Learning and Teaching
Walking in someone else’s shoes:
Walking in someone else's shoes helps students to practice empathy and is a transformative act that can profoundly reshape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
This metaphorical journey invited LS2 seniors to step beyond their personal experiences and genuinely connect with others' perspectives, fostering individual growth and deeper human connections. Students wrote letters and journal entries from the perspectives of First Nations Peoples, explorers, convicts, and free settlers. Students then drew pictures, imagining what the convicts saw from the deck or how Aboriginal observers perceived strange ships approaching. This further complemented their written work by blending emotional and visual literacy.
Exploring the concept of walking in someone else’s shoes through both an Indigenous Australian and a First Fleet lens revealed to the students the deeply contrasting experiences of all individuals involved in this difficult, yet defining part of Australia’s past. It challenged us all to look beyond ourselves and to look to a future that embraces diverse perspectives and builds a more understanding and compassionate world.
LS2 Senior Teachers- Melody, Amy, Claire, Grace and Rita
SENIOR SPORTS
GRADE 3/4 SPORT
The students consistently exhibit outstanding listening abilities and a high level of motivation throughout their sports rotations. Their enthusiasm has had a beneficial effect on both their fellow students and us as coaches.
WEEK 9 – SESSION 4
Going over all the previous weeks, safety, tight corners, pedestrians, give way, and stop signs.
Reviewing the previous week safety such as navigating tight corners, the presence of pedestrians, and approaching stop signs have been addressed.
Communication with each other and the teacher.
- Riding in pairs, and single file
This session will incorporate an enjoyable component through the inclusion of games, while also placing significant emphasis on the knowledge and skills the students have acquired thus far. It is anticipated that this approach will foster confidence in the students as riders and enhance their overall enjoyment of the session.
Lulli Barbakos
Physical Education Teacher
Senior Sports Coordinator
lbarbakos@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
Congratulations Ricky
A big congratulations to Rithvik on receiving the Super Speak Achievement Award.
This award is presented to students who have completed 2.5 years of Public Speaking & Communication Skills training at Super Speak (equivalent to 100 hours) and presented 15 formal solo speeches.
Well done Ricky!
Student Wellbeing and Performing Arts in the Seniors
During our past two sessions students have explored how they can combine trust and courage when they need to seek help. We also identified how we can use the ‘No, Go, Tell’ model when needing help.
The ‘No’ is asking the person or people making them feel unsafe to stop, we discussed that we can use a firm tone to express this and explained that there are different ways people can tell us they feel this way (e.g- don’t, enough, stop it). The ‘Go’ is where we can walk away from the situation, if possible, and move to a safer place or get offline. The ‘Tell’ is where we let someone know what has happened or ask for help, we discussed that this is where we find a trusted adult.
The students then worked in groups to explore different scenarios and act out how the people involved could use the ‘No, Go, Tell’ model. Upon reflection of learning this model the students expressed why they believe this is important to them:
“So that if something ever happens it can be at the top of your head” – Sam
“It is important to know because if you don’t like what somebody is doing you have to tell them” – Phebian
“So that if someone is bothering you, you can be brave and speak up for yourself” – Olivia
“So that we know what to do when a bad situation is happening” – Maddison
“It’s good to learn when you are young so that when you grow older you can still use this when you need to” – Hannah
We used actions to help us remember the three steps of the model: NO, GO, TELL.
In our final session together upon completion of our set learning experience students were given the choice to engage in a group task or an independent task. One of the options was a guided meditation.
Shared below is one of our Year 6 students own guided meditation that they have created titled “The Butterfly”.
The Butterfly – by Shiv
Imagine you are lying down in a forest full of colourful flowers. You wake up and notice a butterfly on your nose. Don’t move or it, your one and only friend, you won’t see anymore. Make a slow breath in and out and imagine you are flying with them over the valleys, mountains and grassland. You are free to fly. You walk slowly through that glowing forest with a gentle light through your tummy. You are calm, strong and can handle all the feelings in your mind. You are like a butterfly, small and strong and in every place you will right what is wrong. Take a deep breath and open your eyes you will remember where your butterfly lies.
Rachel Lenko
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
COME & PLAY AFL FREE AFTERSCHOOL GIRLS CLINIC
Once again, a big thank you to Tyler who offered our girls this opportunity!! It was great to see the girls participate in this clinic and learn lots of new skills as well as having fun!
Thanks to Tyler and AFL.
LYNDHURST JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Parents if your child is interested in playing AFL please see the flyer below for more information about opportunities for your child to participate locally in AFL.
The girls that joined in the Come & Play free AFL session with Tyler might be interested in continuing to develop their skills.
JUNIOR PROGRAMS
GYMNASTICS CLINICS
Junior students had a great time with Luke on Monday. I heard a number of our staff comment on how the students had a great time and that Luke was very engaging. The Juniors learnt a number of skills for when they begin to use equipment next Monday.
Details for the remainder of the clinics are:
Monday December 8th
Friday December 12th
Monday December 15th
Parents please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform on the above dates. For your child’s safety please note that students are not to wear any jewellery which includes watches, necklaces, bracelets etc. Only stud earrings are to be worn and hair longer than shoulder length will need to be tied up. Students will be participating barefooted and staff will organise this.
SENIOR PROGRAMS
LS3 SENIORS WATER SAFETY LESSON
We have been able to rebook the Water Safety Lesson for LS3 Seniors. It will take place next Tuesday December 9th 12.15-1.00. Parents are most welcome to go and watch but a reminder that photos or videos are not to be taken.
Students will need to wear their bathers under their school/sports uniform and bring a swimming bag with their towel, undergarments and thongs.
We would like to thank Helen, who is the Schools Program Coordinator at Casey Race, for finding time to fit us in and to Ventura for providing our bus free of charge.
Parents if you have not yet given permission on Nforma please do so as soon as possible and ensure your child’s information is up to date.
Any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Giuliana
Extra-Curricular Coordinator
gfaiola@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
