Fairview

  Ms Kerrie Neophytou

Fairview Easter Prayer

Dear Jesus

Be with us this day as we gather to bring Your Easter blessing upon Fairview.

Bless each one of us as we enter Holy Week, as this brings us Your everlasting love.

Bless our friendships as we become a family of friends, and we always remember your commitment to us all.

Bless our learning as we learn more of Your sacrifice, for us all.

Bless our family as we share Your life and the Resurrection.

Bless each person who enters our school that they may share in the joy and happiness that comes from You at Easter.

We ask this, through You Jesus. In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Happy Easter

As we near Holy Week, may the love of our Lord bring you all peace and many blessings. Wishing you all a Happy Easter and safe holiday!

A Conversation with Year 1 Students

S: Student    Ms N: Ms Neophytou

S1: We went to Yarrabee (Yesterday World), it was great! Lots of squealing and excitement.

S2: They didn’t have any Wi-Fi

S3: They didn’t have any iPads, they had nothing in the olden days

S1: They wrote on blackboards

S3: Ms Neophytou did you have Wi-Fi when you were little?

Ms N: No I didn’t

A surprised look and silence amongst the students

S2: An iPad?

Ms N: No iPad

S1: What did you do?

Ms N: I played with my brothers.

S2: I play with my brother, we play Minecraft together.

Ms N: Do you play together every day?

S2: No

Silence again…

S3: Were you bored when you were little in the olden days?

Ms N: When I was a little girl it wasn’t the olden days. But I was never bored, we always had something fun to do.

S1: What was your favourite game?

Ms N: I loved playing board games with my brother, I’d make crafts with my mum, make mobiles with my dad, once we made a wind chime with seashells. We would ride our bikes, play football and cricket.  Lots of playing together. We were never bored.

S3: I get bored

S2: So do I, on Saturdays and Sundays, but then I play on the iPad

S4: Me too

Ms N: What did you like about the excursion? What games were fun?

S3: Sack race, playing with the hoops

S2: Lots of things to do outside, but we got a bit dusty and dirty.

Ms N: That’s OK, it is important to run and play outside

S3: Will you bring in one of the games you played when you were little?

Ms N: Of course, I will bring in my ”Jacks”.

Another surprised look!

During this conversation, I had to remind myself that I was not educated in the 19th century, but the 20th century and the needs of all children whichever era they are born, are the same, the need to play and be active. A great deal of change has occurred in our world, the need to be tech savvy, to update our skill base and to stay in tune with what comes up next, is essential. Please ensure all gadget time is supervised, however children playing outdoors in our backyard is free-range!

Harmony, Love and Peace

“If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life; it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge and the joy of growth.” Mitsugi Saotome

Our focus on the Fruit of Spirit this term has had a strong impact on how we relate with each other. Many conversations and modelling on how we integrate to be part of a community has occurred. The children have shared their joy and love with each other; focusing on harmony and happy relationships!

Chapel and Assembly

It is wonderful to see many parents and grandparents attending our weekly Assembly and Chapel services. This is an integral part of the College’s Christian program. The attendance at our Easter service was also very pleasing and we are grateful for our community support and engagement in Fairview.