News of the Week
Dear Parents/Carers,
This week we will talk about the House Cross Country, St Patrick's Day and the group of students who went to the Cathedral. We will be interviewing students and teachers about different topics. Hope you enjoy reading our newsletter.
Environment and Sustainability group
Naplan Interviews by Seb and Luke
What was the most difficult part of Naplan and why?
Some questions about topics in Mathematics that we haven't learned yet and I didn't really know what to do and just guessed the answer.
What part of Naplan did you enjoy the most and why?
Probably writing because it told you what to write about and I really liked my story. We got to write about a key. In my story the characters went into an escape room and found the key but the key couldn't fit through the door. The key had a phone number and they called the number and were told how to get free.
How did you go with Naplan?
I think I did pretty well but some questions were pretty difficult and I did my best. We had a time limit which made me feel stressed at the end but at the start I felt very calm.
Casey
What was the most difficult part of Naplan and why?
Writing a narrative because it was hard to think of a topic and the beginning, middle and end. Also grammar because normally online you can auto correct but writing on paper was difficult because you couldn't auto correct.
What part of Naplan did you enjoy the most and why?
Maths, because it wasn't as hard as the other subjects.
How did you go with Naplan?
I think I did well because I was focused and confident in my writing and the other subjects.
Senior Student Interviews by Emi and Lucy
Kirra
What is your favourite colour?
Yellow because it is a bright and vibrant colour.
What is your favourite sport?
Netball because it is fun and enjoyable.
Did you like cross country?
Yes, because I am competitive and I like running.
What are you learning in class?
We are learning about debating.
Tabitha
What is your favourite colour?
Green because it's a happy colour.
What is your favourite sport?
Soccer because it involves lots of teamwork and I enjoy the sport.
Did you like cross country?
Yes, because I enjoy running.
What are you learning in class?
How to create persuasive debates and I have learnt that it is very important to understand the difference between fact and opinion.
Finn
What is your favourite colour?
Blue because it’s a calm colour and it reminds me of my dad.
What is your favourite sport?
Soccer because I like meeting new people.
Did you like cross country?
Yes because Blue house came second.
What are you learning in class?
Equivalent fractions and I have learned that they can go on forever.
WHOLE SCHOOL EXCURSION by Ruby and Lola
The staff have a whole school excursion planned to Healesville Sanctuary as a welcome back to school. We are looking forward to spending this day with everyone! The date for the excursion is Friday 31st March. An Operoo note was sent to you. (Don’t forget to sign it soon!)
If parents would like to join us, you must pre book your tickets. We would love you to join us for lunch.
Feast Of St Patrick Interview with Liturgy and Community Group by Lucy and Emi
Viola
Where did you go?
We went to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
What was the best part about going there?
The games and concert at the park.
What was your job there?
We were there to represent our school and pay our respect to Saint Patrick.
Who went with you?
The Liturgy and Community group which has Aisha, Camilla, Josh, Hunter, George, Tom and Evan
Josh
Where did you go?
We went to the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in the city.
What did you like about it?
We got to go to a concert and play lots of games.
What was your job there?
To represent the school and go to a Mass.
Who went with you?
The Liturgy and Community group, Mrs Marziano and Deb G
House Cross Country: Interview with Xavier (House Sport Captain) by Ruby and Archie C
On the 20th March the whole school had House Cross Country. Everyone had a great time! Well done to our fabulous commentator Aisha.
What do you like about being a sports leader?
I like helping out the students and on Fridays getting the sport equipment out as well as PMP.
What do you do in PMP?
We teach the Foundation kids the basics of sports like how to throw and catch.
How did it feel to win cross country?
It feels great for Red House to win for another year and to cheer them on.
Harmony Day by Lola and Seb
We are celebrating Harmony day on Friday 24th March and students are encouraged to wear a touch of orange. We have been doing activities all week for Harmony Week. One of the activities we are doing this week will be presented on Friday at the school assembly at 2:15 in the afternoon.
Holy Week by Archie C and Toby
Easter is coming up and we have events to celebrate the occasion, times and dates below. Each class has a song to sing in one of the liturgies. Please join us as we celebrate this special liturgical season.
Palm Sunday Monday 27th March @ 2.15pm
Holy Thursday Wednesday 29th March @ 2.15pm
Good Friday Monday 3rd April @ 2.15pm
Easter Sunday Tuesday 4th April @ 2.15pm
Easter News!
Our school easter raffle is coming up and the more tickets you purchase the more chances you have to win lots and lots of chocolate! Please start dropping off Easter Eggs in the office starting next week. We look forward to seeing Tracey surrounded by chocolate and other Easter goodies! The Easter Egg Raffle will occur on Thursday 6th of April at our Assembly at 2:15pm.
Hot Cross Bun Orders are live on CDF - don’t forget to order some yummy hot cross buns for your Easter morning breakfast (along with an Easter Egg!)
We are also holding an Easter Bonnet Parade so make sure that on Thursday 6th April you wear an Easter Bonnet! The Parade will take place at 9am in the Hall.
Thank you for reading our newsletter,
George, Viola, Josh, Evan, Camilla, Iris, Hunter, Aisha and Tom
Congratulations to Jessica and Matilda on their recent baptism!