The children were so excited to participate in the Shakespeare workshop on Monday. Joanna E, Violet’s mum, facilitated an action-packed session with many activities to build the children’s confidence, acting skills and ability to use Shakespearean language. We also looked at the plot and characters of Romeo and Juliet and discussed themes, including Shakespeare’s use of antithesis. The children had so much fun and developed a deeper understanding of our play. Thank you, Joanna!
In English this week, we practised reading fluency with our text, Storm Boy. We focused on the setting of the story and identified strong verbs and powerful adjectives used by the author. We also read a description of a storm and reflected on the way the text made us feel . We discussed the writer’s ability to engage the reader’s senses and even make the storm seem as though it is a character. In Maths we worked
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 3, Term 3
Monday Salad wraps served with tomato, cucumber, carrot and iceberg served with cheese.
Tuesday Rigatoni pasta in Quatro fromage sauce finished with parmesan and basil
Wednesday Vegetable lasagne topped with gratinated mozzarella
Thursday Mixed vegetable risotto
Friday Zucchini and carrot slice
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Deputy Head of School’s Comment
On Thursday Lower 1st celebrated 100 days at school. It is quite extraordinary to reflect on how much development and learning has taken place in this relatively short period of time. The children show steadiness, focus and independence and have embraced both the School Values and the Pause very naturally. Their ability to sit quietly in events is commendable and was beautifully demonstrated in our Teacher’s Day Assembly this week. This is no small feat for 5- and 6-year-olds. Equally, they are confident and enthusiastic participants when required. Thursday was a wonderful opportunity for the children to celebrate this milestone with the rest of the school.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
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Head of School’s Comment
Next week, our 5th and 6th Class students head to Canberra and 3rd and 4th Class students will travel to the slightly warmer area of Lake Macquarie for their camp. Our older students have previous experience being away from home, however, for many of our 3rd Class students, this will be the longest time they have been away from their parents. There will be some natural nervousness to work through, yet it is a wonderful opportunity to meet this challenge in a safe and fun environment and develop independence and resilience.
Julian Wilcock
Headmaster
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Welcome to our Open Day
Our Open Day is on Sunday 26th May, open to the public from 10 – 2pm.
It is a compulsory school day. (Monday 27th May is a pupil-free day to recover.)
This year’s Open Day theme is The Art of Science.
We will hold our annual Cake Decorating Competition during Open Day. Adults and Children’s Categories. Extra points for decorating your cake according to this year’s cake theme of Science in Nature. See what AI came up with above for inspiration…
Parents help run stalls on Open Day. Your class parent will be in touch. Just an hour or so is all that is required on the day.
The day before Open Day is a working bee to decorate/set up. 8am -12 noon, Sat 25th May. Voluntary attendance, please email acoubrough@johncolet.nsw.edu.au if you would like to help.
Children’s Open Day fun activities are free ‘drop-in’ events and pre-paid, pre-booked science-themed workshops. (More details in later school newsletters)
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Non-competitive after school sports choices for Term 2
We are thrilled to inform you about the fantastic non-competitive After School Sport programs we have lined up for our students in Term 2! These sports are on offer for children who don’t participate in PISA Training on a Tuesday, except for Netball as it will take place on Thursdays.
Our aim is to provide engaging lessons that focus on skill improvement while ensuring your child has a blast during the process. These programs are designed to create a positive and enjoyable learning environment, fostering a love for the activity.
Here’s what you can expect from these programs:
1. Skill enhancement: Our qualified coaches are dedicated to helping your child enhance their skills in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.
2. Fun-filled lessons: We believe in the power of fun! Our lessons are not just about learning; they’re about creating enjoyable experiences that make skill development an exciting journey.
3. Qualified coaches: Rest assured, your child
From our Deputy Head of School
On Monday we will be celebrating Nowruz. This is an ancient custom held throughout Central, Western and South Asia and in and around the Black Sea basin, to celebrate the new year. The children in each year have all made something which will be placed on a table called the Haftseen table. For example, our L1st children have been growing seeds to represent new life while our 6th class children have been producing calligraphy. Everything that goes on the table has particular significance. This is an opportunity for the children to embrace different cultures and acknowledge what is common to all humanity.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 8
Monday Lentil and vegetable soup served with crusty bread.
Tuesday Potato gnocchi in a Quattro Formaggi cream sauce
Wednesday Moroccan style vegetable curry with rice pilaf
Thursday Ratatouille penne pasta topped with fresh basil and parmesan.
Friday Vegetable arancini served with tomato and chili chutney
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Shakespeare tips and links for learning lines at home
There are many ways to assist your child at home as we begin preparations for your child’s annual class play.
Rule number 1: Let it be a fun experience!
Rule number 2: Slow and clear articulation is crucial.
Rule number 3: Repetition makes perfect.
Rule number 4: Remember this is a team effort because every part is important!
Here are some tips for your adventures with Shakespeare this year:
Hand-write or print out memory cards to assist with memorising
Record the lines as an audio file and play these repeatedly in the car and at home for your child to recite along with.
Get a copy of Ken Ludwig’s book How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare, which has excellent tips for memorising:
Amazon.com: How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare: 9780307951502: Ludwig, Ken: Books
How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare, eBook by Ken Ludwig | 9780307951519 | Booktopia (E-book version of the same book)
Explore interactive resources online with your child to
On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 5
Monday Salad wraps with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrots and cheese
Tuesday Pumpkin ravioli served with a tomato and basil sauce topped with parmesan.
Wednesday Potato and vegetable pies
Thursday Cream of tomato soup
Friday Thai style yellow curry with jasmine rice
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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