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Christ the King SCHOOL 126 Dunrobin Road Warradale SA 5048 Phone 08 81983100 [email protected] www.christking.catholic.edu.au
Out of School Hours Care
Phone: 1300 105 343 0452 247 971
www.campaustralia.com.au
Term 3 Issue 2 12 August 2021
IMPORTANT DATES Dear Families,
Welcome to week 4.
I’d like to thank all parents and family members who continue to support the health and
safety of all our community by wearing masks and observing social distancing require-
ments. It is wonderful to see this community awareness for the good of all. I will continue
to provide you with COVID updates as they come in.
Despite COVID and the current restrictions, it is our aim at CTK to provide consistent and
high-quality teaching and learning programmes for all our students and so much has
happened this term across our classes.
In Reception Literacy groups are up and running in the Literacy Block learning time. This
times allows for explicit teaching in various areas of literacy and involves students doing
small group reading, fine motor skills, listening post, phonics and using IPad Apps to
create texts. A full and engaging programme for learning literacy in Reception.
Similarly, our Year one class continues to focus on explicit literacy instruction. Year 1 is
also learning about graphs and data, exploring chemical science and learning about
procedure writing and sharing recipes from families.
Across R-2, they have the opportunity to be involved in an AFL Sports Clinic where they
have the opportunity to practice football skills. Year 2’s are also getting to know SA
Australia as part of their Geography unit.
The Year 3 class is, busy and engaged in learning and are discovering and researching facts
about the Earth and its relationship to the sun and moon. This has introduced new scientific
vocabulary. Year 3’s are also designing a PowerPoint about their discoveries.
In Year 4, there is always quality learning and have been enjoying Base 10 maths and have been
co-constructing their learning. The Year 4 class have been using IXL which is a great resource
which implements ICT and differentiates learning. Smiling Minds has also been implemented in
the Year 4 class as a resource which supports positive mindset and thriving insides !
Year 5 is an active and flourishing class who is learning about Financial Literacy.
This is coinciding with their Zoo Snooze Camp where the students have been given the figures
for the camp, including costs for everything and they had to work out a budget. Maths is a part
of our everyday routine and activities and the Year 5 class have been provided with authentic
learning about how important maths is in our lives. Let’s hope they are within budget !!
Please note that the school is required to
comply with COVID safe practices and that school events may be cancelled at short notice
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER
18th August 1st Communion practice night 6:30pm
22nd August 1st Communion 2:00pm
23rd—28th
August
Book Week
Book Week Parade 23rd August
25th August Parent Workshop 7pm
Resilience & Child Brain
Development
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE (more information to follow shortly)
25th August School Photos
26th August Multi-Cultural Day
29th August 1st Communion 2:00pm
30th August SACPSSA Touch Football
Carnival
3rd Sept Mass 9am
8th Sept School Board 7pm
17th Sept School Disco
21st Sept Catholic Schools Music Festival
23rd Sept Reconciliation Liturgy 7pm
24th Sept Pupil Free Day
Cont. over
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The Year 6 class has been busy writing applications for the opportunity to be School Leader and I am pleased to announce
that Bella, Caddie, Jayden and Matthew are our new school leaders for Semester 2. I congratulate each of them for their
wonderful applications and the way that they highlighted how much they value CTK and how they are going to be role models
and representatives of our school. Well done. Congratulations also to our new Samiration Leaders in the areas of Social Jus-
tice, Environment and sport.
CTK is a happening place and somewhere where students can Flourish and Grow. I feel very blessed to be a part of this
dynamic school and will continue to drive authentic and high-quality teaching and learning in the school.
Looks like the weekend weather is going to be nice, so enjoy.
God’s Blessings,
Helena
Helena
Principal Christ the King School To Flourish To Grow
During the recent lockdown I posted a prayer each day on SeeSaw and received feedback that many families used the prayer
time as an opportunity to stop, be quiet and reflective together. The prayers varied between formal prayers with responses to
Christian meditation and giving thanks for nature. Some parents were surprised that meditation is a ‘Christian’ experience.
Meditation has always been part of the Christian tradition. The tradition of meditation was particularly taken up by the earliest
Christians who went to the desert to live a life of simplicity and prayer and it continues to this day. Early disciples learnt to repeat
a phrase and repeated it as they went about their daily lives.
In modern times the practice of meditation has become more popular as humans seek ‘Spirituality’ in their lives. Christians, also
feel a need for certain periods of retreat into solitude to be recollected and be in God’s presence. We know throughout the
Gospels Jesus spent long hours praying in the silence during the dawn, at night and in the desert. We are invited to continue this
contemplation.
We can understand contemplation as looking gently at a beautiful, sunset, mountain view or nature path. Christian meditation is
not about clearing you mind but more about filling it with God through quiet contemplation or prayer. To begin take some time
just to ‘BE”. Contemplate a view and give thanks for your life, the view or something that strikes you as beautiful or awe inspiring.
Continue to have quiet reflective moments when you are doing your morning run/walk, following your child as they ride their
bike or roller-skate. or sitting in the garden in the sun. God welcomes us to take time and meditate on our world.
RECONCILIATION SACRAMENT
All students in Yr. 4 have received an enrolment form for the preparation of the Sacrament of reconciliation. This sacrament was once known as Confession. Parents or students in Yr5 and Yr6 are most welcome to enrol their child for sacrament preparation, forms are available from the Front Office. Forms are due this week. Please feel free to see me for clarification and as always to ask questions.
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ADELAIDE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY This year we are invited to participate in the Adelaide Diocesan Assembly. The assembly is a gathering of various representa-tives across the community to discuss life and the local church. They will be asked to make recommendations for the work and mission of the archdiocese. We are invited to participate through a period of consultations, our input to the consultation will help shape the agenda for the assembly. You can add your respond by filling in a postcard available form the front Office.
Teresa Pascoe
APRIM
(Assistant Principal Religious Identity and Mission)
BOOK WEEK- Launch Parade 23rd AUGUST Our book Week Costume Parade is less than 2 weeks away and the children are becoming very excited.
Children are encouraged to come dressed in a costume from a book they have read or has been read to them. This year ’s
theme also allows children to come dressed from an ‘OLD WORLD, NEW WORLD, OTHER WORLD’. Look out for the Book week
flier coming home this week.
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE- Due Soon Many forms are rolling into classrooms ready to be added to this year’s school entry list.
ALL forms need to be returned to each classroom’s green or yellow tub no
later than
Wk 7- 3rd September
Teresa Pascoe
Teacher/Librarian
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10 Ways to Raise a Reader As we move through the term, many of our reception students are in the early stages of their independent reading
journey. This is a very exciting time as students build confidence and learn so many new strategies and processes. To
support all learners on their reading journey we encourage parents to support their child from the moment they are
born. Below are 10 great strategies on how to raise a reader:
1. Read from day one. Start a reading routine in those very first days with a newborn. Even very young babies
respond to the warmth of a lap and the soothing sound of a book being read aloud.
2. Share books every day. Read with your child every day, even after he becomes an independent reader.
3. Reread favourites. Most children love to hear their favourite stories over and over again. Rereading books
provides an opportunity to hear or see something that may have been missed the first time, and provides anoth-
er chance to hear a favourite part.
4. Send positive messages about the joys of literacy. Your own interest and excitement about books will be
contagious!
5. Visit the library early and often. Public libraries are great resources for books, helpful advice about authors and
illustrators, story times, and more. Make visiting the library part of your family's routine.
6. Find the reading and writing in everyday things. Take the time to show your child ways that adults use reading
and writing every day. Grocery lists, notes to the teacher, maps, and cooking all involve important reading and
writing skills.
7. Give your reader something to think and talk about. There are many different types of books available to read-
ers. Vary the types of books you check out from the library, and seek out new subjects that give you and your
reader something to think and talk about.
8. Talk, talk, talk. A child's vocabulary grows through rich conversations with others. No matter your child's age, nar-
rate what you're doing, talk in full sentences, and sprinkle your conversations with interesting words.
9. Know your stuff. Parents don't need to be reading specialists, but it is important to understand the basics about
learning to read.
10. Speak up if something doesn't feel right. Parents are often the first ones to recognize a problem. If you have
concerns about your child's development, speak with your child's teacher and your paediatrician. It's never too
early to check in with an expert.
“Parent workshop on Resilience and Child Brain Development”
Wednesday 25th August at 7pm
Christ the King School Hall
Further details and a registration link will be distributed next week.
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Jayden, Caddie, Bella & Matthew
Samaritan Leaders for Term 3
Environment: Sebastien & Nyaradzo
Liturgy / Social Justice
Shanice, Blake, Sienna & Saoirse
Sport Paige, Anna, Luca, Harry, Ryan,
Louis, Thomas, Darrien, Lucas (absent)
School Captains Semester 2
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Cross Country Carnival—Years 3, 4, 5, 6 How does one become a butterfly?
You have to want to learn to fly so much that you
Are willing to give up being a caterpillar.
-Unknown
Discovery Learning Time
Each morning across the school all students participate
in Discovery Learning time where they have the oppor-
tunity to further develop skills in a variety of areas. This
time may look different in each classroom and could fo-
cus on skills like oral language, play, social interaction,
mindfulness, creative thinking, problem solving and im-
agination. Each class uses a variety of materials and re-
sources each day and we have been very lucky to have
the Parents and Friends group donate some play equip-
ment for the Junior Primary classes to use!
Fidget Toys
At the moment there seems to be a great rise in popu-
larity for fidget toys. These include pop its, fidget spin-
ners, stretchies and chewable necklaces. They are col-
ourful, fun to play with and a great distraction when
needing something to do. However, for many children
these fidget items actually aren’t toys, they are tools
that allow them to regulate their emotions, calm them-
selves, express their frustrations and centre their focus.
Therefore, as a school we ask that students only have
fidget items at school if they are an educational support
tool. This is something that is organised and agreed up-
on with their classroom teacher and parents following
several rules around their use.
Students who do not have permission to use fidget toys at school will be asked to take them home, so they
do not get broken, lost or become a distraction in the classroom. We thank you all for your cooperation with
this.
Emma Heinrich Inclusive education Coordinator/Leader of Learning
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Christ the King SCHOOL 126 Dunrobin Road Warradale SA 5048 Phone 08 81983100 [email protected] www.christking.catholic.edu.au
Out of School Hours Care
Phone: 1300 105 343 0452 247 971
www.campaustralia.com.au
LOST: Missing rain jacket, size 8 with Darcie on name tag. Please return to the office if found. Thankyou Found: Deck chair left at Cross County Carnival. Please collect from office.
We are now on Instagram
To follow us search christthekingschool5046
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Cross Country Carnival—Years 3, 4, 5, 6
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Cross Country
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Information on safeguarding children can be found on the link below
The following link is one of the main reference points for any person seeking information on how to respond to an
allegation or concern of harm, or risk of harm, against a child or young person.
https://www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/our-schools/safe-environments-for-all
Volunteering at CTK
If you wish to volunteer at Christ the Kind School, the following are mandatory requirements and are part of the School and SACCS Child Protection Policy; Police Clearance: Acceptable forms of clearance: • Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide—Letter or card to be presented. • SA Police Officer—SAPOL badge to be presented. • Australian Federal Police—AFP badge to be presented. • Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) letter from the Department of Human Services. WWCC for volunteers are free and can be applied for via the following link: https://screening.sa.gov.au/applications/application-information-for-individuals • All children under 14 years of age exempt. Screening and verification checks will last 5 years.
WHS Induction & completed Volunteer Details Form, Health Form and Applicant Declaration Form. • Forms can be found on the following link: http://www.christking.catholic.edu.au/community/volunteering For more information on volunteering please read information on the following link.
http://www.christking.catholic.edu.au/__files/d/11655/20150113_RAN-ECVolunteersHandbook2015to2017_KM.pdf
Responding to Abuse and Neglect (RAN) on-line training. Please complete and return certificate to the Front Office. You can find the on-line training by going to: https://www.plink.sa.edu.au/pages/signup.jsf
The RAN on-line induction session for volunteers takes about 60 minutes and includes an assessment which can be done inb numerous sittings if required.
Please contact Meri at the Front Desk if you have any queries.
Safe Environments for All | Catholic Education South Australia
Every child has the right to be safe and free from all kinds of abuse, including bullying and harassment, and neglect. Schools are mandated child safe environments with legal, policy and pro-cedural requirements for staff and volunteers.
www.cesa.catholic.edu.au
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2021 CALENDAR TERM 3
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun
Week 1
July
19 20 21
22 23 24/25
Week 2
July
26 27 28 29
30
National Schools
Tree Planting
Day
31/1
Week 3
August
2 3 4
P&F Casual Day
Green & Gold Olympic Day
5
6
Mass 9:00am
7/8
Week 4
August
9 10 11
School Board
7pm
12
13 14/15
Week 5
August
16 17 18
1st Commun-ion Practice
Night 6.30pm
19 20 21/22
Sunday
1st Communion
2pm
Week 6
August
23
Book Week
Book Parade
24
Book Week
25
Book Week
School Photos
Parent
Workshop
26
Book Week
27
Book Week
28/29
Sunday
1st Communion
2pm
Week 7
August/
September
30
SACPSSA
Touch
Carnival
31 1
2 3
Mass
9:00am
4/5
Sunday
Father’s Day
Week 8
September
6 7 8
School Board
7pm
9 10 11/12
Week 9
September
13 14 15 16 17
School Disco
18/19
Week 10
September
20
21
Catholic
School Music
Festival
22 23
Reconciliation
7pm
24
Pupil Free
Day
25/26
