Week 1 Term 3 2024
2024
Term 3
Week 1 (Monday 8th July - Sunday 14th July)
| Monday 8th July |
CSP Meeting 5.30pm |
| Wednesday 10th July |
Sacramental Program - St Colman's |
| Thursday 11th July |
High Jump 9:00am |
| Friday 12th July |
AI Day Year 5/6 NAIDOC Day Planning |
Week 2 (Monday 15th July - Sunday 21st July)
|
Wednesday 17th July |
Athletics Carnival Sacramental Program - St Colman's |
|
Thursday 18th July |
St Colman's School Renewal |
|
Friday 19th July |
St Colman's School Renewal |
Week 3 (Monday 22nd July - Sunday 28th July)
| Tuesday 23rd July |
Catholic Education Week Mass Townsville - Selected Students |
| Wednesday 24th July |
Sacramental Program - St Colman's Ready Set Go |
| Friday 26th July |
Founders Day |
We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land the Birri-Gubba Juru people and pay our respects to the elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.
Here we go - another busy term full of lots of learning and events !
School Renewal
On Thursday 18th and 19th of July we will welcome a panel of two principals and an external assessor to our school. For our School Renewal.
Catholic School Renewal is a process that enables school communities to examine the way in which they work together so that they can continue to develop and adapt their practice to better meet the needs of the children they serve.
In turn, the implementation of changes which emanate from such a process of Renewal is formulated by each school community into its School Renewal Strategic Plan and then Annual School Improvement Plans. Ongoing review must be part of the cycle of growth embodied in any such plan.
I thank staff, parents and students who have been involved in the last two terms of work, on reflecting on our processes and future goals. I will share the outcomes near the end of the term.
Athletics Carnival and High Jump Championships
Our annual Athletics carnival will be held on Wednesday 17th July at Home Hill High School. Buses will drop the students at the High School. I ask that any child who is driven to school please be dropped at the high school. We need parents to assist on the day - we would love your help ! We will try and place you with your child’s age group so you will be able to assist and watch your child compete.
THURSDAY 11TH JULY HIGH JUMP (starting at 9:00am)
- 12yrs - 11yrs -10yrs - 9yrs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WEDNESDAY 17TH JULY 8:30AM - 2:30PM
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please drop your child off at Home Hill State High School
|
Approximate Times |
ORDER OF EVENTS |
|
8.30-9.00am |
800m (9-12yrs wishing to compete) Points will be included for Age Champion |
|
9.00-9.30am |
SPRINTS 5YRS - 13YRS (Also sibling race for toddlers) |
|
9.30-10.10am |
ROTATIONS 1 |
|
10.10-10.50 |
ROTATION 2 |
|
10.50-11.20am |
LUNCH |
|
11.20-12.00pm |
ROTATION 3 |
|
12.00-12.40pm |
ROTATION 4 |
|
12.40-12.50pm |
AFTERNOON TEA |
|
12.50-1.20pm |
Sprint Finals |
|
1.20-1.35pm |
Relays |
|
1.35pm |
PRESENTATIONS |
|
ROTATIONS |
BALL GAMES |
LONG JUMP |
SHOT PUT |
200M 7-13YRS NOVELTIES 5-6YRS |
|
9.30am |
Girls and Boys Born 2019 & 2018 (5&6Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2015 & 2014 (9&10Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2017 & 2016 (7&8Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2011 to 2013 (11-13Yrs) |
|
10.10am |
Girls and Boys Born 2011 to 2013 (11-13Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2017 & 2016 (7&8Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2019 & 2018 (5&6Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2015 & 2014 (9&10Yrs) |
|
11.11am |
Girls and Boys Born 2015 & 2014 (9&10Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2019 & 2018 (5&6Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2011 to 2013 (11-13Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2017 & 2016 (7&8Yrs) |
|
11.40am |
Girls and Boys Born 2017 & 2016 (7&8Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2011 to 2013 (11-13Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2015 & 2014 (9&10Yrs) |
Girls and Boys Born 2019 & 2018 (5&6Yrs) |
Teaching and Learning Update
This term we will continue our work with the Phormes program. Phormes is a comprehensive, core literacy skills curriculum covering:
- Phonology through phonics
- Orthography- correct spelling
- Morphology & etymology
- Semantics and vocabulary
Staff completed a Three hour training update after school in Week 9 last term after school. At the end of term testing time teachers were very pleased with the growth in this area for each child.
The program also complements our Minilit and Maclit programs for students who may encounter difficulties in this area and also reading.
This term will also begin with staff starting to focus on the new Australian Curriculum Version 9 in the area of English. We have been working through the new Mathematics curriculum for the last two terms. During this time staff have been investigating and implementing quality assessment plans in the maths area. Teachers have been excited to see ways that they can assess in this area rather than the standard paper and pencil test area.
Digital Technologies will also be a focus this term.
Day of AI
Lesson 1: What is Artificial Intelligence?
Lesson 2: How do Machines Learn?
Lesson 3: How do Machines Create Things?
Lesson 4: Ethics, Misinformation and the Responsible Use of AI
Lesson 5: AI in Different Careers and Industries
Student Challenge: Using AI to Tackle Climate Change and Sustainability
Bike Day
Bike Day is for students in Prep to Year 2. This Day offers students an opportunity to learn about road and bike safety. Students can bring a bike or scooter to school for the day. They are stored safely in the Shed.
If you could please ensure that your child has a safe and working scooter or bike for this event, thank you.
Confirmation and Eucharist
This term we will conclude our Sacramental program. On Saturday 3rd of August or Sunday 5th August students from Ayr and Home Hill will be confirmed and receive the Eucharist for the first time. Bishop Tim will lead the community for the mass. Please keep these students in your prayers.
School Masses Term 3
Wednesday 7th August 9am - Mary Mackillop
Wednesday 28th August - St Gerard Majella (Blessing of Mothers and new babies)
NAIDOC DAY
Parents and friends are very welcome to join Aunty Judy Graham (our First Nations Support Officer) on Friday 12th July at 2.15pm in the staffroom to plan the day.
FOUNDERS DAY 26th July Friday -
Have you given permission in Compass YET ?????
On Friday 26th July 2024 St Colman’s School Prep -Year 6 will participate in Catholic Education Week Founders Day at Burdekin Catholic High School. (BCHS)
St Francis Ayr, St Colman’s Home Hill and Burdekin Catholic High School will take part in these events. It is a chance for each of our schools to share the story of the founders of the religious orders that established each school and take part in activities to celebrate our unique communities.
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
|
Time |
Event |
|
9.15 am |
St Colman’s travel by bus to BCHS |
|
9.30 am |
Founder’s Day Mass |
|
10.45 am |
Sausage Sizzle |
|
11.30 - 1.15 pm |
Rotation sessions begin - 3 rotation activities activities |
|
1.15 pm |
Fruit break |
|
1.45 pm |
Final gathering |
|
2.15 pm |
Depart for St Colman’s |
All students will be transported to and from the event by bus. There is no cost for this event and fruit break and a sausage sizzle will be supplied.
Tuckshop Roster
Week 10 Awards - Term 2
2024 School Term Dates
|
TERM |
DATE |
LENGTH |
|
Term 2 |
Monday 15th April to Friday 21st June |
10 Weeks |
|
Term 3 |
Monday 8th July to Friday 13th September |
10 Weeks |
|
Term 4 |
Monday 30th September to Friday 6th December |
10 Weeks |
