Junior School News
Public Speaking Competition
Public Speaking was introduced in Term 3 as a whole school program from K-6 to target speaking and listening skills in literacy. The students were given explicit guidance in writing speeches using the 5 Ps - Preparation, Pace, Posture, Projection and Performance. With mentoring from the students in the senior school, every student planned, wrote and performed their speeches to their class peers.
Finally, judged by senior school students, one student from each class was selected to perform at the inaugural Public Speaking showcase in Br Luke Hall.
Our gratitude is extended to David DeVecchis whose vision of the whole school program was born from a Max Potential project. David worked with the staff and students to help develop the program, resources, signs and awards.
This is the beginning of a new annual tradition in the Junior School. This program will help build great oratory skills that are essential in life as well as confidence and self esteem.
We look forward to continued development of public speaking skills next year.
Diana Ivancic
From the Finance Office
A friendly reminder that school fees are to be finalised by the 30/11/19. If any families are having difficulties with payment of their
school fees, families are encouraged to contact Deanna Pirovano on 0246 294 112 or Brian Schick on 02 46 294 226. The last day for the Finance Office is 20th December 2019.
OOSH Zone
A reminder to Junior School parents who are wishing to enrol their child/ren into Before and/or After School Care at OOSH Zone for 2020. Please refer to the letter via this link for further information and a link to the enrolment form.
Enrolment Forms due before Friday 13 December 2019
Cherie Milgate, Director OOSH Zone Australia
REMINDER: First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion – St Mary MacKillop Parish Oran Park
Just a reminder that the parent information session at St Mary MacKillop Parish (Oran Park) for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion 2020 is not far away, and will be held on Wednesday 13th November 2019. Copies of the parish's 2020 sacramental process for 1st Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation can be downloaded at www.marymackillopparish.org.au
Kindergarten Calmsley Hill City Farm Visit
On Monday 28th October Kindergarten went to Calmsley Hill City Farm as part of their inquiry unit on ‘Living Things’. The following day KL children wrote about their experiences.
Yesterday KL went to the farm and the first thing we saw was a python and the snake had shed it’s skin. We saw Mrs Limbrey crack a whip. My most favourite thing was the tractor ride because it was bumpy.
Hunter C
Yesterday KL and KF went to the farm. I saw a dog show and we saw Mrs Limbrey crack a whip. My favourite part was the tractor ride.
Alphonse P
Yesterday KL went to the farm. My favourite part was the dog show. My favourite dog was called Diesel.
Joshua V
Yesterday KL went to the farm and I got to milk a cow and go on a tractor ride. I got to see a sheep getting her hair cut and snakes. I felt excited.
Isabella I
Yesterday KL went to the farm and we got to travel on a bus. The bus was big. I saw a pig. She was pink and big and asleep. I like the farm.
Amalia V
Yesterday KL went to the farm. My favourite parts were when we went on a tractor ride and when we saw the dogs rounding up sheep. I had a lot of fun at the farm because after the break we got to play in the park. We also got to see a sheep getting sheared. When we went home we were very tired.
Cleo L
