Hello, Giinagay, Hai,
Learning to Lead Year 6 Camp
We believe it is the right of every student to develop a sense of self-worth through positive and appropriate leadership opportunities. Student leadership is about involving students in a purposeful and meaningful way to extend and use their individual gifts and talents.
A culture of leadership is encouraged through leadership positions that are structured to allow all students in Year 6 to experience positions of responsibility and to develop the skills needed to carry out these tasks in an effective manner. Leadership emphasise service to others, teamwork, taking initiative and developing responsibility.
Last week Year 6 students had their leadership camp where they were introduced to the concept of leadership and what this means through discussions and activities. The camp follows an established process for leadership education, peer leaders and student action. These activities are aimed at developing an appreciation of what leadership is by recognising the skills, attitudes, behaviours and values they need as leaders.
Thanks to Bu Lyndsey, Pak Adam and Ricky who shared their expertise and time to making the camp a great success.
Swimming Carnival
The swimming carnival is to be held tomorrow (Wednesday 12 February) for students in Years 2 to 6 (turning 8 this year and can swim 50m). Events start at 10am. Students will return to school by 2.30pm. Please ensure students have hats, sunscreen, water and lunch and recess. Parent helpers will be appreciated.
Check our Facebook page for any changes on the day i.e. if it is cancelled due to the weather.
Adopt a School – Dundurrabin and Hernani Public Schools
The “Adopt a School” initiative has been set up for schools from all over the state not impacted by the bush fires. Schools will adopt a similar size school which has been impacted by the bush fires. The partner schools conduct activities to support the impacted school.
As a partner school we are going to support the school communities of Dundurrabin PS and Hernani PS. We are going to host the students and their families for an overnight camp in
Week 8 on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 March. Please keep Tuesday 17 March evening free for a family picnic down at the Christian Camp. More information to follow.
Visible Learning
The central theme of Visible Learning is “Know Thy Impact”. In a nutshell – the key is for teachers, school leaders and systems to know the impact they are having on the learning lives of students.
While we still have much to do. We have already seen significant results in both teaching and learning. Students’ voice on “what does a good learner look like at Scotts Head PS” has changed. The clear evidence is that students have moved from “someone who is organised” or “someone who wears their uniform well” to the articulation of learner habits. Students are more aware of the focus on “learning” rather than being “taught”. There has been a significant shift to active learning, group work and discussion.
The term ‘learner habits’ sometimes called ‘dispositions’ refer to the way in which learners engage in and relate to the learning process. Learner habits affect how students approach learning and therefore the outcomes of their learning, together with identifying the importance of furthering skills, engagement and deep understanding.
Our goal for students is to be able to talk about how they can use their learner habits, to be challenged in learning. How we can work together to develop the understanding of these habits, as fundamental for students to develop an awareness of the way they learn and establish future-focused attitudes to learning, which are critical if they are to be able to become lifelong learners.
Our learner qualities are:
Over this year we will be embedding our Learner Habits and how we use them in our everyday learning.
Please take the time to talk to your children about these habits and “how they can know what to do, when they don’t know what to do”.
Ask: Which learner habit do you use when you are learning… or learning maths…?
The new Outstanding Progress Award is replacing the academic award that are awarded to students. Our school is about developing the whole child. It is about academic development and equally important it’s about social, emotional and physical development. Our goal is to provide a quality, balanced education for your children where progresses in all areas are recognised.
Thanks to Adam Rumsey for all his graphic designing talent, who is generously helping us with all our learning images and characters.
Anniversary of National Apology Day
On 13 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered the National Apology to Australia’s Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the injustices of past government policies, particularly to the Stolen Generations families and communities has been profound and continues today.
Sorry Day You Tube Clips
Local Story from Neville Buchanan
Our Two Ocean Day Movies and NAIDOC Movies are on this Storyline site as well.
https://nambucca-bellingen.storylines.com.au/2016/05/16/goals-goal-setting-9/
10 Anniversary since the apology to the Stolen Generations - Behind the News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE7hCCO9jv8
Stand Together -Song.' SORRY DAY'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueFqt8jpcSU
Congratulations to Tegan who competed at the Regional Little Athletics Carnival in Tamworth on the weekend. Tegan came 3rd in hurdles and 6th in the 100 metres, 200 metres and long jump.
Thanks, yaarri yaraang, terima kasih.
Bu Gillian Gillian Stuart - Principal
Congratulations to our new House Captains and Vice Captains' who are taking up their first leadership role. Peer leaders groups will begin in Week 3. Captain badges will be presented at the start of the swimming carnival on Wednesday.
Flinders – Urukhai and Senita (Captains), Tegan and Joey (Vice Captains)
Oxley – Roman K and Brylee (Captains), Ella and Charlotte (Vice Captains)
(Ella absent from photo)
Selamat pagi teman-teman,
As discussed at the end of last year we will be completing our last two sessions of our adult beginners class package this term. We hope to subsequently begin a level two course with any of you who are interested in continuing your studies.
Our first lesson back will be today Tuesday 11 February at 3:15 pm in the 4/5 classroom (same room as usual).
We will also be happy to introduce you to our new Indonesian teacher, Bu Emi, who has moved all the way from Victoria to replace me. I will continue to facilitate the class for the next two weeks.
Please if anyone is interested in studying Indonesian please get in touch with the office and see if we have the interest to begin another class. Each lesson includes notes and a recorded link for you to review at your leisure. If you are interested to see how it all works come along and sit in on the class.
Hopefully we are going to see a few new faces.
Regards Bu Bibi
Please have your Book Club orders in to the office by this Friday.
Canteen News
Sushi Days
We are excited to announce the Hub have generously offered to supply sushi for our sushi days.
Please place your sushi orders the Monday prior to ensure orders can be fulfilled. The cost is $3 for 1 roll and $5 for 2 rolls. Flavours on offer are: tuna and cucumber, chicken teriyaki and vegetables, and a vegetarian option.
Term 1 sushi dates are below:
19 February, 11 March and 1 April.
New Ordering System
As of next week, we will be trialing a new way of purchasing snacks on canteen days.
It would be appreciated if you could order your snacks with your lunch order. A token/s will then be given to the children with their lunch orders (in the bag) for them to return to the canteen to redeem once they have eaten their lunch. We hope this will allow for quicker service to the kids.
Volunteers Needed
We urgently require volunteers to assist in the canteen on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 8:30-12:00. Parents, grandparents and community members are gladly welcomed to help in any capacity. Without volunteers we may have to close the canteen.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the P&C will be held on 24 February 2020 at 3:15pm in the library. This is a fantastic opportunity for all parents, grandparents and community members to come along and find out what is going on in the school. We look forward to seeing you there.
Many thanks,SHPSP&C Association
