As mentioned in a previous newsletter teachers have been involved in professional learning with educational consultant, Tony Hole to further develop our understanding and implementation of ‘spelling’ in the school.  We have been focussing on developing a 'language', to talk about our thinking of words, developing a word-conscious culture and planning for investigative word study.  Research indicates that when spelling is approached in this ‘holistic’ way, students’ level of transfer to writing and application across all curriculum areas is more successful than focussing on a weekly spelling test! 

Updated Street markings: Continuous painted solid white line

It is an offence to cross over a continuous painted solid white line, therefore those vehicles which are conducting u-turns in that area, are committing offences under the Road Traffic Act. 

The only exceptions to this rule is when vehicles cross a continuous painted solid white line when leaving the road to enter a carpark, driveway or side street, which in this case doesn’t apply.

As you can see the expiation notice is extremely expensive and also carries a loss of 3 demerit points. This area will be regularly patrolled.

Classes have participated in activities and prayer services in recognition of National Reconciliation Week. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on our journey so far, and explore how each of us, individually and collectively, can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. 

Each year, Reconciliation Australia selects a new theme to celebrate NRW. The 2020 theme is In This Together. We remember that May 27 and June 3 are important dates in Australia’s history. May 27 marks the anniversary of the 1967 referendum when Australians voted to remove clauses in the Australian Constitution that discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. June 3 marks the historic 1992 Mabo decision in which the High Court of Australia recognised native title—the recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights over their lands did survive British colonisation.

We acknowledge our school site is on the land of Kaurna people and pay our respects to their elders both past and present, for they hold the memories, the culture and the wisdom upon which our nation’s future will be built.

https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

We have also been viewing videos that teach Kaurna greetings and words for Australian animals. Pirlta the Possum, Kurraka, the Magpie and Kuula the Koala teach us some Kaurna language.

As a part of our Reconciliation week activities we read Warnayarra the Rainbow Snake a creature who represents a strong force during a wild storm. In response to the story, the children have drawn, painted and created snakes with clay and craft materials.

During this National Reconciliation Week, (NRW) 2020 with the theme “In This Together, our Educators and the children have been focussing on Togetherness project. The project that depicts our rich national and multicultural diversity of our OSHC service reassures educators & the students that we stand together as a service whether in a crisis or reconciliation. Several children have participated in the project and most of them have painted their handprints or have made individual paintings. Some of our educators have also painted their national colours. 

Last weekend (Sunday 31st May), the Church celebrated Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter season and celebrates the beginning of the Church. After this Feast we change from the Easter Colour of White to Green for Ordinary time.

Sacrament

Sunday Mass - 10:30am

Mass Online with Fr Lancy & Deacon Michael

Every Wednesday - 6:00pm

Beginning with Rosary, followed by Mass, and concluding with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Email: shparish@sjsh.catholic.edu.au for further information

Or access via Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/sacredhearthindmarshparish

Mini Vinnies have a blue Vinnies bin in the downstairs breakout space. They are collecting donations of clean blankets, sleeping bags, beanies, socks etc, that can be delivered to St Vincent de Paul’s to be distributed by Fred’s Van.

Another initiative that they are in the process of planning is to cook meals that can be frozen and also used by Vinnie’s Food distribution.

Over the coming weeks they will be working in groups of around 5-8 in the hall kitchen, supported by Ms D’Aloia and Miss Clark. They are seeking any donations of:

• pumpkins
• potatoes
• zucchini
• garlic
• onion
• dried pasta
• sweet potatoes
• canned or fresh tomatoes
• monetary donations to purchase further ingredients

We greatly appreciate the generosity of our St Joseph’s Community.

As mentioned in the first newsletter this year there is an increasing number of students who have medical conditions, allergies and/or food intolerances. It is therefore requested that cakes, lollies and other foods are not brought in for birthdays and other celebrations. Children who attend the preschool have very ‘healthy eating habits’ and share fruit platters and/or bring in a variety of novelties like stickers or fancy pencils as an alternative.

Since COVID-19 it is important that NO food or items are shared. You may recall the P & F Easter raffle was cancelled following advice from the SA Health due to not having a definitive understanding on how long the virus remains on surfaces.Until further notice students celebrating birthdays or special events are not able to distribute novelties or gift bags.

Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated. Every child matters!

We want to continue maintaining a safe environment for all.

We are ALL in this together.

The Runaway Damper is a story about a swagman who bakes a damper in his camp fire but the cheeky damper runs away with many Australian animals in hot pursuit. Finally, a clever girl catches him and eats him up, he was simply delicious! We made a Damper Man after reading the story on Friday.

- A kindergarten child who is an effective communicator, explores and engages in literacy in personally meaningful ways.

Transitions are periods of change and continuity.

They are a period where children and families must adapt to new circumstances, expectations, people, environments and routines.

This week the children starting school in Term 3 had their first visit to the Reception unit and the Preschool hosted a visit by our new Term 3 children.

Our air investigations continued this week with the creation of individual balloon rockets.

 Air is all around us, and invisible, which makes it an interesting and challenging science concept to pre-school children.

“It had to be blown up, thumb on straw and blow again and then hold it a lot, then it flies around.”  - Nathan L

“I was blowing it really big it flew all the way to the sky. I did a balloon at home too.” - Lucas

“My balloon went down, then it went everywhere up to the sky.”  - Sia

Something appeared in the Reception class and the children came up with some theories.

Freya said it was a cave.

Eli explained that an owl could be sleeping because they hunt for food at night.

Hayden explained that animals that sleep during the day are nocturnal.

As a class they decided that they should record on the iPad to see if anything comes our of the cave at night.

As part of their Science Investigations this term, the year 1/2 students have been exploring 'Earth and Space Scientists'. They have used their research skills to create their in-class play projects. These include:

• Keeping a 'Moon Diary' where they observe the moon each night and record what they see. 
• Creating a 'Space Station' that is always evolving as they add rockets, asteroids, and other space objects to their play project. 
• Building props for their play projects - this week they built a ROCKET!
• Weather Observations - recording the position of the sun throughout the day. 
• Sunset Paintings - adding the shadows, moon and stars to our multilayered backgrounds.

This year’s World Environment Day falls on Friday 5th June 2020 and the theme is 'Time for Nature'.

The children have suggested that we grow plants and also clean up the school grounds. On Friday, we suggest the children bring their own plant pots to OSHC to start growing their very own plants. We will be cleaning the school grounds during the Before and After School Care sessions. We are also making Time for Nature posters. In preparation for the celebration of World Environment Day, we would like to encourage our parents/caregivers to have conversations with the children around reduce recycle and reuse.