St Francis Xavier Primary School - Lake Cargelligo eNewsletter

During 2023 our educational focus will be to improve Literacy and Numeracy skills — staff, students and families working together so all our students achieve at least 12 months growth. Other goals for the year are:

Build a community that continues to learn - Implement system Literacy and Numeracy initiatives which will increase student assessment data.

Enhance and maintain the wellbeing of all - Continued increase of attendance rates and implementation of school-wide Well Being Policy.

Build a community that is connected - Increased promotion of the school Vision and Mission statements throughout the community and to continue to increase family attendance at school events.

We are at the half way mark of the school year, the end of Term 2. We have had many successes and celebrations this term. Thank you to families that have supported the health of all our school community through keeping unwell students home and ensuring students are wearing their Winter uniforms, including jumpers in the morning.

Thank you to the families that joined us last Thursday for our Books in Home Assembly. We are extremely grateful that our students are the recipients of this program. All students received another 3 free books and we hope they are enjoying reading and sharing these treasures with you all.

Congratulations to all the students who received awards at this assembly. Thank you also to the students who sang, danced or lead our assembly.

Congratulations also to the students who represented our school at the WR Athletics Carnival. Congratulations to Sasha, Matilda, Aiden, Sophie, Haydn, Jay, Jayden, Ivy and Leigha. It was a pleasure to see them all competing and enjoying the day. Special congratulations to Leigha Brooks, as she will be continuing onto the Archdiocesan Athletics next term in 3 events; 100m, 200m and High Jump.

Thank you to the families that have met with their children's class teachers for Parent Teacher Interviews. These opportunities are valuable for families, students and for class teachers. Thank you to the families that were understanding of the need to change times. Any family that missed these interviews and would like to meet with class teachers please do not hesitate to contact the school so one can be arranged.

We wish all families a restful and safe school holiday! Friday 30th June is the last day of this term with all students returning to school on Tuesday 18th July.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders hold the stories that make up the oldest living culture in the world! This year's NAIDOC theme, 'For Our Elders', is an opportunity for all Australians to ensure we are learning from our Elders' knowledge and perspectives, and that these continue to be passed down through generations for millennia to comee.

God of all wonder,
We pause in the busyness of our days to listen deeply to the wisdom of this land and those who belong to it.
May our minds be open to dialogue,
May our hearts be open to transformation and
May our hands do the work of reconciliation.
We ask that the Spirit accompany us on our journey of healing on these lands, seas and waterways;
We also ask the Spirit of peace be with all those who are living a life of fear, dispossession and distress.
We make this prayer in the name of Jesus our brother and friend. Amen.

The end of each term allows us to reflect on our work and our role within the community. We have had several opportunities this term to actively live our School values of Mission through Courage, Kindness and Reconciliation. Our liturgies, that we celebrate with our parish family, have been prepared reflecting the themes classes are working on. Students are demonstrating their reverence and respect with their reading, singing and participation. Special Shout Out to Amelia and Scarlet who have participated in every mass this term, thank you for your leadership and commitment. Our Leadership class continue to share their smiles with the community with the Meals on Wheels program. Their conversations demonstrate their understanding of the importance of service and looking after others. One highlight of the term was the Christian Unity Mass. The Mass provided the opportunity for us to share our faith with the other churches in the community. We thank the students and their families for their participation. For our staff and families that experienced illness and lost loved ones this term, please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Hoping all our school community have a safe and happy holiday.

Term 2

Friday 30th June - Year 6 School Mass @ 11.30am - Please join us as we celebrate NAIDOC Week

- Last day for Term 2

Term 3

Monday 17th July - Pupil Free Day - Staff Spirituality Day - no students

Tuesday 18th July - Term 3 begins - 1st day for students

Wednesday 19th July - Year 6 Excursion to Canberra

Friday 21st July - League Tag Clinic for K/1/2

Monday 24th July - NRL Clinic for 3/4/5/6

Tuesday 25th July - School Photos

Wednesday 26th July - Grandparents Day - Feast of St Anne and St Joachim, Jesus' grandparents

- Year 6 Transition commences - 2pm Sport at Central School

Friday 28th July - National Tree Planting Day

Monday 7th August - CATHOLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION - Regional School Visit

All schools in Australia are required to participate annually in the National Consistent Collection of Data for Students with Disability (NCCD). This allows our Catholic sector to continue to provide and prioritise innovative and high-quality teaching and learning to support all students on their learning journey. Above all though, our Catholic tradition demands that educators see every child as equal, inherently sacred and worthy of dignity and respect. Our Catholic schools support children and young people with disability as an act of love, not merely as a legislative requirement.

What is the National Consistent Collection of Data?

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on Student School Students with Disability (NCCD) is a process that all schools must complete on an annual basis. It is designed to count the number of students who receive additional adjustments or “help” at school because of a disability. This national data collection helps federal and state governments plan for the needs of students with disability. It is also the way that schools seek and receive funding to support the learning needs of their students.

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Kindergarten

Integrated Infants learnt about the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. As we explored the Jewish roots of Jesus we learnt about different celebrations and how events from the past are commemorated. The students were so excited to make their menorah candles!

Year 1/2

Year 3/4/5

Year 6

Our Year 6 Leaderships class have been participating in community work by volunteering to assist with Meals on Wheels.

Congratulations to our Attendee Award Winners

for Weeks 7, 8 and 9

We will be announcing our Term 2 best attendees on Friday! This will be put up on Facebook.

Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.

When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier, as does social skills ~ your child will build and maintain friendships with other children.

Students are participating in the WR Public Speaking competition again this year. Public Speaking is an essential skill for all students. Students will be asked to present a 2-minute or 3-minute speech on Thursday 3rd August at school. From this 2 students from each class - Year 3/4/5/ 6 - will be chosen to represent the school and compete against the winning students from St Mary's at West Wyalong.

Public Speaking Assembly – Thursday 3rd August at 11.30am

Topics for students to choose from are as follows: -

Year 3 - Time Limit: 2 Minutes - Topic: MY BACKYARD

Year 4 - Time Limit: 2 Minutes - Topic: SPORT BRINGS US TOGETHER

Year 5 - Time Limit: 3 Minutes - Topic: LEARNING FRROM THE PAST

Year 6 - Time Limit: 3 Minutes - Topic: DIFFICULT JOURNEYS

Over the holidays students have the time to start their speeches or think of ideas for their speeches.