31 July 2019
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From the Principal
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Swimming Lessons
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Car Parking
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Devonport School Basketball Tournament
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Updated Students Medical Information
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Learning Treasures
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Class Captains Term Three
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Grade 5/6 Winter Sports
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Book Week and Fair 2019
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School Fun Run
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Grade Two PLaCE
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Outdoor Play and Learning
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Aiming High Awards
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Hockey Report - Under 12's
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Pastoral Care and Wellbeing
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CH Arts
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Circular Head Science Gig
From the Principal
Gospel Reading Sunday 4th August
A person's life does not consist of possessions.
Family Connection
Family life helps us learn about the values of solidarity and the common good. As a family, we strive to respect the rights of each family member and make decisions that promote the common good of the family. Talk about what it would be like if the family ordered a pizza and then divided it unevenly, with some members getting as many pieces as they wanted while others got only a half slice. Talk about how you work to make sure that everyone in the family has his or her fair share.
Talk about how your family is also a member of the human family, called to share the goods of creation fairly and justly. Explain that in this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus challenges us to remember that the goods of the world are intended to be shared by all. Read aloud Luke 12:13-21. Talk about the parable of the rich fool and ask family members to describe what they think he did wrong. Emphasise that although the man in the story doesn't seem bad, Jesus points out that this man's flaw was that he was thinking only about himself and his own comfort and security. Emphasise that when we fail to think about the needs of others, we call that a sin of omission.
Remind your children that each time we go to Mass, we ask forgiveness for what we have done and for what we have failed to do. We call this prayer the Confiteor. End this time together by praying the Confiteor (“I confess to almighty God…”).
Confiteor
I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael, the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to all the Saints and to you, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly, in thought, word and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beseech the blessed Mary, ever Virgin, blessed Micahel the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Saints, and you, Father, to pray to the Lord our God for me.
Last Wednesday, 24th July, in HPE our students had their first swimming lesson. This will continue for the remainder of the term every Wednesday. Students are reminded to bring a towel, their bathers and goggles (goggles are optional) each Wednesday. Parents are welcome to come along and spectate at no cost. Please remember that Prep, Grade 1 and Grade 2 parents will need to carry their WWVP card with them if they are entering the changerooms to assist their child, as per the letter home.
Swim caps are available to purchase from the school office for $5. We have noticed that girls, especially girls with long hair, have wet hair for the remainder of the school day and may benefit from a swim cap for this reason.
We ask families to please adhere to the following safety points:
- the "Drop Off" zone is not to be parked in please. Student drop off only;
- please do not park in an area that is not marked by white lines;
- please do not park in the staff car parking area;
- the Church carpark can be utilised for overflow car parking.
Thank you to those families that have returned an expression of interest form for the upcoming school basketball tournament to be held in Devonport on 24/25 August.
We currently have enough players to field a team in the 5/6 Girls. This team will be coached by Sarah Jaeger. We are one player short for a 5/6 Boys team and three players short for a 3/4 Boys team. If your child would like to play and hasn't returned a form, please contact Melissa at the office ASAP as team registrations close Thursday, 1 August.
If your child has had any change in medical information since the school was last notified, it would be appreciated if these details could be updated. If your child has any medication kept as school that could expire or be running low please also consider replenishing these items. Please see the front office to update any information.
Learning Treasures, our Birth to 5 years program, has recommenced for Term Three. Sessions are held each Monday morning from 9:00am-10:30am in our Kindergarten classroom, engaging children and their families in a vast array of experiences promoting curiosity, creativity and discovery. These sessions are a fantastic way to become a part of our St Peter Chanel community, and for pre-Kinder aged children to become familiar with the classroom environment. Be sure to keep your eye on our school Facebook page to see what topic our next session will be on, and to also see the fun that we have!
Congratulations to the following students who have been elected as class captains for Term Three:
Prep: River Bryan & Indiannah Shortland
Grade 1: Jordana Pay & Jaiden Spinks
Grade 2: Peppa Bishop & Harvey Vander Laan
Grade 3: Lewis Sheehan & Charli Moodie
Grade 4: Luca Smith & Sienna Von Stieglitz
Grade 5: Freya Jones & Alexis Donovan
Last Friday, 26th July, our grade five and six students participated in the first session of the Circular Head State Schools Winter Sports Program. The sports that are available for students to participate in are Football, Hockey, Netball, Tennis and Taekwondo. This is the first session of three, with the other two taking place on Friday, 9th August and Friday, 16th August.
Book Week is fast approaching and will be happening from the 17th-23rd of August. This year’s theme is ‘Reading is my Secret Power’. Our annual Book Week Parade, will be happening at 9am on Thursday the 22nd of August in the Hall. We will also have our Book Fair set up in the library during Book Week with more details to follow closer to the date.
Well done to everyone for your fundraising efforts for our school fun run. We raised $2778.82 which is fantastic! Prizes were given out to students last week. Congratulations to Sophia Hardy for being the highest fundraiser for the school and Prep for being the highest fundraising class!
This Friday, Grade Two students will be heading out on PLaCE. A reminder that these students will need to be in Sports Uniform, have sturdy footwear and a waterproof jacket for the day. Also a well packed lunch box and water as per the letter home.
Since 2014, Catholic Education Tasmania has supported schools in offering children creative play and learning within our school outdoor spaces through our Outdoor Play and Learning Policy.
It is timely to restate some purposes of this policy, being to:
- Support learning and creative play with reasonable levels of risk-taking
- Offer age appropriate activities and items to encourage development of gross motor, collaboration and risk assessment skill
- Enable children to extend their capabilities
Examples of loose parts items students use: Logs, sticks, milk crates, rocks, tyres, mud play, cable reels, pallets, etc. If your child(ren) is participating you may wish to discuss how they are finding this. You are welcome to contact your Principal with feedback, or queries.
Congratulations to the following students who received Aiming High awards last week.
Kinder - Ethan Braid & Jake Moore
Prep - Sophia Hardy & Charlie Ollington
Grade 1 - Jackson Hodgetts & Ellie Heald
Grade 2 - Jhedda Lobegeiger & Harvey Vander Laan
Grade 3 - Logan Poke & Jhett Quarrell
Grade 4 - Tayarna Gray & Telina Miles
Grade 5/6 - Austin Howard & Taya Radford
Grade 6 - Makayla Buckby & Samuel Heald
5th July 2019 - SPC Yellow - Best player went to Lydia Shortland for her strong defence work & support to her teammates.
SPC Blue - Best player went to Owen Lockett who held his stick correctly, stayed focused and called loudly for the ball.
26th July 2019 - SPC Yellow - Best players were Hunter Dwyer, Findlay McIntosh & Grayson Ollington for their consistent hard work on the field with a positive attitude & not giving up. A great hard fought game by all players.
SPC Blue best player was Logan Poke who showed great stick control, gave his all and tried a position he has not played before with great enthusiasm and confidence.
With only one more roster game this week, it’s exciting to announce that either SPC Blue or Yellow are guaranteed a spot in the grand final at 5:45pm on the 9th August. Well done to both teams and good luck on Friday.
SENSORY PROCESSING
What is it?
Some kids can have trouble handling the information their senses take in—things like sound, touch, taste, sight, and smell. Kids with sensory processing issues experience too much or too little stimulation through these senses. These problems can be tough on kids, and get in the way of them functioning effectively, learning, and making friends.
What are the signs?
Sensory processing problems tend to come in two types, under and over-sensitivity, although it’s common for one child to experience both kinds.
Hypersensitive kids are extremely reactive to sensory stimulation, and can find it overwhelming.
Hyposensitive kids are under-sensitive, which makes them want to seek out more sensory stimulation.
To help recognise sensory difficulties that may be the underlying cause of a problem here is a list of 11 common signs:
- Extra sensitive to touch – they don’t like to be touched or can’t be touched enough.
- Sensitivity to sounds – they may cover their ears when the same noises don’t bother others.
- Picky eaters – they will only eat a limited range of foods and those they are familiar with.
- Movement – unusual body posture, seek constant movement or have difficulty with movement.
- Hyperactivity – they can’t sit still during the day or get to sleep at night, or calm themselves down.
- Fear of crowds – crowded areas bothers them to the point of frequent public meltdowns.
- Poor fine or gross motor skills – they have difficulty with handwriting or kicking a ball.
- Excessive risk taking – they may be unaware of touch or pain or heights or danger.
- Avoidance of sensory stimulation – they won’t put their hands in anything messy such as glue, clay or mud. They only wear certain clothes.
- Trouble with balance – they may be accident-prone or fall more often than others and have a preference for sedentary activities.
- Easily distracted – particularly by noise, movement, and touch.
For more information on sensory processing difficulties and checklists to complete to understand your child’s sensory profile please contact Donna Porteus - Chaplain.