Junior School, South Plympton
Give a little kindness
As a Junior School, we have been looking at people of faith whom we can model our lives after. We’ve heard about Ruth and her faithfulness, William Wilberforce and his fight against injustice and, on Monday, we heard from Mrs Dragun about Corrie Ten Boom who was a daughter of a watchmaker who sheltered Jews during the German occupation of the Netherlands.
She showed bravery and an unwavering faith in God, but most of all she showed a Godly kindness towards the Jewish people and her fellow prison mates. Corrie Ten Boom is only one example of the simple acts of kindness we can show to those around us.
Jesus also showed kindness when he healed the sick, fed the hungry and taught the people about his loving Father in heaven. He cared for a widow in need and even defended the young children. Jesus’ whole life was lived with perfect kindness. Jesus is not asking any more of us than what he lovingly did himself.
In our classes this year, we have been encouraging a culture of kindness. We want our students to share kindness and love to their fellow peers.
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
Small acts of kindness make our school a happier place for everyone. They boost the feelings of students who might not have confidence, help some maintain a level of control, and encourage whole-class happiness and optimism. It may also encourage others to repeat the kindness that they have experienced themselves - contributing to a more positive classroom community.
As a school, we are encouraging children to use words of kindness every day. It reminds me of Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) - "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." We are seeing this Proverb daily in the lives of our students. Words of kindness, love and encouragement always are rewarded with a gentle answer, whereas harsh and unkind words are always rewarded with resentment and displeasure.
As we continue to mould and teach the students in our care we are always hopeful that kindness prevails over anger. That their acts of kindness would help build a school that shines the love and light of God. Please continue to pray for the students in our care that those acts of kindness would change their hearts and build a stronger, loving, Emmaus Community.
Susan Van der Merwe
Junior School Pastoral Coordinator
From the Library
Bilby’s and Scholastic Book Club
Our Term 2 Scholastic and Bilby’s Book Club have been distributed over the last 2 weeks. Purchases are to be completed online only. No cash is accepted through the school. Orders are then delivered directly to the school to be distributed to students.
All purchases accrue rewards for the school to use to purchase books and equipment through either Scholastic or Bilby’s.
Online Resources
Online Resources are available for School and Home use by ELC and Junior School students and families. These are available to students to assist with access to stories and information.
If you would like to use any of the following resources at home please see the following information for links and passwords.
- RedeLearn - This is a curriculum based information and ebook resource that has multiple levels to engage students from ELC to Year 6.
Username: emmauscc
Password: engage - Storybox Library - A wide variety of stories read online by authors, illustrators and other notable people.
Username: emmauscc
Password: story2022 - Era Books Online - A wide variety of books, games and activities for students to read and interact with.
Password: ECC12345
From the Library Staff
Alicia Buxton - Teacher Librarian/Library Manager
Veronica Scheepers - School Librarian South Plympton
Chelsea Potter - School Librarian Brooklyn Park
South Plympton Junior School Lego Competition
Our Year 6 Leaders are running a Lego competition for the Junior School at South Plympton.
Creations are due Tuesday Week 5, 30 May.
Click on the poster below for more information.
Sneak Peek Into Your Secondary Years
Discover what's ahead in Years 7-12 at Emmaus.
Tuesday, 23 May
6.45pm - 8pm
Emmaus Performing Arts Centre (EPAC),
South Plympton Campus
Year 3-6 Parents and students from Brooklyn Park Campus and South Plympton Campus are invited to come along to this fun and fast-paced interactive evening and discover some of the awesome things you have to look forward to in your Middle and Senior School years at Emmaus Christian College.
It's a great chance to find out what student life is like in Middle School and beyond. You'll meet some of your future teachers and the Head of Middle School, Mr Jonathan Carpenter and Head of Senior School Ms Andrea Grear.
You’ll hear about the amazing learning experiences including exciting new subject options, camps, and extension programs that'll help you grow academically, personally and spiritually.
We have a lot to cover...
- Music, Band and performance opportunities - including Musicals
- Arts, Dance and Drama
- Extension classes and extra-curricular opportunities
- Clubs and lunch-time activities
- Student Leadership opportunities
- Home groups and pastoral care activities
- Sports Competitions and Teams
- All the exciting camps
- Year 9 Rite Journey Program
Tour our Middle School!
Junior School families are invited to attend a Term 2 or Term 3 Principal's Tour of our Middle and Senior School at South Plympton. All graduating Year 6 students from Brooklyn Park and South Plympton have guaranteed entry into Year 7 in our Middle School.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet key leadership staff, tour classrooms and facilities, and learn more about all that your child will be able to experience in Middle and Senior
School.
Thursday 25 May 2023, 9am - 11am
Wednesday 23 August 2023, 9am - 11am
National Walk Safely To School Day
On Friday 26 May, Junior School students from both campuses have the opportunity to participate in National Walk Safely To School Day.
The objectives of WSTSD are:
- To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school aged children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour.
- To promote the health benefits of walking and help create regular walking habits at an early age.
- To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an adults hand when crossing the road.
- To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians.
- To reduce the car dependency habits that are being created at an e arly age and which will be difficult to change as children become adults.
- To promote the use of Public Transport.
- To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles.
- To reduce the level of traffic congestion.
You would have received an Expression of Interest Form via Student Services with the full details of our walk from the respective sites. If you are keen for your children to be involved, please fill out the form by Monday 22 May so that we can ensure correct adult:student ratios for the walk.
Parents are encouraged to walk with their children if they have a Working With Children Check. Teachers will be walking on the day to reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour. All adults involved in the walk are invited to stay for a coffee and catch up once students have entered their classrooms.
The links below provide an interesting view as to why Walking Safely To School is such an important event.