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From the Assistant Principal's Desk

Fenna Di Maggio | Assistant Principal

PUBLIC SPEAKING SEMI FINALS

Congratulations to Samuel and Amelia D for representing St Aidan’s at the Semi-Finals Public Speaking Competition that took place yesterday, Thursday 5 June at OLR Kensington. They both spoke with great enthusiasm and conviction.

 

AMADEUS CONCERT

The students look forward to showcasing their talents and showing the progress they have made so far this year at the St Aidan’s Amadeus Concert which will be held on Friday 20 June at 2:15pm. 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Francesca in Year 5 who has been selected to play the baritone and be part of Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Artist Evolution Ensemble. It is a weekly rehearsing ensemble where SCS’s most hardworking and talented players get the opportunity to practice and perform in a high-class ensemble. She is to be commended on her persistence and determination in learning how to play the baritone.

 

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

National Reconciliation Week was celebrated from May 27 to June 3 and it is a time for all Australians to reflect, learn, and work together towards a future where everyone is respected and valued. This week helps us understand the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as providing a chance to celebrate our diverse cultures through art, storytelling, and meaningful conversations. Our students participated in meaning learning experiences to highlight the importance of National Reconcilitation Week.

 

YEAR 6 PARLIAMENT HOUSE EXCURSION 

On Monday 2 June, Year 6 students visited the Legislative Assembly and Council houses at NSW Parliament House. They had the opportunity to explore and participate in the process of passing a bill into a law. They even had a special visit from Attorney General, Michael Daley.

 

YEAR 6 EXCURSION - KOKODA WALKWAY

On Tuesday 27 May, we went to the Kokoda Memorial Trail. The actual trail is in Papua New Guinea. We were told about the different and important locations where battles were fought, and other places that were important for medical facilities and supplies. 

 

These are some facts that we learned on our excursion: 

  • The Kokoda Campaign was fought during WWII and was a battle between Australia and Japan.

  • The native Papua New Guinean inhabitants, known as the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels (who were called that because of their hair), carried the injured to where they could get help. 

  • The Kokoda Campaign was a huge turning point between the Allies and the Axis powers in the Second World War. 

I really enjoyed this experience because it taught us facts about Australia and the role we played in World War II. Our class was split into two separate groups, and my group's tour guide's name was Bob. He had four medals, including one for 25 years of service. This excursion was very fun and educational for our whole class.

 

By Layla

 

YEAR 5 & YEAR 6 SOUTHS CARE WORKSHOP

On Monday 26 May, Year 5 and Year 6 participated in some fun skills and drills activities that helped them develop their knowledge of how to play Rugby League. Thank you to the Souths Cares team for providing this opportunity for our students.

 

ICAS ASSESSMENTS - TERM 3

Students in Years 2-6 have the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their talents in the world-renowned ICAS competition this year.

 

What is ICAS?  

ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies. To learn more about this year’s exciting ICAS competition, visit:  icasassessments.com/products-icas/

 

How to participate in ICAS  

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please follow the instructions below to order and pay for your child’s ICAS tests online.

  1. To enter your child, visit https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps
  2. Enter the school’s unique access code: EXN492
  3. Add your child’s details.
  4. Choose the assessments you wish for your child to participate in and make a direct payment. 
  5. You will receive a confirmation email.
  6. All assessments will be conducted online, at school. You will be notified of the dates that the ICAS assessments will be completed and when the results are ready.

Warm regards,

Fenna Di Maggio