EntertainmentAustralian Children’s Television Foundation: https://actf.com.au/education/content
General EducationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation: https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/homeKhan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/
Readinghttps://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ https://www.audible.com.au/
Mathshttps://au.ixl.com/
Learn a languagehttps://www.duolingo.com/
ArtRemotely visit the world’s museums: https://artsandculture.google.com/
ScienceNational Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/NSW National Parks: https://wilderquest.nsw.gov.au/mapTaronga Zoo: https://taronga.org.au/taronga-tv
HistoryState library https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/learning/learning-homeSydney Living Museums: https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/children-and-family
Physical EducationDaily exercise for children: https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html
Information TechnologyCoding: https://aca.edu.au/resources/
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Some great websites for fun and learning
EntertainmentAustralian Children’s Television Foundation: https://actf.com.au/education/content
General EducationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation: https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/homeKhan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/
Readinghttps://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ https://www.audible.com.au/
Mathshttps://au.ixl.com/
Learn a languagehttps://www.duolingo.com/
ArtRemotely visit the world’s museums: https://artsandculture.google.com/
ScienceNational Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/NSW National Parks: https://wilderquest.nsw.gov.au/mapTaronga Zoo: https://taronga.org.au/taronga-tv
HistoryState library https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/learning/learning-homeSydney Living Museums: https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/children-and-family
Physical EducationDaily exercise for children: https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html
Information TechnologyCoding: https://aca.edu.au/resources/
House Competitions for the Holidays (Optional!)
We have put together some House Competitions along with website links that children are welcome to do over the holidays as part of their Easter Staycation. We want to assure parents and students that the activities are completely optional.
House Competitions for the Holidays (Optional!)
We have put together some House Competitions along with website links that children are welcome to do over the holidays as part of their Easter Staycation. We want to assure parents and students that the activities are completely optional.
Head of School’s Comment
We trust our newsletter finds all our families well and in good spirits during these difficult times. It has been wonderful to see examples of the learning (and fun) that is going on in homes this week. The majority of our staff remain on campus to deliver the programs that have been established as well as explore ways that we can enhance the home experience further. It is a good time to remind ourselves that many of our children may not have experienced as much screen time in the past, and have had little exposure to all the internet offers. While the online world offers many resources we do have to be mindful of the safety of our students at this time. The eSafety Commissioner is Australia’s national independent regulator for online safety. We encourage parents to visit their site listed below, as there is a wealth of resources that may
A simple message
Well done for getting through Week 1 of school at home. One of our teachers summed things up beautifully in her email message to parents today…
“Please do not worry if you are struggling to complete all the work we have set. We will meet your children where they are academically when they return to school. Try to enjoy this extra time with your family and try to practise Gratitude daily. We don’t often get a chance to spend so much quality time with the most important people in our lives…
COVID-19 update at John Colet School
20/03/2020
We would like to thank the community for your ongoing support. Many of our staff are parents and caregivers themselves and your understanding of their situation is greatly appreciated.
As a School, we are monitoring the situation locally and globally, and continuing to develop proportional responses that are well planned and based on official information. The School continues to follow advice as provided by NSW Heath, the NSW Department of Education, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Association of Independent Schools.
Our advice remains, that if you or your child are unwell and experiencing flu-symptoms then you or your child are not to attend school and should seek medical attention as soon as possible, particularly if there is a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath. As is the normal practice at school, if your child presents with flu like symptoms, including a fever, parents will be asked to
Coronavirus update to Parents
We thank all our community for the continued diligence and support that is being shown as our school responds to the worldwide Coronavirus situation. The purpose of this email is to keep you informed of the current position of John Colet School.
As a School, we are monitoring the situation locally and globally, and continuing to develop proportional responses that are well planned and based on official information. We see this as an opportunity to model the Values that our School holds. It is natural to feel a sense of unease at the current time. It is important that we respond cautiously and methodically, acting on best authoritative advice and directives from health agencies and government.
The School continues to follow advice as provided by NSW Heath, the NSW Department of Education, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Association of Independent Schools.
As a School our advice remains, that if you
Term 1 2020 Events Calendar
Chef's best ever Christmas (or anytime!) Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffle recipe
Ingredients
50g toasted coconut50 g un-toasted coconut250g good quality dark chocolate75g unsalted butter50g brown sugar1 can condensed milk
Method
Boil water in a pot. Place a metal or glass bowl on top of the water, add the chocolate and the butter together in the bowl, and bring the water down to simmer slowly. Stir the mixture till starting to melt, add the sugar, condensed milk, 25g of the toasted and 25g of the untoasted coconut. Melt till the mixture is glossy and coats the spoon. Take off the heat and put the bowl in the fridge. Then leave for about 1 hour until the mixture is firm yet pliable. Mix together the rest of the coconut in a bowl, roll the chocolate into balls and dip in the coconut to coat. Put them back in the fridge for 1 hour. Bring them out about 15 minutes before serving.
Merry Christmas and