News from Lynda
Whole School Performance
Once again a big thank you to our students for the amazing performance last Tuesday. It was fantastic to see all students participate in some way to make this night a very enjoyable experience for families and friends. Of course this event highlighted the many skills and talents of our students.
Thanks to our very talented Performing Art Teacher and all the staff who supported the students. Thank you to the parents for supporting the students and attending the event. We are grateful to Kilbreda for hiring the venue to us and providing us with support staff who assisted us with the rehearsal and performance.
Sex Education
St Catherine’s and St Paul’s have engaged Cath McCallig to support parents in the area of Sex Education for children. Cath is a teacher, theatre in education presenter, and more recently, as a sexuality educator with Family Life Victoria. Cath is now branching out on her own and offering our parents the opportunity to attend a family evening at St Paul’s.
When: Wednesday 20 November
Where: St Paul’s Hall
There are two sessions being offered, these sessions are attended by children and their adult(s) and are an opportunity to discuss the topics listed. The sessions are designed to be fun and informal.
Session 1 Families, Bodies and Babies. - is usually attended by Years 3/4 families- 6pm - 7 pm.
*Ideas of what makes a family are shared. *Similarities and differences in male and female bodies are looked at. *Body parts are named and the term ‘private parts’ discussed as a lead-in to keeping ourselves safe. *Conception, foetal development and birth are discussed. This will include a brief and basic explanation of sexual intercourse.
Session 2 Puberty: Growing and Changing - (Puberty: Growing and Changing) is usually attended by Years 5/6 families -7:15 - 8:15 pm
*The Who ,What, When and Why of Puberty (including the pituitary gland and hormones). *A quick recap of body parts and their names for those who didn’t attend Session 1 *The physical, social and emotional changes of puberty are discussed allowing time for students to talk with their attending adult(s) about management strategies. *The gender specific changes are explained and again, students have the opportunity to discuss management with their adults.
Cost: $20 per family for one session, $25 per family for 2 sessions.
Please refer to the link below for bookings. I hope many families take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGDTR
Mission Day Mass
Next Wednesday 23 October our Faith/Social Justice/Learning Leaders along with our Senior SCR leaders will represent our school and attend mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne.
2020 Foundation Orientation
Just a reminder to current families with siblings starting Foundation next year, our term 4 orientation sessions begin next week. Please see dates below.
Session 1- Wednesday 23 October- 12:00-1:15pm
Parent Information Evening- Wednesday 30 October @ 7:00pm
Session 2 Thursday 31 October- 2:15-3:30pm
Session 3 Tuesday 12 November 9:15-10:30pm
Curriculum Term Outlines
Term 4 Curriculum Term Outlines are now available for parents. These can be located on the Parent Engagement Platform on the left hand side in the folder labelled Curriculum Term Outline.
These documents inform parents of the curriculum taught throughout the term. Teachers also include important dates and other information that parents need to be aware of.
These documents are also attached below.
Hats & Sunglasses
Hats and sunglasses are now complsory to Term 4 as part of our Sun Smart policy. Sunglasses can be purchased at the office if necessary.
Students in F-4 will participate in swimming lessons at Aquastar on the following dates.
2-5 September
9-12 September
Further information will be sent out via Caremonkey this week.
Year 5-6 Students will participate in the Beach Safety program which will take place on Monday 16 December and Tuesday 17 December.
Further information will be sent out via Caremonkey in the weeks ahead.
Term 4 Dates
Important school dates are listed on the left hand side of our Parent Engagement Platform and are also located in the google calendar in the calendar folder.
