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First Eucharist
Congratulations to our year 4 students who celebrated their first Eucharist on Sunday 20 August. Thank you to families, staff and our parish for working together to prepare the students for receiving this sacrament. Our church was beautifully decorated with candles and art work created by the students and families.
MACSSIS Survey
MACSSIS surveys will open this week. The surveys have been created specifically for Catholic schools in Melbourne by the Learning Services team at MACS, in partnership with researchers at Learning First and in consultation with principals in our schools.
Year 5-6 students, a random selection of families and staff are invited to participate in MACSSIS via the secure and purpose-built online platform. The online platform is where our school leaders will access the summary reports that visualise the results of the student, family and staff surveys.
The MACSSIS survey platform is operated by an independent supplier, ORIMA Research Pty Ltd. The platform meets with the high security and privacy standards for handling student and school data.
Students at our school will be provided with supervised sessions, where teachers are on hand to help and answer any questions. Families and staff can complete the survey anytime over the three-week window via an emailed link and password. A hard copy of the link and password will also be sent home this week with the eldest student in the family.
All participation is invited, welcomed and 100 per cent voluntary. The surveys are not a test; they are an inclusive way to support the work we are already doing to improve our school. Everyone has the right to refuse to participate, or withdraw from the survey at any point before, during or after completion of the survey. Please notify the school if your child does not wish to participate.
If you would like more information, please contact the school.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Duke and Tex for winning medals at the Australian Jiu Jitsu Championships held at MSAC on the weekend. Duke received a bronze medal for his weight, belt and age. Tex also competed in his first competition and received a silver medal.There were over 1000 competitors in the competition. What a fantastic effort for both boys!
Father’s Day- Sunday 3 September
Wishing all our dads, grandfathers, guardians and male friends who care for our students, a happy Father’s Day. May they receive much love and joy from their families this coming weekend.
Victorian State Government Initiative
At the 2022 state election the Victorian Government committed to providing Little Angler Kits to students via schools. Year 5 students were selected as recipients based on the Victorian Curriculum focus on movement and motor development, and safety considerations.
The kits include a fishing rod, reel with line, tackle box with some hooks, sinkers, swivels and a lure, as well as a Kids Guide to Fishing – all FREE!
The kits will be distributed through primary schools between 16 October and 4 December 2023, in time for the summer holidays.
The program is voluntary, and we support parents and carers in making decisions that align with their family values and beliefs. You can choose to opt out of receiving a Little Angler Kit for any reason. Please email the school office if you would like to opt out. You can also contact the school to request an adult pick up the kit from the school if you prefer.
office@scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au
You can find out further information at https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/go-fishing-victoria/little-angler-kit-project
Staff Leave
Mrs Carmel Donlon will be on leave from today Monday 28 August until the end of term Friday 15 September.
In her absence, please contact me at principal@scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au
The ILF Great Book Swap
It celebrated all the different Aboriginal languages throughout Australia. In the story, we looked at the different landscapes and words used in Gundungurra language.
After reading the book, we got a sheet of paper with symbols, using local indigenous words, we had to paint. We used water paint and our imaginations. I think I speak for everyone when I say that I had a really good time. I got the sheet with possum, wattle and what I think of when I think of my own name.
George W
School garden:
Our enthusiastic student voice representatives have been busy problem solving ways we can all look after our school grounds to protect & provide the best start to our recently planted courtyard garden bed (thank you P&F) and after noticing some damage to established plants. Their solution came in the way of signage… with the support of the Arts Leaders they set to work making eye-catching posters which have been duplicated, laminated and strategically placed around the school grounds. We discussed the importance of ‘leading by example’ and ways they can be proactive with supporting students who may not be making the best choices with where they play and how they play.
Oval corner:
We are also in the middle of finalising ways to beautify the corner area of the oval after the old mosaics have been removed and the ground has been compacted. It is now open and safe to play in once again. Ideas for the mural which is to be painted when the weather is more predictable in Term 4 is well underway including painting of the bench seats & native plants for the garden beds which surround the space. We cannot wait to get started!
Holt Athletics 2023
Susan Pattinson
PE and Sport Coordinator
Foundation Mathematics - Catch and Count
In Foundation, we have been practicing an addition strategy we call catch and count. When we have a number sentence such as 4 + 9, we catch the larger number in our heads and then use concrete materials to count on. In this circumstance, we count onwards from 9 to 13. This means 9 + 4 is the same as 13!
This week, we have been playing a game using dice to keep catching and counting!
In Year 1/2 we have been learning about time! Students have been learning how to tell the time to the half-hour and quarter-hour using the language half past, quarter past and quarter to. Students created their own clock at the beginning of the unit using split pins and have referred back to their creation throughout the unit to use as a hands on manipulative.
This term Year 1/2 students have participated in weekly Chess lessons. Each week we learnt two new pieces until we knew all of the rules. We participated in different games against our classmates. The chess experts (chess club students) were challenged by playing Chess game variants including 4 Player Chess!
The 3/4s have been busy learning all about money! Financial maths can be understood as any mathematical problem that involves money. Undeniably, money, economics and finances play key roles in everyday life all over the world and so the importance of understanding this concept is high.
Grade 3-4 have really been enjoying learning about money in maths the past 2 weeks. Miss Burnet's group have been exploring and organising events based on different financial budgets. Students were given $100 to plan a birthday party for 12 people, in which they needed a cake, food, entertainment, decorations and a location. One group managed to plan a party for just as little as $87! The students loved this activity and were very successful! So parents, look to your children if you need help planning their next birthday party! With Mrs Moore and Mrs Pearson, students have been exploring money and representing it in multiple ways. They have worked on adding and subtracting, worded problems and counting the change to the nearest five cents. Children enjoyed working with budgets and creating posters on the items they’d buy, making sure they always got the right change!
In 5/6 we have been learning about the connection between fractions, decimals and percentages. At the end of this unit, we practised collecting and converting data, using M n M's. We used our knowledge of multiplication and division facts to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages, showing this information in a grid and pie chart.
POM POM POPPER
Last week's STEM activity challenged students to create a simple launcher toy to propel a pom pom. Using only a plastic cup, a balloon and a pom pom, students engineered a launcher that was graded on the distance it flew. For some year levels, accuracy was also measured as a target was involved. There was much discussion about push and pull, projectile motion, potential and kinetic energy.
Alas, there can only be a handful of winners and this week they are (drum roll please…)
Foundation - Liam
Year 1 & 2 - Kimara
Year 3 & 4 - Leila F
Year 5 & 6 - Finn M and Jensen W
Introducing 'Pancake Mondays' where Lin will be cooking a delicious pancake breakfast for before school care every Monday morning.
Yum! Thank you Lin
