K - Yr 6 Learning 

Real Talk Workshop for Years 4 and 6 students

On Thursday our Years 4 and 6 students participated in Real Talk Sessions. 

Real Talk is about getting real on the topics of relationships and personal identity. Based on Christian values and using personal sharing from a team of dynamic presenters, Real Talk provides presentations, programs and up-to-date resources and what all young people to know their true value, worth, dignity and to experience love for all it was created to be. 

The Realtalk website includes videos, quick reference guides, printable resources and curated links.

To sign up please go to: https://realtalkparents.com/armidale  

Musica Viva

On Wednesday the children attended a Musica Viva concert in the school hall.

The group Colours from Home, worked with the children on how music tells a story and how you can see colours and pictures by listening to the music. Celia spoke to the about the colours she sees when playing and listening to music. 

Screen Distance

Have you noticed your child holding a device very close to their face? Children (and adults) tend to hold devices closer than print material, which increases the demand on the eyes' ability to focus. Holding a book or device less than 25cm away puts children at risk of developing myopia (short-sightedness) and therefore increases the likelihood that they will require glasses in the future. 

If you have an iPhone or iPad with Face ID capability, you can active a new setting called 'Screen Distance.' This displays a prompt to move the device away from the face beyond 30cm. 

Another option is to get your child to place their palm onto their forehead and their book or device at the level of their elbow. Remove the arm away and keep the book or device at that distance. 

I hope this information is useful. Further information can be found in this article.