Learning and Teaching

 SENIOR MATHS : LS2

TIME: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Over the past couple of weeks, Clinic 1 has been diving into the fascinating world of time and how it affects different events. For example, how getting to school can either be a quick hop or a longer journey depending on where you live! We've been having some fun estimating how long it takes us to do things, like reading a paragraph from a book, and then putting our estimates to the test with digital timers. It's been a real eye-opener to see how accurate (or not!) our estimations can be. 

We've also been applying our newfound time skills to real-life scenarios, like planning a day out in the city or organising a kids' party. It's amazing to see how time really does fly when you're having fun, or how tight schedules can sometimes feel like a puzzle to solve! The best part has been seeing the kids working together, asking questions, and figuring things out as a team. There's nothing quite like hands-on learning and discovering new things together. It's been an adventure for all of us, and I can't wait to see where our 

Maths journey takes us next!

Choir News 

The choir have been busy practicing this term on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunchtime. The children did an amazing job singing at the Harmony Day prayer service on Thursday morning. They sounded beautiful! Just a reminder that the children are expected to come to all practices unless they are sick, as well as attending the actual event. There were many children who got up to sing on Thursday who have not been coming to practice. There is a commitment required to come to practices as well as the performances. We will be having school photos next Tuesday 26th March and the choir will have a group photo. Can you please send the choir top to school on that day so the children can change into the choir top for the photo. If you do not have a choir top, please let Nicole or Rachel know so that we can arrange for a top. A note went home a few weeks ago asking for parents to sign the form to give permission for the children to attend local excursions to sing and to order a top if needed. Can you please return these signed completed forms to school ASAP. If your child did not get a form, please ask them to ask Nicole or Rachel for a letter to come home. The choir will also be singing at the Holy week prayer service on Wednesday morning next week and will need to bring their choir top to school. The children need to ensure they are wearing the school uniform correctly and have their hair looking neat and tidy. We look forward to more opportunities to sing in Term 2.

Thanks

Rachel and Nicole

LAMONT BOOK FAIR

SPORTS NEWS

SENIOR SPORTS GRADE 6 BIKE EDUCATION 

Grade 6 students have completed their 2nd level of Bike Education: Pathways. They will receive certificates for this level if they completed the requirements otherwise they will receive a participation certificate if they did not meet all the necessary requirements.  If your child has been keeping their bicycle and helmet at school during the program, we hope that you have picked it up today to take back home. If not, could all bicycles please be collected before Thursday next week as this is the last day of Term.

GRADE 5/6 NETBALL CLINICS

A big thanks to Danielle from Casey Netball for once again coming to our school and working with the Grade 5/6 students throughout the day today. Students learnt many new skills and I am sure we have had some students discover that netball is a sport they enjoy. If your child is interested in joining netball after school, there is a flyer attached in the Community section of the newsletter.

JUNIOR SPORTS SOFTBALL CLINICS

The Juniors had a great time in softball clinics this week. They learnt new skills and worked with partners, small groups and individually. We would like to thank DS Sport for providing us with our coaches.  Next week, Juniors will have their last softball clinic. Below are the days the softball clinics will be held for each Learning Space so that you ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform for the day and brings their drink bottle and hat. Reminders will also be placed on Morning Reminders as well as in the Newsletter.  

Week 9 Monday 25th March LS2 & LS3 Wednesday 27th March LS1.

3/4 Interschool Sport

Our Grade 3/4's participated in Interschool Sport rotations, they did an amazing job. The weather was fantastic for the students to be outside and practise their skills, therefore when they choose their sport in Grade 5 and 6 they will know what to expect. . The more they practise their skills, their confidence will increase.

WHOLE SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS

AFL COME AND PLAY PROGRAM AT SFS

A reminder to parents that the FREE AFL Clinic will be run at St Francis de Sales next Wednesday March 27th from 3.30 – 4.30 pm.  Parent participation is encouraged and you will need to bring and remain with your child at the clinic, which will be run on our school oval.  All year levels are welcome to attend and to provide your child with this opportunity you will need to scan the QR Code on the flyer included and register your child. If you are not able to register your child and would like your child to attend please join us on Wednesday at 3.30 pm and you can register your child on the day at the event. Please note, your child does not need any special clothes and since they will be going home prior to the session they can change into causal sports clothes and runners so they can participate comfortably in the program. They will also need to bring their water bottle and hat.  This information has also been provided via Operoo. I look forward to seeing many students and parents joining us for the Come and Play Program!

SFS HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY & COLOUR EXPLOSION

Thursday March 28th, 2024

The SFS House Cross Country is on the last day of this term, Thursday March 28th and it will be held at school. Seniors will participate from 8.45 -10.00 and Juniors from 10.00-11.00. It is important that Seniors arrive at school on time especially the 12/13 year old students at their race will begin at 8.45 am. If they are late, they will miss out on their race. 

The track will commence behind LS2 and go along the side of the basketball courts, down the front of LS3 and LS1, around the rainbow playground and out the gate near the front of the school. They will then run across the front of the school and through the gates near the hall, across the front of the hall and back to the oval.  Gates to the car park will be closed and there will be parents supervising along the track. 

Foundation: One lap around the track

                        Grade 1:                       One lap around the track

                        Grade 2:                       One lap around the track

8 year olds:                  Two laps around the track 

(This race will be mixed both boys and girls)

9/10 year olds:             Two laps around the track        

11 year olds:                 Three laps around the track

12/13 year olds:           Three laps around the track

If parents need to enter the school they will need to use the pedestrian gate near the rainbow playground. Please use this gate only. Parents who are attending to support their child, there will be a designated area for you to sit behind the Hall or behind LS2 near the sandpit. This is a great spot to view the start and finish of the races as well as the colour explosion. Please feel free to bring chairs to sit on. We ask that parents remain in this area for the safety of our students.

There will be separate races for boys and girls in each age or grade level except the 8 year old race where girls and boys will run together. Students placing in the first ten will be awarded a ribbon and points for their House and those who are first in each race will have their names engraved on the perpetual school trophies that are kept in our trophy cabinet.

Students will be required to wear their sports uniform as they will be running, but we hope that they will wear a t-shirt that is in their house colour. They may also accessorize in their house colour.  Eg. hair ribbons, socks, sweat bands, hair spray.  They will also need to bring their drink bottle and hat. Please also remember to update your child’s profile on Operoo and acknowledge the Cross Country note. 

Students will then also participate in the Colour Explosion. Please ensure your child is wearing a t-shirt you don’t mind getting colour on, though from experience I can assure you the colour does wash off. Please remember to register your child online for the Colour Explosion and donate to Parents & Friends fundraising. If you do not want your child to be involved in the colour explosion please let your child’s home group teacher know.

Teresa House - Blue

MacKillop House – Yellow

Bosco House – Red

Patrick House – Green

We will then have assembly after 1st lunch to announce the winning house and the winners for each race. Mini Vinnies will also make their pledge to join and receive their badges. Sliming of staff will also happen at the end of this assembly. Assembly will begin at 11.30am.

If there are any parents able to assist with the House Cross Country and have their Working with Children Check which is registered with the school, please contact Giuliana on gfaiola@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au or complete the section for parent assistance on the Operoo form. Senior Cross Country will take place from 8.45 -10 and Junior Cross Country from 10-11.

SCHOOL SPORTS VICTORIA

The first 6 students in each race from 9/10 year olds, 11 year olds and 12/13 year olds will also have the opportunity to proceed to District Cross Country in Term 2. Parents of students who come 1st – 6th will be notified in Term 2 via Operoo.

Lulli and Giuliana