SCHOOL NEWS
Learning
YEAR TWO NEWS
In Religious Education we begun the term exploring the human experience of love and how we can show our love by doing things for others. This unit enhances the children’s understanding of Confirmation and also explores the strength the Holy Spirit gave to Mary, the mother of Jesus. We are also looking at ways Christians are called to love their parents. This unit assists the children to recognise that people sometimes need to show love in ways that do not please others.
The second part of the term focuses the children’s attention towards the beauty of creation and how this helps us to discover that God is more beautiful than we could ever imagine. We will be learning about ways to appreciate beauty in creation and care for the gift that was given to us. Through this unit the children will further explore how God lives in people through the Sacrament of Baptism.
In English we will continue to focus and foster the children’s learning in Reading, Writing and Word Study. Individual reading goals have been set with each child according to their current needs and skills. Some of these goals include: reading with expression, decoding unfamiliar words, developing pace and reading for meaning (comprehension).
Term Two will see us further developing the children’s knowledge and writing skills of different text types. Structures for each text type are explored and re-visited on a regular basis. This term we will be writing narratives, recounts, retells and procedures.
In Mathematics, to support the Number and Algebra learning from last term we will be exploring the connection between addition and subtraction. The children will partition numbers and develop the skill of identifying the missing element in an additive problem. We will explore a range of mental strategies for both addition and subtraction problems, such as bundling to ten, doubling, halving and 10 facts. Our exploration of place value is ongoing. In Measurement and Geometry the children will be comparing measurement of objects, such as length, mass, volume and capacity. They will further develop their Mathematical language skills using words such as ‘more’, ‘less’, and ‘about the same’. In the Location and Transformation strand of this learning area we will work on developing and enhancing skills that enable us to interpret simple maps of familiar locations and identify relative positions of key features. We will also be learning how to display collected data relevant to the children. This will include tally tables, bar graphs and pictographs.
In Integrated Studies we are looking at how the places in which we live have cultural and spiritual significance to the people who inhabit them, paying particular attention to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will explore the social connections that these people maintain to country and place.
Our specialist Science teacher Mr Rocco Capolingua and the children will focus on the Earth and space sciences. The children will be learning how the Earth’s resources are used in a variety of ways.
In Health the children will continue to work on explaining and demonstrating how being fair and respectful contributes to class health and wellbeing. We are exploring how rules will keep us safe both inside and outside of the classroom. Some of the strategies they will be exploring include resilience, assertiveness, empathy and positive self-image.
During our STEAM sessions, facilitated by Miss Mitzi Phoebe, the children will be further developing their information technology skills, by showcasing their learning from our Integrated Studies programme, in a variety of ways. We will be exploring different apps allowing the children to experience a range of different media presentations.
This term we will also participated in a virtual reality incursion to enhance the children’s understanding of Aboriginal culture. This fantastic incursion will took place on Thursday, 18 May.
On Wednesday 28 June we will be travelling to the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre in Fremantle to view a performance entitled ‘The Arrival’.
Library News
Scholastic Book Club Issue 4 is now open, catalogues have been sent home today.
Closing date is Wednesday 14 June 2017.
Sport News
INFANT JESUS RUNNING CLUB
As our Year 1-6 children prepare to challenge themselves at the end of the term with our Faction Cross Country Carnival I would like to introduce our Infant Jesus Running Club. This provides the children an opportunity to improve their fitness to give themselves the best opportunity to achieve their goals at the carnival and it is also a great way to improve their physical and mental health. Running Club will occur on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 8am on the oval right up until the carnival. All children are invited to come and challenge themselves. If you are wearing your winter uniform then wear your sport shoes and change into your black shoes ready for class. In the event of rain we will cancel for that day.
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8am starting Week 5
Where: School Oval
Who: Year 1-6 (Pre Primary are welcome to come and challenge themselves as well)
What to bring: White sport shoes if you are not wearing sport uniform
Why: To improve fitness for the Cross Country Carnival
2017 FACTION CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
This year our Cross Country Carnival will be held at Lightning Park in Noranda on Friday 16 June (A map has been included in the newsletter). This provides the children with a larger space to run on and a similar environment to the Interschool Carnival. A permission slip has been sent home and I ask that these be returned to your classroom teacher ASAP.
I am very excited about the Cross Country Carnival and I have also been impressed by the children’s commitment to their fitness in our PE Lessons and Running Club. It should be a very fun and competitive day!
2017 Winter Lightning Carnival
Once again our Year 6 children will be competing in Football, Soccer and Netball against other schools in our Association. This carnival will be held on Thursday 22 June with Netball at Noranda Netball Courts and Football and Soccer at Carine Open Space. The Year 6 children have already chosen their sports and are beginning to prepare for the day. A permission slip has been sent home asking for parent help with coaching and umpiring for the different sports. Please advise if you are able to help on the day (No experience needed for coaching and minimal experience needed for umpiring). Please return the signed notes to your classroom teacher ASAP.
Mr Sheridan
Physical Education Teacher
Congratulations
There are four children from Infant Jesus school who have been selected to represent East Perth Eagles District Basketball Association at the Western Australian Basketball League (WABL) competition for 2017. They are :
Allyra Quartermaine – U12s Girls Championships Division
Krystelle Marion – U 12s Girls Championships Division
Akiena Gunawardene – U12s Girls Championships Division
Ethan Gonsalves – U14s Boys Division 3.
Congratulations we are very proud of you all.
Engagement
P&F News
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK FUNDRAISING
Infant Jesus School is raising funds. Here's how you can help...
We are raising as much as we can to support our technology and Innovation Centre, and we need your help! Order your NEW 2017/2018 Entertainment Book or Entertainment Digital Membership now. You'll receive hundreds of valuable offers for everything you love to do, and help our fundraising at the same time!
"The Entertainment Book is such a great way to try new restaurants. It’s also a great opportunity to help community organisations."
A Sample Book and Order Forms are available in the Front Office if you wish to have a look.
MEDIA RELEASE - Catholic School Parents left in the dark around school funding
3W - PIZZA PARTY!
Well done to the 3W class for winning the Loose Change Challenge! Your Pizza Party is tomorrow! Parents of 3W children, if you have not completed the catering form for your child, please do so tonight by following the below link.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LYN3ZFN
Nicola Cecchele - P&F President
MAD CAMP PHOTOS
If you would like a copy of all the photographs taken over the MAD Camp weekend by our photographer, Maria Bellesini, please drop a USB into the school office in a bag labelled with your name. You will be notified when it is ready for you to collect.
Some photos from MAD Camp last weekend.
INFANT JESUS FAMILY CAMP 2017
Family Camp is a great opportunity to make new friends, experience a bit of the Infant Jesus tradition and this year's theme is "Heroes and Villains".
Venue: Point Peron, Rockingham.
Date: Friday 29 September to Sunday 1 October. (not the long weekend and 2 nights only).
Anticipated cost of $350 per family (this may change after budget confirmation) includes accommodation, all meals, all indoor/outdoor activities and of course lots of fun and laughter.
Places are limited. To secure your place and in fairness to everyone wanting to attend, this will be a first come first serve basis on receipt of non-refundable $50 deposit on or before 19 June 2017.
Please take your slip and the $50 deposit in an envelope with your name to the school office. The date and time will be noted on the slip. We are also asking if anyone has any items (figurines, posters, etc) in relation to the Heroes and Villains theme that you no longer use or need and are willing to donate. We will gladly collect. Please contact Ardrian on 0403439888.
We look forward to seeing you all there, especially NEW families, so start spreading the word! Any queries please don't hesitate to contact
Linda Prestianni 0433 925 857 lindaprestianni@yahoo.com
Ardrian Gonsalves 0403 439 888 ardrian_thurgood@hotmail.com
3 YEAR OLD (Pre Kindy) DINNER
Venue: The Queens
Date: Friday 9 June
Time: 7.30pm
RSVP: 6 June to Justyna jus@dimasi.biz or Facebook
YEAR 2 MUMS NIGHT OUT
When: Saturday 1 July
Time: 8pm
Venue: Minq Bar Burswood Crown
Cost: $40 PP Nibbles/Drinks provided
Contact: Nicole 0400266755 or Maree 0412336965 for payment
RSVP and Payments by 16 June
YEAR 3 BRUNCH CATCHUP
Friday 23 June at Our Table, 180a Grand Promenade, Bedford at 10.30am.
Please RSVP to Justine or Sherrie for booking numbers
All welcome, see you there!
YEAR 4 MUM'S DINNER
Thursday 22 June at 6.30pm
Inglewood Hotel, 803 Beaufort Street, Inglewood.
Come join us for a catch up, something good to eat and a drink or two.
Please RSVP to either Simone simone@epswa.com.au or Tash aarontasha@iinet.net.au to let us know if you will be there.
Canteen Roster
TERM 2
Friday 2 June
Billie Dewitt, Pauline Spence, Rosanna Monastra
Monday 5 June
PUBLIC HOLIDAY - No Canteen
Wednesday 7 June
Sara McMenemy, Alison Wilathgamuwa, Justine Scriva
If you cannot do your Roster please arrange with another Parent to do your Roster as a swap. Please also see the attached Canteen Winter Menu for Term 2 and 3.
Accountability
PARKING - Admin
Please do not pick up or drop off students in the Admin Carpark. This Carpark is for office business and visitors to the school only. It is not a safe area for students to be at anytime due to the amount of traffic and delivery trucks using the space. Please use the designated pick up and drop off areas.
LOVEGROVE WAY
Please consider others and park correctly along Lovegrove Way to help with the flow of traffic in that area.
VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP AND CODE OF CONDUCT
To assist with school based events, please ensure that both of these have been completed.
1. Complete the Volunteer Workshop
2. Read and Sign the Code of Conduct which is new in 2017.
It is a requirement that not only the Parent Volunteer Workshop has been completed, but the school based Code of Conduct has been signed and returned to the office.
Copies of the Code of Conduct are available from the front office or online.
Discipleship
Feastday of St Justin - 1 June
Justin, born in Palestine at the start of the second century, searched everywhere for truth. He traveled to big cities, where he talked and studied with wise teachers. One day, a stranger told Justin to read the Old Testament prophets, who had foretold the coming of Christ. He did this, and it led him to see that the Christian religion taught the truth. He was baptized.
Justin began to speak and write in defense of Christianity, since some people were attacking it. His books give us insight into the early Church. In one of them he described the ceremony of Baptism around the year 160. It was similar to the ceremony today. In another place, he wrote that the Sunday meetings of the Christian community included readings from Scripture, a homily, offering of bread and wine, and giving Holy Communion.
In about 165, Justin was arrested for being a Christian but refused to give up his faith. The judge asked him, “Do you have an idea that you will go to heaven and receive some suitable rewards?” Justin answered, “It is not an idea that I have; it is something that I know well and hold to be most certain.”
Lifelink Day
Please see attached a letter to Parents in regards to Lifelink Day 2017.
A Leader for our time
We are living in a time when many people feel unmoored and uncertain. Backlash and resentment are fuelling a populist rejection of the status quo. Many are dissatisfied with their lot in life and are looking for models of leadership which are authentic and transformative and ones they feel they can trust. This has been reflected in voting patterns across the globe.
We need to find a model of leadership that offers a graced alternative that espouses love, justice and inclusiveness for all.
We need Mary.
We need her more than ever to remind us of a leadership that is universal, profound and world-changing. We need a model of leadership that is gentle, wise and enduring; a leadership that is not shrill or shallow, a leadership that offers hope not hatred.
As the first disciple of Jesus she led by example. Hers was a devoted motherhood as she pondered and puzzled over the future of her beloved heaven and earth child. In leading others to love she knew the heartbreak of seeing her son die cruelly and ignominiously as she watched from a distance.
Yet, after his crucifixion and death – and Resurrection – she did not turn to bitterness or a withering of heart at her loss, but continued to be the woman of good counsel for those left bereft by the death of Jesus and unsure of what to do. She kept Jesus’ followers together, mothering them and binding them in love and memory until the Spirit empowered them to go out to all nations with the message of the Good News.
Mary offers us a leadership that is unambiguous. The only agenda is God and good. Her leadership offers comfort, solidarity, intercession and perhaps a certain spiritual stoicism that goes with knowing that a "yes" in a "no" world needs unwavering courage and conviction.
Her leadership is not about power or position, but about the truth of her son’s salvation message. She does not need a leadership manual or management guide. She does not need power dressing, glib slogans or sycophantic acolytes. All she needs is love. (cathnews.com)
Parish News
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
CONFIRMATION 2017
CONFIRMATION RETREAT, FORMAL VISITATION AND MASS PRACTICE
Friday, 9 June starts at 9:00am at Infant Jesus Parish Centre
Attendance is a MUST!
Please remember to bring a plate to share. Children will be having shared morning tea and lunch. Drinks will be provided. Please ensure that all food that your children will bring on the retreat day are nut free.
Food Suggestion: girls to bring sweets and boys to bring savoury food.
Please remind your children to bring their pencil case and jacket.
At the conclusion of the retreat, Infant Jesus School Students will return to school with their teachers at 2:45pm, PREP students (Catechist school children) will need to be collected from the parish centre.
CONFIRMATION MASS
Saturday, 10 June at 12.00pm and at 3.00pm
· Please arrive at least 1 hour before the Mass.
· For parents who will serve in the Mass, (readers, collectors, and offertory) please see one of our Sacramental team members with yellow badge as soon as you arrive.
· Please bring your child's Confirmation sash.
· For those who ordered the embroidery service from Tony Nguyen, please contact him directly to arrange time and day for collection, as we do not keep your sash in the parish office. Tony Nguyen’s contact number: 0432 106 404.
For your child’s allocated Mass time, please check your enrolment confirmation email or ring the parish office at 92768500 from Monday to Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm.
Please check your email for all other important reminders about the Confirmation Retreat and Mass.
Yours in Christ,
Faith Rico
MORLEY YOUTH GROUP
Infant Jesus Parish 24:7 Morley Youth Group
All youth in Years 6-12 are invited
Join us this Friday night, 6-8pm in the Parish Hall
For more info call Roger 0434 988 711 or Elizabeth 0410 554 393