well done on an amazing piece of writing!
3/4T
Panagiotis Z
Marianne M
For being responsible and sharing more during our live learning meetings. Well doneFor always being responsible and respectful online and completing her tasks. Keep up the great work!
Snr HPeyton BAndEmily V
For the excellent effort you have both put in this week to ensure your work is of the highest standard.
Snr ML
Alexia F
Matthew I
For becoming more responsible for her learning and completing the required work. For sharing some interesting ideas during maths live learning sessions.
Snr MTMoudy A
Samara A
For being a responsible and respectful student, and for making a fantastic start to Term FourFor being a respectful and prepared during online learning
RESPONSIBLE
RESPECTFUL
RESILIENT
SAFE
PREPARED
RESPONSIBLE
RESPECTFUL
RESILIENT
SAFE
PREPARED
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
This week in Prep we went on a virtual holiday to Queensland! Each day we visited a theme park or tourist attraction and then did a literacy and numeracy activity about our day! Take a look below at what we got up to on our holiday!
Monday - Take Off!Today we walked through Melbourne Airport, experienced what it is like to be in a plane and landed in Queensland. We had a look at our hotel and talked about all of the exciting things we would be doing in Queensland. For writing we wrote sentences about our plane trip or the hotel. In Math we packed our suitcases and used our hefting skills to see what was lighter, heavier and the same weight as our suitcase.
Tuesday- Movie World!Today we walked through Movie World and went on lots of different rides! We had so much fun getting splashed in the water rides and loved seeing some of our favourite characters on the parade. For math we pretended to go shopping for snacks and drinks at Movie World and showed different ways we could pay for our meal using coins and notes.
A picture of our hotel: Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Even the teachers wanted to stay here!
Wednesday - Sea World!Today we walked through Sea World and went on lots of different rides! We had so much fun getting splashed in the water rides! Our favourite part was watching the dolphin show! We had so many questions - How do dolphins see underwater? How do the dolphins jump so high? How can I ride a dolphin? For math we learnt about positional language. We read a sentence about where a dolphin should be in the picture and drew our dolphin to match.
Thursday - Australia Zoo!Today we walked through Australia Zoo and saw lots of different animals! We learnt all about what animals like to eat, and how the zoo has a special animal hospital to care for injured wildlife. Our favourite part was watching the crocodile show! We were amazed at how high the crocodile could jump to eat its food! For math we learnt about positional language and mapping skills. We looked at a map of Australia Zoo and then created our very own zoo maps with our favourite animals!
Friday - The Great Barrier ReefToday we snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef! We saw so many incredible sea creatures! For literacy we wrote a postcard about our holiday to Queensland.
Welcome back to Term 4. We are really looking forward to reconnecting with our friends and celebrating the rest of
our school year of learning.
This week in Maths we were learning about 2D and 3D shapes. Check out our 2D shape pictures and meet some of our
Crazy Shape Monsters!
We also investigated the features and properties of shapes and were 2D shape detectives at home!
What shapes can you find at home?
This Wacky Wednesday the theme was ‘What I want to be when I am older’. The students in Year 3 and 4 are all such wonderful, brave, resilient, funny and strong individuals. I am sure with a lot of hard work and passion they can achieve whatever they wish for. Here is what they had to say in 3/4M:
Eloise: I would like to be a clothing designer.
Noah: I want to be a soccer player.
Shelby: I want to be a soccer player, builder and an actor.
Loriana: I want to be a doctor and perform surgeries to help people.
Jennelle: I will be an artist.
Mia: I want to be a waitress.
Azaria: I want to be a Vet. Pets are like my family and it would be a dream come true to take care of them.
We welcome everyone back to term 4. We are counting down the days to when we will all be together onsite with our friends and teachers. In the seniors, we start each day with a prayer, and this week the children were asked to write their own prayers. Below are some beautiful prayers written by the children.
HOT SHOTS by 2021 Seniors
HOT SHOTS by 2021 Seniors
THIS WEEK’S LEARNING!
KEEP SHARING YOUR LEARNINGPHOTOS TO KEEPOUR COMMUNITYCONNECTED!
WE LOVE SEEING YOUR PICS!
EMAIL TO:[email protected]
All students are reminded to submit their design for Lizzie Blandthorn’s Community Christmas Card by
Friday 15th October 2022.All designs need to be done on an A5 piece of paper , and
reflect the theme of “PEACE IN OUR WORLD”. Remember to include your name , year level and school .
Please email your design to [email protected]
Want to get creative & have your Christmas drawing deliver some cheer
to the library users in Moreland? Keep reading!
Each year the Home Library Service delivers over 5000 items to over 230
people in Moreland. With the final delivery each year, we include a card
drawn by the children of Moreland. This year we’re running a design
competition for children under 12 and the winner will be used on our end
of year card. The winner/s will receive an enormous craft pack. Drop into
any library for an entry form or email
[email protected] and we’ll send one out.
Our home library service patrons look forward to their card every year
and we know this year’s will be equally appreciated. We’re looking
forward to seeing your designs reflecting “Christmas in Moreland” or
“Summer in Moreland”. You’d better get cracking as entries close on
Saturday Oct 16th!
