Student Engagement

National Storytime 

The Speedy Sloth

Author: Rebecca Young

Picture Book

The official story chosen for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2023, to be celebrated all across Australia and New Zealand!

It was finally time for the event of the year, Spike couldn’t believe it - the great race was here! The other sloths said it couldn't be done, but Spike didn't care, she was ready to run! From award-winning creators Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie, comes this inspiring story to celebrate all winners ... especially those who don’t come first.

Student Leader Joshua lead us in our National Storytime Event on 24th of May at 11:00am. 

Mary Boutros, Learning Specialist

Pride Month 

Pride Month is a time for LGBTQ+ individuals to gather and celebrate their freedom to live authentically. The LGBTQ+ community deserves affirmed, safe, supported, joyful, and mentally healthy lives free from stigma and discrimination. 

Here at JSA we welcome and support all within our community.

If you are part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer/questioning (LGBTIQ+) community and are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone.

You may wish to reach out to safe friends and family members. Talking to your doctor or mental health professional is also a great idea.

Below is a list of peer driven organisations that provide further information and support.

• QLife — counselling and referral service for LGBTIQ+ individuals: call 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight daily) or chat online.
• Switchboard (https://www.switchboard.org.au/) 
• Lifeline — support for anyone having a personal crisis: call 13 11 14, 24/7, text, or chat online.
• Beyond Blue — for anyone feeling depressed or anxious: call 1300 22 4636, email or chat online, 24/7.
• Kids Helpline — mental health support for young people aged 5-25 years. Call 1800 55 1800 anytime.

National Sorry Day 

National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all share in the healing process. The Stolen Generation Survivors are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities during the mid-1800s to the 1970s.

National Reconciliation Week - 27th May - 3rd June

Is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Lesson plans this week focuses teaching our students on the following topics:

• Who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
• The flags of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• What is connection to country?
• What is an acknowledgement of country?
• How do we care for country?

Jüri Graco-Ilves, Learning Specialist

Student Engagement Events for Term 2 

• ANZAC day celebration
• Pride Month 
• Education Support (ES) Day 
• Education Week
• National Storytime
• National Sorry Day 
• NAIDOC Week
• House Colours Day