SMJ Horsham Newsletter

SMJ Horsham Newsletter

Ss Michael and John's Primary School Horsham - Caring, Learning, Growing: Every Child; Every Day -

Issue 23 · 11 Aug 2023

In this issue

Principal's Update Homelessness Week , Helpers Needed, School TV~ Supporting Parents, Toys at School

Library News SPOTLIGHT on CBCA Shortlist: , Early Childhood: Bev and Kev by Katrina Germein, Bev is tall and Kev is small. An unlikely pair! Could this be the beginning of a very BIG friendship? , Themes of friendship, acceptance and finding one's place and tribe are explored as Bev the giraffe moves through the African landscape experiencing social rejection from animals that cannot relate to her due to her size. Important messages are imparted, such as body image, the comfort found in companionship and how our words may affect others. , Younger readers: 'Evie and Rhino' by Neridah McMullin, 1891! On a stormy night off the coast of southern Australia, a ship transporting a cargo of exotic animals tosses and turns in enormous seas. Rhino sees they are in grave danger ..., Not far away, ten-year-old Evie and her grandfather shelter in their crumbling, once-grand old home. They know too well how deadly storms can be. When all is calm, Evie treks over the dunes to the sea and makes a discovery that will change her life and Rhino's forever.

Important Reminders

Calendar of Events AUGUST, SEPTEMBER

School Announcements HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO..., AWARD WINNERS, THE THREE B'S

Community Announcements

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