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2019 BELLFIELDATHLETICSCARNIVAL - SENIOR SCHOOLNEWS - JUNIOR SCHOOLNEWS - TERM 2CALENDAR -

A Message from BellfieldCollege CEO

DR SAM JEBEILE

Asalamu Alaykum Peace and blessings upon our Holy Prophet and His Pure Progeny. What an amazing first term we have had balancing between our spiritual, academicand co-curricular activities has proved to be a fruitful endeavour for both students andour dedicated team of staff. Thank you to all the parents who attended Parent Information Evening, it was apleasure to meet you and for our staff to provide you with a plan that will assist inachieving the best results for your children as we build the essential partnershipbetween home and school. The Parent Seminar presented by Sheikh Hamid Waqar on ‘Leading a Balanced Life’was also a great opportunity to work with parents on optimising the activities of ourchildren to achieve wellbeing in the fast paced environment of our modern world. Thekey messages were simple but effective based on modern research including the needfor a quality diet, a good night’s sleep and a balance between spiritual, academic andrecreational pursuits. Our College continues to thrive in the academic scene as we build our quality teachingand learning platform with strategic professional development for our teachers in theLiteracy and Numeracy action plan to continue to build on last year’s significant growthin NAPLAN. There are more exciting announcements to make on the 2018 NAPLANresults in coming weeks. The Senior School is also working in similar fashion underthe leadership of Mrs Ramadan and addressing the important aspects associated withthe RoSA and HSC preparation in 2019.

Our Learning Support Program is in full swing from Kindergarten to Year 8 and is providing bothin class and out of class support for students in literacy and numeracy. Our Junior School Giftedand Talented program is also operational and we have registered for the ‘Tournament of Minds’which will allow our students to compete against other schools in this domain. The Bellfield Choir has been selected after an extensive audition period and are currently beingtrained by a professional in this area. Congratulations to all students who have been selected andwe look forward to listening to spiritual performances later in 2019. Our College Sports Coordinator, Mr Hussein Akil, has been very busy organising our weeklysports programs and ensuring a high level of competitiveness in our athletics, cross country,basketball and soccer preparation including a very talented Bill Turner Cup team. We look forward to introducing some new co-curricular initiatives in term 2 including media andfilm production and I will keep you informed as we develop this exciting initiative. We also continue our strong relationship with local Aboriginal elders from the Gandangara LandCouncil who were kind enough to visit our College and share condolences and wishes after theevents in New Zealand. Our students have also prepared the most beautiful reflections and weare filled with hope about the future ambassadors we are developing at Bellfield College. Peace and blessings Dr Sam JebeileCEO, Bellfield College

Thanks to our brother Uncle Malcolm and colleagues from Gandangarra Land Council who visitedthe College today to discuss issues of International Peace and Harmony with our CEO Dr Jebeile

A Message from the

Head of Senior School MRS MOUINA RAMADAN

Assalamu Alaykum, The 2019 academic year has been a busy one for Bellfield College in many aspects, in particular acommitment to our faith, as we are challenged to be the best possible examples of virtue to eachother. The most important element in making this year a success is creating an innovativeenvironment in which we have a much more active engagement of students, and involvement ofparents and members of the community. This edition of the Bellfield Bulletin highlights studentsachievements throughout Term One, College Programs and upcoming co-curricular activities forSenior School 2019. TERM ONE HIGHLIGHTS:HSC CLUB: students preparing for the Higher School Certificate are provided with ongoing afterschool support in each subject area. Encouragement is important, motivation is critical, andinvolvement is key. ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM: Students considered at risk due to low attendance and/or areobserved to be struggling academically are selected to join the program. The program consists ofteacher mentors, university mentors and psychologists. Core objectives aim to provide students withpreventative measures, and alternative strategies. Parents are invited to attend meetings with theirchild’s mentor. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Friday Sports afternoon forms an integral component of College HealthyLifestyles and Physical Education programs. Student chosen activities either on or off campus maychange from term to term as we aim to enhance involvement, engagement and enjoyment. The SportsCurriculum ensures students of all abilities demonstrate progress across all outcomes. PUBLIC SPEAKING - NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARTS UNITSenior Students undertook auditions for the following NSW Government Arts Unit Public SpeakingCompetitions designed to develop confidence, communication and speech-writing skills.The Plain English Speaking Award:The Plain English Speaking Award aims to encourage the use of clear and effective spoken English.Since its inception in 1978, the competition has provided an invaluable opportunity for NSW seniorstudents to improve their confidence and to develop their speech-writing and public speaking skills. Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award:The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award aims to encourage the use of clear and effective spokenEnglish. Since its inception in 1995, the competition has provided an opportunity for NSW juniorsecondary students to improve their confidence and to develop their speech-writing and publicspeaking skills.

A Message from the

Head of Senior SchoolMRS MOUINA RAMADAN

TAS FILM FESTIVAL AND THE YOUNG ARCHIESEntries to the Film Festival will be produced on campus. Film techniques the focus as studentscommence filming their digital storyboard. Characters are brought to life as they are transformed withmovement, angles and lighting. Entries to the Young Archies Network are displayed in this edition.

SHE SUMMIT: sport and leadership program inspiring young females. Our compression studentsparticipated in a pre and post survey at the Summit last December run in partnershipwith SHE SUMMIT and Western Sydney University. The survey was about the needs and wants offemales in Sport, Health and Education. The students worked in small groups with girls from otherschools. The next part of this program; 11th April is the launch of the survey report as thelaunch becomes symbolic of Youth Week celebrations. Year 12 student Zainab Mohammadi has beenasked to be part of the Q and A panel at the SHE Summit Launch. Other Bellfield students will be part ofthe day as this is an incredible opportunity to show their support, as Zainab joins a panel with otherfemale sports leaders including Haneen Zreika (a professed AFLW player) as well as other VIPs invitedby the Office of Sport and the Australian Sports Commission. CAREERS: The Careers Program at Bellfield College is an important part of the schools educationalprogram. The role of Careers Adviser Ms. Haidar is to assist students in making informed and realisticprofessional choices.Phase 1: Personality Test Students from year 11 and 12 conducted a ‘Personality Test’ via their onlineplatform ‘MyCareerMatch’. They received a personalised Career Profile which suggests ‘Top 5’ careerchoices along with further guidance. Students discovered personal strengths and employability skills.Phase 2: Advice and Information post-school options covering University, TAFE, Private Colleges,Apprenticeships and Traineeships, Paid employment and Gap year options, alternative career pathways,subject choice selection and work experience.Speakers from universities, TAFE, Industry, Defence Forces, NSW Police Force etc are organised toadvise students of varied career options. Careers field trips take place throughout the year wherebystudents are involved seminars, expos and Industry visits.Phase 3: Exploring Careers will access and engage in online services, top 5 career interests, andindependent research tasks looking into pathways to enter courses. BELLFIELD COLLEGE SENIOR SCHOOL chosen to host the NSW DEPARTMENT of EDUCATIONPublic Speaking event: In some exciting news for Term 2, I’d like to extend an invitation to all families toattend the local finals of the Plain English Public Speaking competition held 6th May 2019.Finally, I’d like to wish you all a safe and restful Easter holiday break. Please take time out to spend withyour children, family and friends. I pray that we return in Term 2 ready for some more great achievementsas we embark on new adventures.Mouina RamadanHead of Senior School – Bellfield College

Assalamu Alaykum Parents and Bellfield Community,

2019 Olympic games?

It surely felt like it as year 3 – 12 Bellfield students attended the 2019 Athletics

Carnival in record numbers.  It was a proud moment for the school with over 400

students attending the carnival to compete, support and join in the spirit of

sport, faith and togetherness.

The day started off with the 800m, which was a great indicator of the greatness

of athletes that was to come. We witnessed our students running

with all their might, pushing themselves to complete the 2 laps in the 35-degree

heat. You could hear the cheering of fans, teachers and parents as the racers

competed for first position.

We then moved on to the famous 100/200m races. WOW….as we witnessed our

little champions in action. I can definitely speak on behalf of all teachers when I

say this; we definitely have talent at Bellfield College. From our mini champions

on the junior side, to our leaders of the senior school, we witnessed athletes that

had nothing but the finish lines glowing in their eyes. Even those who did not

compete for positions were pushing themselves to try their best and complete all

races they entered.

Field events were something else with some of our junior students showed some

great strength in the shot put throws displaying strength that could definitely

make them victorious in representative carnivals. Our biggest field event display

was the senior boys high jump. A battle for top position was a very tight contest

until none other than Mr Paras stepping up and eliminating all senior boys with

one jump (didn’t even need a warm up).

BLUE, YELLOW, RED AND GREEN constant chants throughout the day from

students roaring through the stadium. This then became a battle of house

chants . All teams came up with 3 minutes worth of house chants, unfortunately

the red and green team were knocked out of the competition, which left us with

the Blue, and Yellow teams. The blue team produced a master class of creative

chants. Chants that you would hear at an English premier league soccer game,

but this wasn’t enough. The noise that the Yellow team produced sent shock

waves throughout the Campbelltown region. Their Syeda Khadija pride lifted

them to victory.

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Finally…time for the relay races. This consisted of every house group nominating their

fasted runners for the junior, intermediate and senior relay race. It was evenly spread

across all house colours and each team came with one victory. But…the teacher vs.

student race was something else. In both male and female races, the students

became victorious and left their teachers behind. It wasn’t meant to be for the

teachers and the students have the bragging rights for 2019. Don’t worry, the

teachers let them take this one, next year is a new year!!

With all these competitive races, one of the highlights of the day came as the sound

of the Adhan echoed through the stadium. All athletes, teachers and parents kept

their competitive nature aside and joined in as one during the congregational prayer.

It was truly a remarkable experience and beautiful site to witness.

Overall, the athletics carnival was a great success. Students, teachers and parents

were safe and happily enjoying the carnival. All events ran smoothly and the stadium

was kept in pristine condition. Congratulations to the Blue House (Lady Aasiya a.s) for

being victorious in the 2019 Athletics Carnival.

I would like to thank all the students for their efforts and excellent behaviour at the

carnival. It was truly a pleasure to witness such pride and honour during each of their

events and support towards their house colours.

I would also like to say a huge thank you to Dr Jebeile, Mrs Ramadan and all teachers

involved in the carnival. This couldn’t have been done without you and you really

pulled through to create a great atmosphere. Finally, I’d like to thank our

administratoin staff Swaleha, Sam, Amy and Grace for providing us with assistance in

the background.

Alhamdulilah the 2019 Athletics Carnival has officially been closed. See you all next

year.

Wa Salam

Hussein Akil

Head of PDHPE

Sports Coordinator

SENIOR SCHOOLUpdates and Ach ievements

Yr 8 Visual Arts

C O N T E N T S

Students Excelling inthe community

GRIP Leadershipconference

Young ArchieCompetition Entries

Year 8 Visual Arts

Year 8 Visual Arts have been developing hybrid

animal using Photoshop in the Colleges

computer lab. Students have refined their use

of tools within Photoshop and have created

wonderful final products. These works will be

used to develop a painting on a skate deck for

the remainder of the Term.

Bellfield College

Student Goals

Sport News

Yr 7 Art

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On Friday 8th March, our student leaders - Nour Hariri, Zeid Noun, Zeinab Mohammadi, Abed Hayek, Rida Said and IssaWacha Hasan attended the 2019 GRIP Leadership conference held at the Western Sydney University - Parramatta campus. It was a great interactive day where our leaders not only had to reflect on their own personal leadership skill but also how theycan use their combined abilities as a team to develop and implement student initiatives to best promote the culture of thecollege and the causes and issues they choose to support. For me the day reinforced what are the true characters of a leader: confidence with humility, focus on others, reliability andempathy. When I reflect on the student leaders for 2019, each one of them are a true leader: Nour Hariri (School Captain) with her positive nature and empathetic character and reliability to always get the job done, ZeidNoun (School Captain) with his willingness to contribute and give back with quiet confidence,Abed Hayek (Vice Captain) with hisconfidence to lead by example and lead with infectious energy and humility, Zeinab Mohammadi (Vice Captain) for her focus onhelping others in areas of her strengths and generosity with her time for others, Issa Wacha Hasan (Prefect) for his empathytowards all and humble nature, Rida Saif (Prefect) for her positive passion to make a change so early on in joining the collegeand her focus on helping others,Batoul Tawbe (Sports Captain) for her reliability and dedication to help, Mohammad Hayek(Sports Captain) for his positive nature and ability to lead by example, Layal Ibrahim (Sports Captain) for her reliability andpositive attitude towards others and Rouhulla Mousawi (Sports Captain) for his enthusiasm to help and empathy for others. Together these young men and women can achieve anything and I truly look forward in seeing what they can accomplish throughout 2019 and beyond Mrs Jennifer DowleySenior School Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator

Women's football or women's soccer is the most prominent team sport played by women around the globe. It is played at the professional level in numerous countries throughout the world and 176 national teams participate internationally. It is the dream of one of our Bellfield girls to one day be apart of one of those national teams, the Australian national team. Zainab Mohammadi has been working hard over the last few years both at school with her academic studies as well as out onthe soccer pitch. She has worked her way up from club soccer to this year playing for Sydney Olympic U17 in the NationalPremier League. To juggle HSC study and high level sport is not easy feat - it takes determination, organisation, drive and a dream for thefuture (as well as a lot of support from her family). Zainab is a role model for our junior students not only for her success in sport but also in her passion to give back. Zainab canoften be seen helping coach the junior Bellfield girls during her lunch breaks and also devotes time to participating in volunteerfootball events outside of school that will help promote sport for Muslim women and young women in general. She has beeninvited to attend to attend the "Women in Sport for Social Change" evening panel to be held on Friday 15th March in Sydneywhere she will hear from an exciting line up of emerging leaders, gamechangers and international guests of the YoungSportswomen for Change leadership forum. The night is designed to develop leadership skills and promote cross-culturalbonds through sport as they bring together women from Arab nations and Australian women harnessing sports' potential to drive positive social change in their communities. Bellfield College is proud to recognise and commend young adults like Zainab who dare to dream to be the best they can be. Jennifer DowleyPastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator Snr School

Students Excelling in the Community

2019 GRIP Leadership Conference

Beginning in 2013, this annual competition is judged by the Gallery’s communityengagement manager and a guest judge, based on merit and originality. As well as online, all finalists are displayed at the Art Gallery of NSW held in conjunctionwith the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes exhibition. Artworks receiving an honourable mention are also displayed online and, since 2014, atSydney’s SH Ervin Gallery.

YOUNG ARCHIE COMPETITION-

ART GALLERY NSW

Mariam is my cousin. Livingwith Treacher CollinsSyndrome, she’s lived throughmany ordeals and difficulties,and she’s had more surgeriesthan I can count. I decided todepict her in this piece becauseof the numerous ways she’sinspired me. She’s nowpursuing her dreams, studyingmedical science in university,and her constant endeavour tolearn and grow inspires me todo my best, too.

Zainab Yassine Year 9

In this artwork, I have decided to draw and paint my dearest older sister. She is one of the most importantpeople in my life and she is such an amazing role model. My sister has always taken care of me in so manyways and I am eternally grateful to her. She is beautiful in many ways, talented in many ways and has such akind heart. She deserves so much more than what I can give her. I will endlessly support her and cherish thetime we spend together. Words cannot describe how much she means to me. I can’t even imagine my lifewithout her. I will always stand by her side even if the whole world is against us. My love for her is infinite.

Amal Al Hussein Year 9

All students are to return in Term 2 of 2019 wearing full Winteruniform If your child does NOT have a Blazer please order now for

School Photos later in Term 2.Our uniform shop is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday’s.

Appointments are essential.By appointment only – (02) 9606 2666

Uniform Shop

Recognition AssemblyYears 7 - 12 Recognition Assembly willtake place Friday the 11th April 2019 at9.15am. Parents are welcome to attend.

Senior School BasketballOn Wednesday 20th February, the college sent 2 girls teams and 2 boys teams to represent the

college in ISD representative Basketball.The teams worked hard all day, representing the college and themselves impeccably. The

students displayed an improvement in their skil ls and abil it ies throughout the day with the helpof coaches, Sheik Hamid and parent coach Mr Karnib. Thank you to both these brothers for their

efforts on the day!

Teams consisted of :

U15 girls:Rayan Nassour, Zainab Yassine, Nancy Masri, Sadaf Kazmi, Tina AlMousawy, Mour Haidar,

Sabil la Karnib, Fatima Ghadban, Zahra Taimori, Mariam Hidroj

Players Player - Rayan NassourCoaches Award - Nour HaidarMost Improved - Tina Mousawi

U 15 Boys:

Hussain Karnib, Kasim Farhat, Rashid Taimori, Ali Merhi, Mansour Hossaini, Abbas Chokr,Mahdi Hassan, Hussein Salim, Mateen Hossaini, Hisham Ahmadi

Players Player - Hussain KarnibCoaches Award - Abbas Chokr

Most Improved - Kassem Farhat

Open Girls:Nour Hariri, Zainab Mohammadi, Rooman Ahmadi, Mallak Naim, Sadaf Hazara, Sarah Alzamily,

Layal Ibrahim, Fatima Toufail i.

Players Player - Rooman AhmadiCoaches Award - Zainab Mohammadi

Most Improved - Mallak Naim

Open Boys:Issa Wacha-Hassan, Ali CHokr. Abed Hayek, Mujtable Mousawi, Ibrahim ElReda, Abdullah

AlHirz, Ali Rihda Hussein, Mohammad Hayek

Players Player - Ali ChokrCoaches Award - Issa Wacha-Hassan

Most Improved - Ali Ridha Hussein

Well Done to All!Jennifer Dowley (PDHPE teacher)

As part of the Senior Schools Pastoral Care Program we are always looking for opportunities to extend and inspireour students to be the best they can be. On Thursday 14th March, a group of our senior girls (from years 7 - 12) had the opportunity to be apart of an eventorganised by Football New South Wales and Sydney FC.  The program included eight international guests all supporting  the “Sportswomen For Change” Leadership Forum funded by the Council of Australian Arab Relations, (the forum is also run by Football United). The purpose of the event was to provide opportunities for female students around Sydney, with an interest in sport (especially football) to;CONNECT with girls from different communities, PLAY team building and football games, BE INSPIRED by role models from Around the world, Football United, Creating Chances, Football NSW and Sydney FC.  What better way to celebrate International Womens Day? The group consisted of Zeinab Mohammadi,Layal Ibrahim, Rayan Nassour, Zahraa Abdullah, Dana Hariri, Nour Hariri, Batool Tawbe and Iman Karnib The girls where broken into different groups with other girls from schools all over Sydney and they played both teambuilding and modified soccer matches with their new teams throughout the day. The girls had an amazing daymeeting new female athletes, building relationships and sharing skills. As always, the girls represented themselves and the college impeccably. Well Done!! Jennifer DowleyPastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator Snr School

Inspire Connect Play

Students in Year 7 have been workingthrough the elements of art, focusingon line and tone in a still life study

JUNIOR SCHOOLUpdates and Ach ievements

Hijab Day

C O N T E N T S

Police Visit Kindy

Big Veggie Crunch

Word on the Street

Bellfield College

Dear parents, This term the pastoral care team has been working hard to implement many strategies to improve studentbehaviour in the junior school. As a result of parents, staff and huge student efforts we are seeing a decrease in student behaviour issuesboth on the bus and on the playground. Student’s behaviour in the classroom has been outstanding. We have only had a few minor incidentsthroughout the term. This year to celebrate National Day against Bullying and Violence (March 15th) and Harmony Day/ImamAli’s birth (March 21st) students have not only participated in bulling prevention workshops, but alsoactivities in the classroom to consolidate their understanding.On Harmony day we had an Action Education performance to demonstrate to students the power of being abystander, and they learnt the theme “Bullying does not make you tough” through a fantastic, educatingacrobatics show.Students have also participated in a Say No to Bullying poster competition this term, creating someexcellent posters with the theme “Be Kind, Lend a Hand”.Thank you to all parents and students whom have worked with our team throughout the term, your supportfrom home is highly appreciated and necessary. Kind regards,Mrs Williams & Miss BarronJunior School Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Pastoral Care Update Term 1 2019

Hijab Day!

Congratulations on the Birth Anniversary of Sayeda Fatima(sa) whom as we saw today still stands as a source ofstrength and guidance to all generations. Today wehonoured the girls of year 4 for embracing the Hijab anddress code of Sayeda Fatima (sa). The dress of modestyand humility that aims at highlighting a lady for who she isand not what she appears as. Special thank you to ourguest speakers Sheikh Hamid Waqar, Sister Najwa Karnib,Mariam Toufaili (year 10), Batoul Haidar (year 4) andBatoul Hamka (year 4). They each brought a differentdimension to our ceremony and for that we are grateful.Let this occasion be a reminder to honour all the women inour lives and show them our appreciation for all that theydo every day.Warmest Regards, Sister Julie Karaki - Illuminations

Police VisitKindy

KINDERGARTENA Term at a glance

Asalamu Alaykum,Dear Parents, What a fantastic first term it has been of learning and fun for kindergarten! From Star reader book fair, to Healthy Harold, to our recently mastered good morning routine, our firstterm has been nothing short of excitement! LiteracyThis year, we have commenced a brand new InitiaLit program.Through this program, kindergarten has learnt many new letters of the alphabet and can now identifyand read words consisting of these letters. We have got to know some special characters to help usremember the sounds these letters make. We have met Maggie Mouse, Sammy Seal, Tommy Tiger,Andy Ant, Poppy Princess and are finishing the term learning about Iggy Insect. Throughout this term, kindergarten students have focused on many storybooks and are now able todiscuss what happens at beginning, middle and end of these stories, we can identify the front, backspine, author, illustrator and blurb of these books. We have also created many creative artworks basedon these stories.A highlight for kindergarten was creating an igloo based on the story “The very Hungry Bear” and a 3Ddaisy from the story “Bogtrotter”. Students thoroughly enjoyed these activities. NumeracyThroughout numeracy lessons, students engaged in lots of fun and creative maths play. We learnedhow to measure the length of classroom objects using party streamers, how to tessellate different sizedareas using 2D shapes and how to create patterns using different objects such as blocks and shells. ScienceIn science, kindergarten have been learning about our living world. We have looked the features of livingand non living things and how we can use living things for food and clothing. We have looked at theprocess it takes for food to come onto our plates at home as well as how to eat a healthy range of foodsfrom the food pyramid. A highlight for kindergarten was exploring the dairy food group and making somechocolate ice cream as well as the fruit and vegetable food group and making a class fruit salad. CAPAIn CAPA music lessons, we explored musical concepts such as pitch and tempo through many wellknown Wiggles songs such as ‘Do the twist’, ‘Hot potato’, ‘Romp bomp a stomp” and “Fruit Salad” whichKP performed at out K-2 assembly. We also learned some religious songs such as “Allah madeEverything” which KC performed at our K-2 assembly. These were highlights for both classes as theythoroughly enjoyed performing in front of our friends and family. Overall it has been a very rewarding term with lots of reading, learning, playing, creativity and fun! We look forward to learning lots of new things in term 2 as well as our gymnastics lessons and ourexcursion to the farm. Kind regards,Miss Cardinale and Miss Paras

Across term one of 2019, Year 2 students have embarked on an exploration of living things aspart of their science and technology learning. Throughout the unit, students have been guidedthrough research and investigative process to identify the elements which various living thingssuch as animals, plants and humans require forsurvival, and identified the commonalities whichthey all share. This led to further investigation into the roles which air, water and nutrients playin the life cycles of all living things; through which students explored links to healthy eating andenvironmental sustainability. Students in 2C, 2M and 2A have also investigated the concepts of growth and reproduction ofliving things in an experiment involving growing their own vegetable and legume plants (seephotos below). The students have all been highly engaged in the hands-on tasks and theteachers have discovered quite a few green thumbs in their classes!Year 2 have gone aboveand beyond in their learning as they continue to research, observe and record their findingsabout the process of germination as their plants grow. We look forward to applying the knowledge gained in this unit to sustain and maintain our wellbeing and our environment. Reem Chokr

Year 2

Dear parents, This year our learning support team has expanded with lots of wonderful initiatives on the horizon! Our team now includes three teachers and three teachers’ aides, and had now expanded to not onlyinclude a Gifted and Talented program, but also an exciting Maths Mastery program to support studentsin Years 3 – 6 with understanding of number sense. Our teachers and aides have been working hard to support students in literacy also, includingsupporting students up to Year 8. Our programs and team teaching will continue into term two andthroughout the rest of the year. Students have been thoroughly enjoying their learning support sessions as they are engaging andpaced at a level suitable for our students. If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to contact Bellfield staff toensure we can all work together to support our students. Looking forward to next term!The Learning Support Team

Assalamu Alaykum Dear Parents and Guardians,Year 6 have worked extremely well in all Key Learning Areas this term. We have seen so muchimprovement in their comprehension, writing and public speaking skills and their work ethic in class hasbeen exceptional. The lessons have been a mix of ‘education and fun’ and they have responded very wellto that. In Science, we have been learning about how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managedenvironments for health and nutrition. We turned this into a fun practical lesson where the students usedonly sustainable products to make a healthy sushi lunch. Although it was messy, students enjoyed beingable to take what they’ve learnt in class and put into something practical. Year 6 had had a flying start to the year learning many new things and acquiring new skills. We havebeen enjoying the athletics program run by Sportit and of course the athletics carnival was awesome. Weare looking forward to competing in an inter school League tag competition run by the Liverpool CityPolice Area Command on Thursday the 11th of April. We are also excited for the soccer clinic from theWestern Sydney Wanders at school on Friday 4th April. We were unlucky on our Jane Mcgrath Cricketday as the weather stopped the event on the day. Sydney Thunder came out and it was cancelledbecause of the thunder and lightning that day. Year 6 has run the competition last week with both year sixteams playing each other. The skill level of the boys and girls teams has really improved. Thank youYear 6 teachersMr Khreizat and Mr O’leary