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Dear Parents and Carers,
- regular bedtimes
- regular wake times
- time outside in nature at the end of the day
- ensuring nutritious meals
- quiet time for rest
- limiting TV and other screen time in the evenings
- encouraging a warm bath before bed
Building Empathy Through Connection
This week, Stage 3 students engaged in a powerful activity from The Resilience Project—the Human Knot. More than just a team-building exercise, the Human Knot encouraged students to practice empathy, active listening, and problem-solving as they worked together to untangle themselves without letting go.
Aligned with RU OK? Day, the activity helped students understand the importance of checking in with others and being present in conversations. Through guided reflection, students explored how empathy and connection can make a real difference in someone’s day.
Teachers facilitated discussions around:
- How to ask “Are you OK?” with care
- What it means to be a good listener
- When and how to seek help
These experiences are part of our ongoing commitment to building a culture of emotional resilience and supportive relationships at school.
Parent Tip
Try the Human Knot at home or ask your child what they learned from it. Practice asking “Are you OK?” and model empathetic listening.
Emma Grant
Dates for your Calendar
Friday 19th September 9:15am Class Mass- Kindergarten and 5/6 Yellow (Families welcome)
Class Masses
Each term, our students at St Patrick’s are given the opportunity to attend Friday morning Mass with their class on a designated week. These liturgical gatherings are a cherished part of our school week, offering a moment to pause, pray, and grow together in faith.
We warmly invite families to join us at Friday Mass, from 9:15. Masses will continue to be posted in the previous weeks newsletter and weekly notes of which class will be attending each week. Your presence not only strengthens our community spirit but also models the beauty of shared worship for our young learners. Whether you're a regular attendee or visiting for the first time, you are always welcome in our parish pews.
Kindergarten Science
This term, our curious Kindergarten learners have been exploring the fascinating world of materials and their properties. With a focus on weatherproof materials, students investigated what makes something suitable for rain and then put their knowledge to the test by designing and creating their very own umbrella models! Through hands-on experimentation and joyful collaboration, they discovered how science and creativity go hand in hand. We’re so proud of their budding engineering skills and their enthusiasm for learning!
Mel Ferris
Accepting people for who they are is something we should all do. 5/6Y have been learning in Religion how not to discriminate and to follow in the path of Jesus. In English they are reading a narrative called Nevermoor. It is about a young girl, Morrigan, who is born on Eventide. Being born on Eventide brings her bad luck and she is blamed for disasters, even a hail storm that ruined a gazebo! An Eventide leads to Morrigan's inevitable death, but she gets whisked away from a magical man who saves her from her doom. Soon 5/6 will write their own narrative.
Prices and discounts, something everyone looks at and reads is what they have been working out in Maths. Looking at prices and taking off percentage amounts is tricky but they are learning this skill well. Energy is something we use every day but don’t pay much attention to. In Science 5/6Y have been exploring different types of energy, including thermal, chemical, kinetic, light, sound and electrical. Every country has it's history. A significant part of Australia’s history is British colonisation. During this time, the rights of Aboriginal people were taken from them — a truth that is important to understand and reflect upon.
Bella
BEGA AFL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
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