News from Around the School
New Resource area
Our new Library/STEM space! It’s so good to have the full library collection back together again. A great space where Library/STEM lessons and activities are conducted. Once the furniture arrives, it will look even better!
-Rosa Favata, Librarian
2A STEM Challenge
Mrs Fava's class took part in a STEM challenge this week. They had 6 pieces of newspaper, 60cm of tape and 35 minutes to make the tallest, strongest, free standing tower. Congratulations to the winning team!
Fun with the Preps
On their first day back at school the Preps enjoyed a Teddy Bears Picnic and other great activities together.
Student Achievement
Congratulations Paige O (2A) on completing the '5km Run for the Kids'. Paige started training for the annual outdoor event with Mr Menadue and fellow students, when sessions were held at school prior to closure. Unfortunately Run for the Kids event was cancelled, so the family donated their entry fees and Paige instead ran a virtual event with her Dad. A fantastic achievement!
We hope the school will be able to coordinate a team entry once again in 2021.
Can you help?
Please consider supporting the Woronka family
CLICK HERE FOR THE GoFundMe PAGE . Riley and Cooper are Year 1 students here at QoP and their parents are hoping to raise funds for a wheelchair-accessible van they will need in the near future.
Outdoor Play at QoP
Students have been enjoying the glorious sunshine this week!
An interesting article from raisingchildren.net.au:
Outdoor play is good for your child’s physical health, development and self-confidence. It’s great fun too!
Playing outside gives your child the chance to explore the natural environment and have adventures. She can play games, test her physical limits, express herself and build her self-confidence.
Bumps and bruises when playing outside: It’s natural to worry that your child could hurt herself when playing outside. Sometimes your child might be worried about trying something new. This is all a normal part of outdoor play, and these worries shouldn’t keep your child from playing outside.
It’s OK for your child to push the play boundaries outside, where he has room to run faster, climb higher and jump further.
It might mean some tears, a scrape or a fall, but ‘risky play’ helps your child learn from mistakes and bounce back.
Children who have been kept away from these outdoor experiences are more likely to get seriously hurt when they have outdoor experiences.
Wet or wintry weather doesn’t mean you and your child have to stay inside – in fact, it can fire up your child’s imagination and creativity. You could try walking with an umbrella and raincoat, watching leaves float after rain, and jumping into or over puddles in gumboots.
Winter Uniform
Click here for the ORDER FORM.
Orders can be emailed to the new dedicated email address: uniform@qopaltonameadows.catholic.edu.au or left at the school office.
We will contact you to let you know when your order is ready and can be collected from the front office. UNIFORM SHOP IS ONLY OPEN FOR APPOINTMENTS - please phone 9369 2581 to arrange an appointment, next fitting day is Friday 16th June 9-10am.
CLICK HERE to read the Uniform Policy or refer to the 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET: The winter uniform should be worn during Term 2 and 3 however, we strongly suggest to parents that they have their children wear the uniform which is most comfortable for any particular day.
*Winter beanies are available for sale and the preferred option, however if you already another style at home your child is most welcome to wear this instead.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) on School Students with Disability
Information sheets attached for parents:
Translated versions:
School Photo Day
Postponed to Tuesday 20 October. The office has securely stored all previously received orders.
Keep an eye on our facebook page
Mrs Belinda Palamara - Family Engagement Leader, regularly posts photos of school happenings to share with our families and the community. There are also links for informative and thought-provoking articles for you to read.
Do you have a child starting Preps in 2021?
Enrolment applications were due 24 April. Any queries, please contact the school office by phone 9369 2581 or email.