Welcome to 5J

Hi Parents and students,

Firstly, you may want to quickly pop the kettle on and settle into a comfy seat because being the first blog post for the year, it is packed with information.

Secondly, welcome to the beginning of another school year! I trust that you have all had a fantastic break with your loved ones and are ready to get back into some routines and normality. I can’t wait to see all the students on Monday and meeting any parents that I haven’t yet throughout the course of the first term.

This is the first blog post for 2020. You should expect to find a new blog every fortnight, which will highlight any great learning, as well as the main concepts that are being covered in the classroom and any important events that will occur over that fortnight.

I know there is plenty of communication between the school and parents via texts and they may sometimes slip through to the keeper, but I hope that you endeavour to skim and scan your way through all the blog posts as it is a very important communication tool between teachers and parents. Reading the class blog with your child each fortnight will actually be included in their Home Learning Grid (more information on this below) so it will be a great way for both you and your child to spend a little time together and at the same time keep up-to-date with their education.

And… For the record, this will officially be the longest introduction to a blog post ALL YEAR! They will be shorter in the future… I promise!!!

Affirmation of the Week:

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

New Bell Times

Doors open: 8:30am

School begins: 8:40am

Recess: 10:40 - 11:00am

Lunch: 1:00 - 1:40pm

End of School Day: 3:00pm for everyone, including pick up lane & bus.

Late and Leave Early Passes

Gathering time begins at 8:30am until 8:40am. Please ensure that your child is at school by 8.40am. If you arrive at school after 8.40am parents are required to attend the office first with your child to sign and pick up a Late Pass and then give this to the class teacher. If you wish to collect your child early from school, you are required to come to go to the office first, collect a Parent Pass and then hand this to the classroom teacher as you collect your child. 

Crunch ‘N’ Sip

Each morning the students will get a break to have a Crunch & Sip break. The idea of Crunch & Sip is that the students have a short break to increase their energy levels, increase awareness about eating fruit and vegetables, as well as encouraging them to drink water and keep hydrated throughout the school day. 

Labelled Items

Please ensure that all personal items (hats, drink bottles, lunch boxes, uniforms crunch & sip containers, etc) belonging to your child are labelled to avoid losing items!

Specialist Timetable

Music – Monday

Indonesian – Tuesday

Physical Education – Wednesday

HASS – Wednesday

Book Exchange

Students will be required to have their LIBRARY BAG at school on WEDNESDAY.

Uniforms

Term one is our Summer uniform: 
Girls - Summer dress with brown sandals or black leather school shoes (not canvas runners) with white socks.
Boys - White shirt, grey shorts with brown sandals or black leather school shoes (not canvas runners) with grey socks. 

 Please see school website for more information. 

Please note that the Year 5 classes will be required to wear their sports uniform on WEDNESDAY (normal) and FRIDAY (faction).

Home Learning Grid

OLC is following a new format for homework this year, from Years 1-6. This will be based on the Ian Lilico homework grid. Below is an insert from his book to give you an idea on how it will work and what types of activities will be included in their grid.

“It will enable parents to get children to do their share of work in the home including housework, shopping, physical activity such as sport training and engaging in family outings such as walking, fishing and exploring their world – activities which enhance family life. It also covers areas such as reading, being read to, playing a game with parents, research on the computer, music practice and many others.”

This will not be sent home until week 2 and will be discussed further at the Parent Information Evening.

Teacher Contact

If you have any question or queries please don't hesitate to email me at:

nicholas.jones@cewa.edu.au

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Whole School Mass @ Our Lady of the Southern Cross - 9am, Friday 7^th February

2. Parent Information Evening - Tuesday 11^th February
    (Session 1: 5-5.30pm & Session 2: 6 - 6.30pm)

3. Swimming Trials Yr 4-6 - Tuesday 18^th February & Geographe Leisure Centre

4. Board & P&F AGM - Wednesday 18^th February @ 7pm

LEARNING

Under this section you will find the main concepts being covered in the classroom.

That is all for now! If you are still reading, I thank you and applaud your resilience and persistence J

Until next time, choose kind…

Mr Jones