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Year One – Guest Visitor
Life in the Past for our Indigenous Culture
We were very lucky to have Greg Nannup visit the Year One classes last Thursday. He came to share with us some information about what life was like in the past for our Indigenous Culture. We learnt many interesting things especially about the significance of the land and all plants and animals we have in the Australian bush.
Greg started our visit by explaining that the Aboriginal people speak lots of different languages in WA and that the Swan River is very significant.
Greg then took us into our bush area to show us some of the amazing plants we have so close to school!
Mrs Cogger has taught us to be responsible for our bush environment by washing our shoes before and after entering the bush to prevent to the spread of Dieback.
Preventing the spread of Dieback.
Greg was an amazing story teller. These are some of the things we learnt from his visit.
- The Aboriginal people looked after the land and took only what they needed. After they had used the resources they would burn the land to enable new resources to grow.
- Be careful of anything red in the bush – this usually means danger.
- Plants like Wattle and Banksia provide a food source – the Aboriginal Elders would bang the Banksia seed to release its natural sugar.
- The Grass Tree has many uses! You can use the dry fronts to build a fire, the white pulp deep inside the tree tastes like coconut and the yellow pulp can be used for medicine.
- If you are stuck in the bush look for trees and valleys – this will provide you with a water source.
- The colour of an Emu egg is green and is warmed by the sun. One Emu egg could be used to make fettuccine carbonara for 20 people!
- The Aboriginal people follow 6 seasons and these seasons reflect the environment.
- There are two types of boomerangs – one that is designed to come straight back and the other only travels in a straight line.
We got to touch real Kangaroo fur!
Greg showed us two different types of Kangaroo fur. The Red Kangaroo has very soft fur while the Greg Kangaroo has longer fur.
Miss Foong modelled a bag made from Kangaroo fur.
We got to hold a real Emu egg that had been hollowed out. We had to be very careful!
We had a look at the tool used for starting fires.
We enjoyed our time with Greg and have learnt lots of new and interesting things about the Australian bush and how important it is to the Indigenous Culture.
Reading and Writing Rocks!
In Year 1G we read and write every day.
We love reading our Sight Word Wall.
This is where we can find lots of different words that we can use in our writing.
We like choosing different words and writing them in stories and sentences. We also like adding in describing words to make our sentences more interesting.
Each week we focus on different sounds. We love going for Sound Word Hunts around the classroom. We look for different words with the same sounds. There are so many to find!
We have learnt that it is important for us to read our writing back to ourselves because it helps us with editing. When we read our writing we are checking for lots of things like full stops, capital letters, sight words and how we using our sounds to spell words.
There is so much to think about but it is also really fun!
We are learning more each day and becoming very confident writers.
Here are some editing games that we play in class. Come and have a go!
A Full stop Game
http://www.roythezebra.com/reading-games-full-stops.html
A Capital Letter Game
http://www.roythezebra.com/reading-games-capital-letters.html
Kindy Blue 29th June
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
In RE we shared stories and books to learn about the Water Cycle.
We are amazed by God’s awesome design for providing water in our world, through rain, streams, waterfalls, rivers and the oceans and the power of the sun creating clouds for more rain!
Water is so important to people in every day life, for drinking, bathing, cooking, recreation, growing our food, caring for animal life and just having splishy, splashy fun!
We enjoyed using our bathing centre to give our baby dolls baths to keep them clean, healthy and happy!
Our usual play dough table was taken over by ooey, gooey blue Ooblick, such slippery, drippy fun!
We made it by mixing blue water with cornflour, stirring it with our hands.
When you try to grab it with your hands it feels hard and then it suddenly goes all soft and melts through your fingers like water!
Water is important in our Church family too, in the Sacrament of Baptism.
We made a small “Church” in our dramatic play area where we could role play Baptising our baby doll, using a font and jug, oil, special candle, white clothes and a special prayer.
We also visited our St Emilie’s church and saw the statue of St Emilie at the front of the church, showing her caring for children as she did in her life.
We blessed ourselves with Holy water as we went inside and sat on the pews to say prayers of thanks to God for being part of His family.
We saw the Baptismal font and special candle used to Baptise people joining God’s church family at St Emilies.
SCIENCE
Our Science Investigations continued as we explored and learned about shadows.
We went on a shadow hunt around the school and used an over head projector to create shadows on a white board.
We discussed our findings about shadows and decided from our experiences that they are formed when the light from the sun, or another source, is blocked by an object and the shadow is created in the shape of that object.
We also modelled day and night using a globe and the over head projector. We found that as the Earth turns the sun shines on one side to create day time and when it turns away from the sun it turns into the shadow created by the earth itself to become night time.
Our investigation this term began with the question “Is The Grass Still green At Night?”.
We set up a special tent in the classroom which is designed to block out light. We also placed a big piece of green, fake grass in the base of the tent. We had a variety of torches that we could use inside the tent.
We had to try to answer the question about the colour of the grass as we played inside the tent.
Our class discussions revealed that the grass is black at night! You need a light source, such as a torch, to see the green colour of the grass!
PYJAMA DAY AT KINDY
What a funny thing to do- wearing Pyjamas to school and eating breakfast with all our friends and teachers!
There were so many great designs, patterns and colours in all 29 different sets of PJ’s worn to Kindy that day!
We enjoyed yummy cereals and Milo drinks, a story about “The Cat’s Pyjamas” and a song about “Wash Your Face With Orange Juice”!
So much fun!
Our Teddies had a great time when we lined them all up from tallest to shortest!
Thanks to our families for helping us get dressed up in our cozy PJ’s!
We have had a very busy term, enjoying the company of our friends, trying out new things to learn and now we need a rest and time to stay in our PJ’s a little longer in the mornings!
Enjoy family time together over the holidays and we’ll see you all bright eyed and bushy tailed in Term Three!
Superhero Disco Information
Dear Families,
Please find below some info that we hope will assist us with the smooth running of the School Disco tomorrow night and will assist you in planning your time and family 🙂
There will be staff, designated parent helpers and nominated Yr 6 students assisting with supervision. While we understand that some parents may be a little reluctant to leave their child (particularly Kindy & PP parents), this is a great way for children to experience something new, in a safe space with familiar staff faces – a terrific opportunity to build resiliency!
Please read the info below carefully as it will hopefully clarify any questions you may have. Please phone the Office if you need any further clarification.
TICKETS
- Snacks will be on sale at the hall from 4pm – 4.40pm ( K-2 Junior disco) and 5.30pm – 6.10pm ( Yr 3 – Yr 6) – tickets are $5.00.
WHAT TO WEAR
- Please do not get overly worried about the ‘dress-up’ part of the disco… the ‘Superhero’ theme leaves a lot of room for the imagination and you should not need to go out and buy anything. We have spoken to the children that it is important to keep it simple and if you can’t manage a costume just come as you are 🙂
- It is important that children wear practical shoes–no high heels.
SNACKS
- The Novelty stall will be open 4pm – 7pm
- Snack Stall will be open 5.15pm – 6.30pm ( allows parents to purchase before children come out of K-2 disco)
- Snacks and novelties will be on sale in the hall meeting room.
- Make sure that children have a little wallet or purse in which they can keep money safe.
- No food or drinks can be taken into the hall – these are to be consumed when purchased or on the way home.
COFFEE VAN 4-6pm
- A Coffee Van has been organised for parents to purchase their favourite hot drink!
- The P&F receive a donation from the company so thank you for supporting them!
KINDY -YEAR 2 DISCO
4.30pm – 5.30pm
- Please understand that with eight classes discoing and playing games in the hall, it doesn’t leave any room for parents in there too.
- If you wish to stay and wait, you are welcome to buy a coffee, rug up and sit outside with a friend until 5.30pm. Any siblings younger than Kindy age are to be strictly supervised by their parents at all times.
- In the hall, children will be fully supervised by staff and P&F helpers.
- Children will not be allowed to leave the hall until they are collected by their parent promptly at 5.30pm.
- Children will be seated in year levels in the hall ready for you to collect them.
- After children from Year K-2 have been collected, they will not be permitted to re-enter the hall.
YEAR 3-YEAR 6 DISCO
6.00pm – 7.30pm
- As no food or drink are permitted in the hall, Years 3-6 children are encouraged to bring their own water bottle for during the disco ( other drinks are available for purchase before the disco however they must be consumed before entering the hall). Please make sure that these bottles have a name on them!
- Students can purchase snacks/drink from 5.15pm however they must remain under the supervision of their parent until 6.00pm when the disco commences.
- Children from Yrs 3-6 are to be dropped to the hall door.
- Parents are to collect their child from the hall promptly at 7.30pm. Children will be seated in year levels ready for you to collect them.
- (Please be mindful that staff and P&F helpers will all be needing to pack up and head home as soon after this as possible so everybody’s full cooperation is needed!)
- Please note: While we recommend that parents do not stay at the disco, those who plan on staying are reminded that they are to stay outside the hall during disco. This helps us to maintain supervision more easily; it gives your child some ‘safe’ freedom and promotes independence; it gives children more confidence to ‘have a go’ and get involved in the dancing and games without parents ‘watching on,’ and finally, our hall is not big enough to be filled with lots of parents and lots of children all at the same time. Your full cooperation is expected and appreciated, thank you!
Let’s remember that nothing in our school happens by magic. Every opportunity that your child is offered is the result of a lot of careful planning and the hard work, generosity of time, cooperation and goodwill of many staff and parents.
The way that you can show appreciation on a night such as this is by – following the rules; helping out where you can and by encouraging your children to be thankful and positive. Your modelling goes a long way to achieving this, thank you!
EXPECTATIONS
All children are expected to:.
- Know the boundaries – where they are allowed to be and where they are not to be.
- Understand that a disco is about joining in and making the night fun for everyone – this takes care and consideration.
- Bring and use their best manners, to put rubbish into the bins provided and to thank the staff and parents that are helping at the disco before they leave.
- Make sure that they are wearing sensible clothing (high heels are not practical or safe; and children need to be mindful of dressing modestly and age appropriately; please label clothing that might be taken off during the evening).
- Seek help from staff or one of the designated parent helpers if they need any help.
All parents are expected to:
- Read the notes above and following them carefully.
- Be considerate of those who may be attending Friday night Mass i.e. if staying to have a coffee, they will need to sit away from the church side of the building
- Supervise siblings
- Turn up on time
- Encourage children to thank parents and staff for the disco
- Be considerate in the parking area
- understand that only the designated parent helpers (and Yr 6 student helpers) who have been given permission prior to the disco are to be in the hall during the discos.
- Older high school siblings are not to come to the disco, thank you.
Examples of Glitter & Air Brush Tattoos
Interschool Cross Country 2016 – Information
Interschool Cross Country Information:
WHERE: Tomato Lake, Kewdale (Oats St)
BUS: Bus will depart school at 9:00am – please be on time!
TIME: First race will begin approximately 10:00am. We begin with the year Fours. Other races on the program do not have a scheduled start time. We hope to be arriving back at school for the Lunch break.
WHAT TO BRING: Students need to wear their St Emilies sport shirt (with the yellow stripe). Water and a healthy snack is also recommended.
First Holy Communion Masses Register and Parent & Child Workshop Information
Dear Parents
The sign-up sheets for the First Eucharist masses will be available in the church foyer from Saturday 25 June 2016. The masses are due to be held on the following dates and the number of candidates at each mass will be limited to 14. If you have particular dates, times that are best for your family, I suggest you go to the church before 6.30pm mass on Saturday to ensure you have the date you require.
Saturday, August 13 at 6.30pm Mass Sunday, August 14 at 9.00am Mass
Saturday, August 20 at 6.30pm Mass Sunday, August 21 9.00am Mass
Saturday, August 27 at 6.30pm Mass Sunday, August 28 at 9.00am Mass
Saturday, September 3 at 6.30pm Mass (if required)
Prior to the actual First Holy Communion Masses, the next step in the preparation process is the Parent & Child First Holy Communion Workshop and it is very important that your child attend with either both or at least one parent. The dates are as follows:
- Tuesday 26 July at 5.15pm
- Wednesday 27 July at 5pm
The workshops will take place in the School Hall, and this year there is no need for prior registration of which session you will attend. Just choose the session you will attend, and register that you are present when you arrive.
Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kindest regards,
Stuart Munro
P&F TRIVIA MUSIC NIGHT – it’s on TONIGHT!
Dear Families attending the Trivia Night evening,
Firstly THANK YOU for supporting the hard working P&F!
Secondly, you are reminded to bring some CASH for games and raffles as well as COINS!
Thirdly, EFTPOS is available tonight!
Lastly, please be reminded that the night kicks off at 7.00pm and children can be dropped off from 6.30pm to the Science Multipurpose area.
We hope you all have a super evening everyone!
PS: There is also a fabulous PIZZA OVEN worth over $600 up for grabs … (please note there will be a reserve price) so look out for this tonight!
Dear Families,
The P&F Trivia Night will be a great night and there are LOADS of incredible prizes ranging from an iPad door prize to digital cameras, number of $100.00 dinner and lunch vouchers, a professional knife set, digital alarm clock, wine glasses, hydration packs and lots more!
Please get behind your hardworking P&F team and have some fun with your friends at the same time! You can organise your table of 8 by phoning the Office on 92569696; (or let us know if you need some couples to join you and we will advertise the space for you!)
We are ideally looking for 6-8 more tables to round off the night, so please spread the word and invite your friends and family, to what is sure to be a really fun night!
Some yummy food platters can be ordered and babysitting is available too (teachers generously making themselves available!) – see the order forms below!
Please note that it is not a BYO function. We will have champers, white wine, red wine and beer on sale on the night along with some softies and water.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Year Three Purposeful Practice Grid – Week Nine
HELP! HELP! HELP! Volunteers needed next Sat 2nd July
HELP! HELP! HELP!
Dear Parents,
As you know, the Federal Election is to be held on Saturday the 2nd of July.
St Emilie’s School Hall is being used as a voting venue and the P&F would like to run a Sausage Sizzle and cake stall to take advantage of the crowd of people that will be there to vote.
To be able to raise some money from people outside our community is such a great opportunity, but of course we NEED YOUR HELP to get this going.
We are therefore currently seeking 20 parent volunteers who would be happy to come along and help us on a roster to either cook snags, sell a sausage sizzle or a cake and a cuppa. Essentially you would be placed on a 2 hour timeslot between 7.30am and 3.30pm.
We are also needing some families to bake some home made cupcakes or slices or bickies to sell on the day.
If you can help us please email Alison our P&F President as soon as you can at:
If we cannot get enough volunteers BY MONDAY 27th JUNE, we will have to let this opportunity slip past us.
