Learning and Teaching
Learning Space 2 Juniors
This week Clinic 3 Maths in the juniors have started learning about length.
We have practiced using a third object like a piece of string to compare the lengths of different object! We even worked out which was longer the height of our drink bottles or the circumference.
Now we have started using informal objects to guess and measure the length of different items. It has been lots of fun!
🕊 Yarning Circle: Pilgrims of Hope
On a cool Thursday morning, 8 May, GR students gathered for a peaceful Yarning Circle Prayer Session, led by our thoughtful Harish and Leticia.
Although the air was a little chilly, the spirit of the group was warm and reflective. We began in stillness, noticing the world around us and grounding ourselves in God’s presence.
Our Grade 5 & 6 leaders (Alexander and Julian) invited us into prayer and Tyrus led us in singing the hymn “Will You Come and Follow Me,” which reminded us of God’s call to follow with courage and faith on our daily journey.Zoe read from Luke 24:15–16, 30–32, the story of Jesus walking unknowingly beside two disciples.
It reminded us that God is often closest when we least expect it.
We paused to reflect:
- Where have we seen God walking with us this week?
- Dominique invited our group to offer prayer intentions and we prayed together for those beginning something new or facing challenges.
- We finished with a blessing to carry courage, kindness, and hope into the day.
- This morning’s Yarning Circle reflected our RE theme for Term 2: “As pilgrims of hope, how do our journeys influence and shape our story?”
PARENT HELPERS IN THE LEARNING SPACE – JUNIORS
This term parent helpers in the learning space will commence in Week 4. If you are a Junior parent/carer and would like to offer your time as a parent helper in the morning - anytime between 9:00- 10:45 am - we would love to have you come and join us.
As a parent helper you can offer a half an hour of your time, an hour or stay for the whole morning – it is totally up to you. Unfortunately, younger siblings can not join you if you volunteer your time to help in the learning space.
Parents support in the Juniors by listening to children read, helping run an activity or listening to them share their written stories.
If this is something you would be interested in doing please email Joanna -jforbes@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au with your name, child’s name, learning space and availability (day and time) by Friday 2nd May.
All parents/carers volunteering to help must have a current working with children’s check.
Thank you
Joanna (Learning and Teaching Leader)
SENIOR SPORT
The Paul Wade Cup
Our boys' and girls' soccer teams had the privilege of participating in The Paul Wade Cup held at St John College in Dandenong, which featured a round-robin format. They faced off against other Catholic primary schools in the region. The students displayed commendable sportsmanship, both towards their teammates and their opponents, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
We take great pride in all the participants, who relished the opportunity to engage in this event. The weather was favourable for play, and the facilities were accommodating, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere. Although it was a lengthy day that left the students fatigued, they appreciated the break from their academic routine and demonstrated remarkable maturity.
While they did not advance to the finals, their determination and resilience were evident throughout the competition. We are immensely proud of each student for their performance.
The schools we are playing, dates and locations for these events are as follows:
- Friday May 16th, Rivergum Primary School - Home Game.
- Friday May 23rd, St Kevins Primary School - Home Game.
- Friday June 6th, Coral Park Primary School - Away Game.
- Tuesday June 17th, Winter Lightning Premiership
Venues for each sport are as follows for Lightning Premiership:
- Soccer - Livingston Reserve
- AFL 9’s - Livingston Reserve
- Netball - Casey Stadium
- Volleystars - Casey Stadium
- Teeball - Casey Fields- Oval 3 (behind the Athletics Track)
For away matches and the Lightning Premiership students will travel to and from the venue via chartered bus with staff members attending.
BIKE EDUCATION
The students are gaining confidence when riding their bikes and the road rules around Lynbrook bike pathways and also using Banjo Paterson Bike Pathway.
They are also gaining an understanding of what to anticipate while riding, recognizing the significance of safety, for example, pedestrians, other riders, and cars. It is crucial for the students to attentively follow instructions from the instructor and each other to ensure that everyone can enjoy the experience.
Bike education serves as a means to instil in the students the importance of prioritizing safety above else. Furthermore, engaging in regular activities is crucial, as it contributes to the enhancement of fitness, health and overall well- being.
I will like also like to thank the following parents; Bruntha (Dakshan's mum) and Dulan (Akindu's dad in assisting with the sessions.
Lulli Barbakos
Physical Education Teacher
lbarbakos@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
JUNIOR SPORTS
GOLF CLINICS
Junior golf clinics begin next week on Monday.
The dates of the clinics will be as follows:
Monday May 12th
Monday May 19th
Monday June 2nd
Monday June 16th
This term all Juniors will have their clinic on the same day. Parents please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform on the above dates. Further information has been provided via Operoo which we ask parents to acknowledge.
SENIOR SPORTS
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
Wednesday our District Cross Country team competed against 8 other schools. They did a fantastic job and are to be congratulated!! SFS came 5th out of our district. Well done team!! And now we would like to present our…
Our Divisional Cross Country Team
Our Divisional Cross Country Team
2025 DIVISIONAL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
9 schools with 8 entries means these students competed against 72 students in their age group and came in the top ten! Well done!
They will now compete at Divisional Cross Country on Wednesday May 28th.
Parents will be notified via Operoo if their child has qualified.
SCHOOL SPORTS VICTORIA (SSV) NEWS
We are so proud that two of our students, last week, trialled for the SSV U12 Girls’ Victorian Netball Team. Congratulations to both Zoe and Evangeline for having the courage and determination to take this next step. We are so impressed that two of our students would consider representing us at State level.
We would now like to congratulate Evangeline who has qualified for the next trials that will take place later in May. We wish Evie all the best and will wait eagerly to hear her news. Remember Evie it’s the effort you put in that counts the most, not whether you qualify in the next trials. We are already very proud of you.
WHOLE SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS
TAG RUGBY CLINICS
Thanks to Ali, NRL Game Development Officer, all students at SFS will get to experience free tag rugby clinics. This will give students a taste of what the after school League Stars Program being run at SFS later this term, will be like.
Juniors had their clinics on Monday and learnt lots of new skills as well as having fun!!! We would like to thank our two NRL coaches who attended on the day to provide our students with this experience.
The seniors will have their clinic on Monday May 12th. Parents please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform on Monday.
And if your child enjoys the rugby clinics, please enrol them in the…..
LEAGUE STARS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
This is a fantastic opportunity for all SFS students in Term 2. Tag rugby after school clinics will be run here at SFS straight after school on Wednesdays starting on the 28th May from 3.15 – 4.00pm. Students can go straight to the clinic, which will be held on the oval and then parents can pick up students at 4.00pm entering through the school and heading out to the oval. Students that attend after school care will be taken back to care after the clinic.
The program includes 6 after school sessions and a League Star pack and the cost is $79. Your must register your child through the link https://www.playrugbyleague.com/league-stars/ . Enter the Lynbrook postcode, 3975and search. Our school will be the first program that appears, Term 2. 2025 League Stars After School Program – Lynbrook. If you then click on the arrow, it will give details of our program. To register you will need to create an NRL account but once you press register it will prompt you through this.
Please refer to the flyer below and the screenshots for how to register for our program or you can use the QR code. I hope to see many students there!!
Any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Giuliana
Extra-Curricular Coordinator