News from Around the School

'Explore the World from Home' Week

Wow... what a fun week everyone has had without leaving home. Thank you to teachers, parents and children who have explored the world from home this week. Everyone has had a lot of fun virtually visiting places all around the world and out of this world! Children have enjoyed; the farm, the zoo, the aquarium, an African safari and flights into space. Children also  enjoyed creating camp experiences at home and some even camped in tents in their homes and backyards. Talent shows, scavenger hunts, star gazing cooking and other camp experiences were enjoyed. 

This week has given everyone an opportunity to connect with each and to re-energise as we move into the final weeks of term 3. Thank you to all parents for continuing to support your child with their learning, meeting the many challenges and making it successful! Also thank you to our wonderful teachers who continue to work tirelessly to provide the best learning experiences for the children in their care.

Stay safe and happy.  

- Joanne Pearce, Director of Learning & Teaching

This week, teachers provided some exciting virtual experiences and fun activities for students and families to learn from and enjoy without leaving home:

Prep visited the Farm

Year 1's went to the Zoo

Year 2's enjoyed virtual trips to the beach

Year 3's studied the moon and stars

Years 4-6 attended a Virtual School Camp

Preps Down on the Farm

 Year 1's head to the Zoo

The Year 1 students attended a virtual excursion to Werribee Zoo. A zookeeper shared lots of information and taught us all about being a 'Wild Explorer'.  We had lots of fun learning about African animals and will be attending another visit very soon! - Ms Mamone 1C

1B also dressed up for their trip to the zoo!

Bring Your Pet to Google Meet

Year ones were invited to bring their pets to Google Meets and could also dress up as an animal.  Dion even made his own "lion enrichment zone" with lots of things to keep the lions entertained while the zoo is closed! 

- Mrs Torchia, 1A

To the Moon and Beyond with Year 3

Year 3’s have been exploring Space as part of their Camp Week.  We had a night meet where we observed the Moon and tried to see the Satellite train which was supposed to be visible at 6:58pm. The Year 3’s created a place to camp out in their home. Here are some great 3B campsites. 

- Mrs Kirby, 3B

Top Effort from 3A Students

5A Keeping Busy

Year 4 Virtual Camp

Miss Craig spent the evening around a campfire with the Grade 4's.  There were some great fortes and tents set up in back yards and rumpus rooms and the classes told scary stories and shared jokes.  Miss Craig was so proud of everyone's effort and said the children were truly amazing!

Year 4 Camp Week Activities

The tradition of fun morning meetings for Year 4's continued into Camp Week.  Children had ice cream or yoghurt for breakfast. Thanks to all the parents who supported this. - Mr Carlise, 4A

Year 6 Thank You Letters to our Front Line Workers

Year 6 Virtual Sleepover

At Tuesday night's Google Meet we showed off our virtual campsites, shared jokes and riddles and played charades. 

- Mrs Vella, 6C

Dear Front Line Workers...

This week, Lidya from 5B spent time thoughtfully writing a special message and even looked up translations for our community:

Dear frontline workers,

Thank you for sacrificing your time and life to all the people who need your help during these risky and difficult times.  May God bless you with strength to get through each day.❤️

Regards,

Lidya

Virtual Disco for the Juniors!

5pm Friday 11 September

We are so excited to announce that students of Preps to Grade 2 will be invited to join a virtual disco to be hosted by Friend In Me together with Kids Disco Parties so please save the date.  

This will be a live and interactive virtual disco to end your week and have some fun.  The Junior Disco will provide 30 minutes of high energy dancing with your favourite superheroes and princesses – what a great way to get your weekend started all whilst supporting an organisation that promotes inclusion and acceptance in all children (www.friendinme.org.au).

Next week, all students in Grade Prep to Grade Two will receive an invite to register through Operoo (CareMonkey) and once you register for the event you will be provided with a secure and unique ZOOM link and further instructions on how to join in the fun.

Penguins on Parade

Phillip Island Nature Parks has started live-streaming the nightly Penguin Parade.

Tune in on youtube or Facebook page to ask their expert Rangers questions whilst they commentate.

A Message from OSHClub

Dear Queen of Peace OshClub families,

Just a little message to you all at home during this time. We are thinking of you and hoping you are safe and well and enjoying the sunshine and the rain. Please let us know if we can help and support you in anyway.

Kind regards,

Geeta, Antoinette and Ashleigh

We have some riddles for the students as we know children love riddles and they not only provide fun, but also 

help children to think and reason. We would send the answers to these riddles in the next newsletter and in the meantime if  you know the answers we would love to hear them, email us at Queenofpeace@oshclub.com.au.

What word begins and ends with an E but only has one letter?

What gets wetter as it dries?

Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?

What starts with a P, ends with an E and has thousands of letters?

What has to be broken before you can use it?

What begins with T ends with T and has T in it?

Which month has 28 days?

Bobby throws a ball as hard as he can. It comes back to him, even though nothing and nobody touches it.

How?

What is so delicate that saying its name breaks it?

You draw a line. Without touching it, how do you make the line longer?

Uniform

Click here for the ORDER FORM. Orders can be emailed to the new dedicated email address: uniform@qopaltonameadows.catholic.edu.au 

We will contact you to let you know when your order is ready and can be collected from the front office.  CLICK HERE to read the Uniform Policy or refer to the 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET. The winter uniform should be worn during Term 2 and 3 however, we strongly suggest to parents that they have their children wear the uniform which is most comfortable for any particular day. 

*QoP has a 'No Hat, No Play' policy in force in Terms 1 and 4.  All children and staff members must wear a hat when outside.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) on School Students with Disability

Information sheets attached for parents:

Translated versions:

School Photo Day

Postponed to Tuesday 20 October.  The office has securely stored all previously received orders.

Keep an eye on our facebook page

Mrs Belinda Palamara - QoP's Family Engagement in Learning Leader, regularly posts photos of school happenings to share with our families and the community. There are also links for informative and thought-provoking articles for you to read.