This week we conducted our annual Teacher’s Day celebration. Our usual celebrations were significantly modified due to current restrictions and we met separately with Primary and Infants. Our Leadership Team all gave a short reading taken from the Srimad Bhagavata which speaks of 24 teachers. The readings acknowledge many teachers and we looked at 7 in particular: The Arrow Maker, the Earth, the Air, the Sky, the Water, the Moon and the Sun. The children were asked to reflect on the things around us that can act as our teacher if we have our eyes open. During a conversation with 6th class, one boy made the observation that by teaching or demonstrating something, you magnify the thing itself. In this way we are all teachers.
Di Renshaw
Deputy Headmistress
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Getting smarter every day in Lower 1st
One hundred and one days of learning, and counting! Lower 1st loved their celebration of being ‘101 Days Smarter’ on Thursday this week. They all dressed up as the 101 Dalmatians, but Cruella was nowhere to be seen! Thanks Miss Cipollone and and Mrs Cooper for planning such a delightfully doggie day, with at least 101 fun activities ranging from writing 101 words, counting 101 objects in groups of ten (plus 1) and making dalmatian masks with their 6th class buddies. More photos are on our Facebook page.
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6T e-meet Jacquie French and perfect their twangs!
6T are honing their writing skills after an online writing festival featuring the very famous Australian author, Jackie French. Now they know more about enhancing their writing by ‘showing not telling’. And they learned how using our sense of taste, hearing and smell gets the reader to imagine all kinds of events! Dominic’s suggestion – “Burgling bush-rangers crashed through the doors with a noise like a clap of thunder” was read out by the presenter and Jackie French’s comment was, ‘Oooh, yummy!’ It was exciting taking part in the online event and we were one of over 170 schools all writing together! The photo shows some of 6T taking part in the activity via webcam.
Shakespeare Accents
Meanwhile, our drama Teacher Miss Emmanuel has asked 6T to work on their Texan accents over the next few weeks. She gave them a link to some Youtube videos which may help with this skill:
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Getting children off to a positive start in sport
Our main aim in our sports lessons for kindergarten children is to introduce them to basic movements to improve their motor skills. We use a range of fun listening games using numbers and colours to introduce the students to the concept of spatial awareness. We also use a range of different stimuli such as balls, beanbags and hoops to enhance basic skills such as catching, throwing, running and jumping. As the year progresses we begin to introduce the students to skill-based activities, in small groups, with the aim of developing team-work and communication.
John Colet School is part of the local PISA Competition, which runs in Term 1-3 and allows children from Year 3 to 6 a chance to participate in competitive sport. We believe Year 3 is a great age for them to be introduced to competitive sport as it allows us to develop vital concepts such as team-work, resilience,
John Colet School chef’s Tomato Sauce recipe – packed with veges
This tasty tomato sauce is packed with veg and is a staple in many of the children’s favourite lunches at John Colet. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 cans crushed tomatoes
0.5 jar tomato paste
100g drained semi dried tomatoes
2 roasted capsicums
2 peeled diced carrots
3 diced celery stocks
0.5 peeled diced kumara
0.5 peeled diced butternut squash
5 cloves Garlic
1 brown Onion
50ml Balsamic vinegar
2tsp brown sugar
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Mixed Herbs (0.5 bunch Basil 0.5 bunch Rosemary 0.5 bunch Oregano)
Method
Roast the pumpkin, sweet potato, capsicums and zucchini with a little olive oil till the vegetables are soft, then drain off any excess oil.
Take the basil off the stalks, keep the stalks and the leaves separate.
Saute the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, rosemary, oregano and basil stalks in a pot till the onion and garlic are soft and caramelized. Add the drained semi dried tomatoes, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook for 10 minutes stirring periodically. Add the tomato
On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 2
Monday Pizza
Tuesday Asian style yellow curry
Wednesday Veggie burgers
Thursday Penne pasta with tomato and red pepper sauce
Friday Stir fry vegetables with noodles
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Introducing John Colet’s new Registrar
Sadly, next Thursday, the 30th July, we will be bidding a fond farewell to Belinda James (pictured at right), our School Registrar. Belinda’s husband was recently offered a promotion in Melbourne and together they shall be relocating permanently.
Belinda has been with John Colet School for almost 7 years and during this time has been the welcoming hand that our families have first encountered, the supportive guide during enrolment and a central figure in many of our events and celebrations that occur throughout the year.
Moving into the role of School Registrar, we are very pleased to welcome Mrs Sandi McGuinn. Sandi is a parent of John Colet School, with two boys in 3rd and 6th Class. Sandi comes to us with significant experience in marketing and administration, including within student school admissions, internationally. We believe her experience and connection with the values of our School will be a wonderful addition to
John Colet School Garden Club – all you need to know about learning how to grow
What we cover in Gardening Club
Worm Farming
All about Worms: How long do they live? What do they eat? How are they born?
How to make a seedling mix from Worm Castings
Planting seedlings
Planting & growing from seed
Caring for & feeding the garden
Growing in recycled containers
No Dig gardening
All about Seeds
Investigating the soil
Things you need to know
Autumn & Winter Garden Club – Please bring warm clothes & footwear
Spring & Summer Garden Club – A change of clothes & footwear
If your child has an allergy that requires an Epipen please make sure they have one.
Student Fee: $10 per class due at the beginning of each term, I will email an invoice.
I bring gloves, tools & materials for the gardening club.
I provide biscuits, fruit & cheese; if your child is on a special diet please pack a Gardening Club snack pack for them.
Things I need to know
Parent/Guardian contact phone number, preferably 2 contacts.
Your email for garden
Comings and goings
While we are very sad to be saying goodbye to Belinda James soon, she will be with us for the start of Term 3. Belinda’s final day is the 30th July. We had a great response in applications for the role of Registrar and I am pleased to announce that Sandi McGuinn will be joining us from the 20th July. Sandi is a parent of two boys attending John Colet, Coby in 6th Class and Joshua in 3rd Class. Sandi comes to us with significant experience in marketing and administration, including within Admissions in a large international school. Please make her feel welcome.
Also joining our team is Ms Frances Dawe, above. Ms Dawe will be joining us in Reception in Term 3, as Mrs Searle remains on medical leave. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Akshai Bhandari who has been helping us out recently. He has