From Mr Coppin
The Power of Reading: The Wellbeing Impact of Fiction
In our increasingly fast-paced world, the simple act of sitting with a good book offers more than just entertainment, it can be a powerful tool for wellbeing. Reading fiction, in particular, provides children with the opportunity to step into someone else’s shoes, building empathy, emotional intelligence and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. According to award-winning teacher-librarian and author Megan Daley in her book Raising Readers, stories help children “make sense of their place in the world” by providing emotional scaffolding through characters and plots they can relate to, learn from, and be comforted by.
Daley highlights how fiction cultivates a child’s capacity for connection. When children immerse themselves in story, they engage with complex ideas, confront challenges alongside characters, and learn that emotions such as joy, sadness, fear, resilience, are both universal and manageable. This emotional engagement not only supports literacy development but contributes significantly to a child's mental and emotional wellbeing. Books become safe spaces for children to explore tricky topics, build language for feelings, and experience a sense of belonging through the characters they meet.
Moreover, shared reading moments, whether between parent and child or in the classroom, create rituals that support security and attachment. Daley writes passionately about how these shared stories foster a love of learning and a sense of calm, often providing a soothing counterbalance to busy family lives. In these moments, reading becomes a tool for connection, not just comprehension.
As we nurture our young learners, prioritising fiction is not simply about improving reading skills, it’s about growing kinder, more reflective and resilient humans. With Megan Daley’s work as inspiration, we are reminded of the quiet, transformative power of story in every child’s day.
As we look forward to Book Week our Year 6 parents and students have organised a tasty bake sale to coincide with the Book Week Parade and Picnic and a delightful book raffle (including a copy of Megan Daley's Raising Readers).
Book Week Raffle - Win a Basket of Brilliant Books!
Celebrate the joy of reading and support our Year 6 students by entering the Book Week Raffle! You could win a beautifully curated basket of 2025 CBCA Shortlisted titles, along with top reading picks specially selected by Mr Coppin. This wonderful collection includes stories to inspire, entertain and inform readers of all ages.
By purchasing a ticket, you're not only fostering a love of reading at home, but also contributing to a special Year 6 fundraising initiative — raising funds for a farewell gift to the Junior School.
The lucky winner will be drawn on Friday 22 August 2025, following our Junior School Book Parade. Don’t miss your chance to take home a treasure trove of books!
Please CLICK HERE to purchase your RAFFLE TICKETS!
Junior School Book Week Parade and Morning Tea Picnic - Friday 22 August 2025 - Tivoli Lawn
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability
Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify the supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines.
NCCD information is provided to the Australian Government and includes details about each student’s category of disability and the level of adjustment provided. This information assists schools to formally recognise the support provided to students with disability and to review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.
Junior School House Netball and Touch
We will be holding the Junior School House Netball and Touch matches at lunch time on the oval in week 4. The two houses with the highest point score in each sport will progress to the final, which will be held on Friday 12 September, Junior School Open Day. Teams are made up of Year 6 students who play Touch or Netball for Kambala first. If required, Year 5 students who play netball/touch for Kambala, will be used until the teams are full.
All girls are asked to bring their sports uniform and runners/touch shoes along on the days they are playing matches. Please come up to the oval at the start of lunch each day.
The dates of the matches are:
Tuesday 12 August - Netball
Wednesday 13 August - Touch
Thursday 14 August - Touch
Friday 19 August - Netball (back up day)
Wednesday 21/22 August - Touch (back up day)
The teams for both House Netball and House Touch can be found here
Winter Reminder
As we move through the winter months, we tend to see an increase in illnesses such as Influenza and RSV. To help protect the health of our students and staff, we kindly ask that children only attend school if they are well. If your child is experiencing symptoms such as fever, coughing, sore throat, or general unwellness, please keep them at home until they have fully recovered. Your support helps us maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for everyone.