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On this page: Friendology, NAPLAN, Autumn Instrumental Evening, Basketball at Emmaus, South Plympton Campus Development, Available Employment Opportunities, Volunteering at Emmaus, Changes to Canteen Menu
Friendology in Junior School
Friendology Workshops: Cultivating Healthy Friendships.
On Wednesday 21 February, students from Years 1-6 at Brooklyn Park and South Plympton had the opportunity to take a deeper dive into Friendoloogy, engaging in a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to highlight the differences between healthy and unhealthy friendships.
Throughout the URSTRONG workshop, the children honed their friendship skills through various activities, including:
- Exploring the Four Friendship Facts
- Understanding the friend-o-meter concept
- Learning about the Friendship Cycle
- Strategies for transforming friendships from the unhealthy to healthy
These sessions have equipped students with crucial social and emotional skills. They discovered how to gauge their own Friend-o-meter and recognise that their friends have one too! The workshop was both educational and entertaining, fostering interactions that allowed students to practice their newfound skills in real-time.
A heartfelt thanks to Tyson Greenwood for guiding us through the nuances of friendship with humour and wisdom. Your lessons on navigating friendships have not only taught us valuable skills but also brought joy and laughter to our learning journey.
NAPLAN Testing
The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year.
These tests will take place between 13 - 21 March. All tests are completed online on student Chromebooks (except for the Year 3 Writing test). Students will complete an online NAPLAN practice test this week to give them an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the digital format.
At Emmaus, we see these tests as an opportunity for our College to evaluate our teaching and learning program against a national and state benchmark. As with all school assessments, we encourage students to try their best at NAPLAN, however, we do not place any extra pressure on our young people during this time.
Any test preparation is for the sake of students becoming comfortable in the testing environment. It is not necessary for your child to do any extra NAPLAN practice at home as this can often place unnecessary additional stress on your child. We believe it is of a greater benefit for our students to focus on their normal schoolwork and continue to have a broad range of interests outside of school.
Thank you for partnering with us in this endeavour. For more information about NAPLAN, please see the attachments below.
Autumn Instrumental Evening
Thursday 21 March, 7pm
EPAC, South Plympton Campus
All students who learn an instrument (both at the College or privately) are invited to perform at our Autumn Instrumental Evening.
These nights are held throughout the year and are an opportunity to perform in a relaxed environment in front of a live audience. We welcome students of all ages and abilities to perform.
Arrival time:
Students need to arrive by 6:50pm and entry to family and friends is free.
If you are unsure about performing please speak to your Instrumental Tutor or Music Teacher for guidance.
Places are limited and fill up fast, so please register below.
Alanah Grear
Music Assistant F-12
Fundamental Basketball at Emmaus
We're pleased to have recently launched "Fundamental Basketball," a skills development program exclusively designed for students in Foundation. This unique initiative offers an opportunity for students to train in basketball after school, once a week during Terms 4 and 1.
Students will not only enhance their basketball skills but also receive a basketball of their own and an exclusive Emmaus Sports Drink Bottle.
We preparing for our next intake for the program, starting in Term 4, 2024 to Term 1, 2025.
If you're interested in securing a spot for your child in this fantastic program, we ask that you completed the registration form with your intention to participate by 2 September.
Jason Roberts
Sports and PE Coordinator
Fundamentals Basketball Groups at South Plympton and Brooklyn Park.
South Plympton Campus - Redevelopment Stage 1B
The first stage of our three-stage Master Plan project has commenced!
The aim of this five-year master plan is to modernise and enhance the facilities at our South Plympton Campus to ensure Emmaus students have the facilities to not just meet the best educational practices of today, but those necessary into the season ahead as educational practices continue to develop.
We're pleased to share with you our plans including the new 3D Images: https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/master-plan
1.B. New Home Economics and Art Centres
Once completed, the existing Library and Year 12 Common Room will be temporarily relocated to the top, second floor of the new extension, as above and work will commence on new Home Economics and Art Rooms.
Art Centre - A cutting-edge, purpose-built Art and Design Centre will double this important student practical-learning space.
Home Economics Centre - Spread across one floor, and utilising the former Art Centre space, a refurbished, fully-equipped Home Economics Centre to suit a range of practical lessons. It will double the size of this important student facility.
Available Employment Opportunities
Early Childhood Educator
Job ID 231107 Part-time or full-time negotiable, ongoing contract Brooklyn Park Campus Position Description
Early Childhood Co-Educator
Job ID 231108 Part-time or full-time negotiable, ongoing contract Brooklyn Park Campus Position Description
Volunteering at Emmaus
Our College is blessed by the support and contribution of volunteers.
Volunteers are an integral part of the Emmaus Christian College community; giving of their time, skills and expertise in a variety of ways. If you have a desire to inspire young people and see them flourish, we encourage you to apply to volunteer.
Please register your interest here and an email will be sent to you with all the links for the required compliance documentation. Thank you for offering your time to volunteer at the College!
Jane Fedrick-Vink
Human Resources Assistant and Student Teacher Placement Coordinator
Changes to Canteen Menu
Dear Emmaus Families,
We have an important update regarding our canteen menu, effective from Week 7.
Due to the time-consuming nature of preparing ciabatta sandwiches, we regret to inform you that they will no longer be available. We are working diligently to streamline food preparation, ensuring quicker and more efficient service during Junior and Secondary lunchtimes.
Starting from Week 7, we will offer stock-standard options of sandwiches, baguettes, and wraps. For sandwiches, you may choose between white or wholemeal bread. However, please note that customisation options for wraps, baguettes, and sandwiches will no longer be available.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition.
Additionally, we would like to remind parents that lunch orders can be placed up to two weeks in advance. To ensure timely and accurate preparation, please carefully select the appropriate lunchtime section for your child—Junior or Secondary. This small but crucial step will help avoid any delays or missed orders.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we strive to enhance our canteen services for the benefit of all students.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
Sharon Hughes
Canteen Manager