Learning and Teaching
Welcome Back From LS1 Juniors:
Kicking Off Term 3 with Excitement!
LS1 Juniors returned to school this week with great enthusiasm. We eagerly shared our holiday experiences through recount writing. Some of us explored the city, others caught up on the latest movies (Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4 were crowd favourites), and many spent quality time with family and friends.
In Clinics 1 and 2, we focused on our recount writing skills, while Clinic 3 ventured into Narrative Recounts — recounts with a creative twist!
We are now preparing polished versions of our exciting recounts, and can’t wait for you to read them when they are on display in the weeks to come.
We look forward to more exciting experiences in Term 3! 😀
LS1 Junior Teachers,
Natasha, Melissa, Aoife, Sue, Kristy and Rhonda.
LS2 Seniors - Inquiry/RE Concept: Discovery
As part of our exciting “Discovery” unit, our students have embarked on a journey to explore their own unique stories. We started by watching a touching scene from the movie “UP”. This scene served as a springboard for the children to reflect on the characters' stories and their own lives.
Using our thinking tool, See, Think, Wonder, the children delved into these questions:
- What did you see in the story?
- What were the important elements of the story for you?
- What did it make you think about?
- What did it make you wonder about?
Through this activity, the children shared their connections and experiences, realising that life is truly a journey of discovery. They reflected on how they have observed the different stages of life around them.
Next, each child worked on a “Belonging Layered Wheel.” This engaging activity helped them:
- Reflect on their personal story and what makes them unique.
- Think about the communities they are part of and how these communities shape their ongoing story.
- Consider what they do as individuals that represents their Australian story.
We are thrilled to see the children so engaged in exploring and sharing their stories, and we hope you will join us later on in the Term to celebrate their discoveries.
LS2 Senior Teachers
Amy, Claire, Rosie, Rozeta, Eileen
LS3 JUNIOR READING
In Learning Space 3 Reading Clinic 1 & 2, we have been learning to identify the 4 W’s when reading – Who, What, When, Where.
To help us, we are using a program on the IPads called Colourful Semantics.
Here are some of the comments from the students about using the Colourful Semantics Program.
I like it because I get to figure out who it is and what they are doing – Danilo.
I like it because I have to work out who is in the picture – Sartaaj.
I like it because I get to add the information to the pictures – Balreen.
It is fun and I like it because there are pictures I have to match – Aaliyah M.
I have to put the pictures together and I like doing that – Cattaleya.
LS# Junior Team
Rebecca, Imogene, Tamara
LS3 Seniors
We have began our term by exploring a new concept on the topic of ‘Discovery’, which deeply focuses on History. In honour of NAIDOC week, we started by examining significant moments in Australian Indigenous History.
The students reflected on the long journey spanning 60,000 years of Indigenous history, showcasing the ongoing fight for recognition and land rights. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples perspectives will be a constant thread interwoven through this inquiry unit, as the students build on their own understanding connecting back to the world around them. We also shared our own stories, discussing our origins and our past. This allows students to celebrate their rich and diverse heritage in a safe and inclusive environment.
Over the coming week, please take this opportunity to deepen your children’s understanding of their heritage by sharing stories and pictures to build their knowledge of their rich cultural history.
We are looking forward to “Grandparents and Special People Day” later this term, where we will have the chance to learn more about Australian history through first-hand accounts from our grandparents, making strong connections between our past, present and future.
LS3 Senior Teachers
Andrea, Sarah, Melody, Tanya
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Grade 3/4 Inter school Sport - Tennis
We had our grade 3/4's participating in their Winter Inter school Sport rotations for the first time and the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It gives the students an insight of what to expect when they are in Grade 5/6, hopefully getting them ready for when they compete against other schools.
Grade 5/6 Winter Interschool Sports
Today our Grade 5/6's participated in their first Winter Interschool Sport training. The weather was fairly cold, however the students enjoyed themselves. It was great to see the excitement on their faces.
NOTE: ALL PARENTS PLEASE APPROVE YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN WINTER INTERSCHOOL SPORT ON OPEROO, OUR FIRST GAME IS ON FRIDAY AUGUST 2ND (HOME GAME-AGAINST HAMPTON PARK).
SPORTS NEWS
SENIOR SPORTS
STATE CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to Andi who competed at State Cross Country yesterday! What a fantastic effort! She is such a determined young lady and puts many hours of training into her long distance running, which is evident in her results yesterday. Andi came in first place and will now represent us on Team Vic at National Cross Country Championships later this term.
DIVISIONAL SUMMER SPORTS FINALS
Congratulations to the girls' soccer team and t-ball team A for their great efforts at district level and coming first in our district competition against 10 other schools. We now wish them all the best next Friday when they compete at Divisional level.
JUNIOR SPORTS
SPORTING SCHOOLS – VOLLEYBALL CLINICS
We have been fortunate enough, to once again receive funding through the Sporting Schools Program, which is funded by the Australian Government. As a result we have been able to organise extra curricula sports and we will have a volleyball coach organised by DS Sports come to SFS to conduct Volleyball Clinics with our Junior students.
The students will participate in 4, 55 minute sessions. The clinics will take place in Week 5 through to Week 9. Below are the days the Volleyball Clinics will be held for each Learning Space so that you ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform for the day and brings their drink bottle. Reminders will also be placed on Morning Reminders as well as in the Newsletter.
Week 5
Monday August 12th LS1 & LS3 TB
Friday August 16th LS2 & LS3 RI
Week 6
Monday August 19th LS1 & LS3 TB
Friday August 23rd LS2 & LS3 RI
Week 7
Monday August 26th LS1 & LS3 TB
Week 8
Friday September 6th LS2 & LS3 RI
Week 9
Monday September 9th LS1 & LS3 TB
Friday September 13th LS2 & LS3 RI
WHOLE SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS
AFL CLINICS
To provide students with a taste of what will occur at the Auskick Clinics, a coach from AFL will be coming to SFS to provide free clinics for each of our students.
We would like to thank AFL for providing our students with this extra curricula activity as well as the Auskick Centre later this term. Remember registrations will close soon and places are limited.
Details of the clinics have been provided to parents through Operoo and we ask that you acknowledge the notification.
Friday 19th July LS1 Juniors, LS2 IH & 1/2 NG Juniors, LS3 TP
Monday 22nd July LS1 Seniors, LS2 AC Seniors, LS3 Juniors
Monday 29th July LS2 RE & RJ Seniors, LS3 AS & MP Seniors. LS2 MF & 1/2 NG Juniors
SFS AUSKICK CENTRE – TERM 3
What exciting news for SFS! In Term 3 we will have Auskick offered at our school on Wednesdays from 3.30-4.30 starting Wednesday July 31st through to Wednesday August 28th. All levels are welcome to attend the 5 Auskick sessions. Parents will need to register their child via the QR code below. The cost of the 5 clinics is only $50 which includes the five Auskick sessions, a football and a pump.
To give students a taste of the Auskick clinics, Jackson from AFL will be coming to school to run free clinics for all the students early in Term 3. Further information for these clinics will be provided via Operoo shortly.
Please take advantage of this great opportunity where SFS becomes an Auskick Centre for only SFS students.
Giuliana
Sports Coordinator