Veritas, Week 10, Term 2

From the Principal

Ms Allen’s Students of the Week

Jaxon Finnis, Sienna Wiles, Theresa Nguyen, Evelina

Ms Allen’s Students of the Week

Zoe Ferrara, Thomas

Ms Allen’s Students of the Week

Isabelle Modica and

Ms Allen’s Students of the Week

Makayla De Silva

Assistant Principal’s Corner

Repor&ng to Parents

EducaFonal research shows that parental involvement and encouragement plays a significant role in a student's success in school. For parents to be acFvely involved they need up to date informaFon on their child's schooling. SEQTA Engage provides this informaFon with one click of a mouse! SEQTA Engage is a web portal, allowing parents and students to log on to the Infant Jesus School's Learning Management System (SEQTA), at any Fme and on any device.

How to reset a forgo^en password:

1. Go to the Infant Jesus School Website homepage - h^ps://infantjesus.coneqt-p.cathednet.wa.edu.au

2. From the SEQTA Engage login page, click the Forgot your password? opFon.

3. Enter in your email address. If SEQTA has an account associated with this email address, it will send you further informaFon to assist in accessing your account.

4. Then click reset my password.

5. If your username and email address are correct and if SEQTA can find an account with those details, you will receive an email directly from SEQTA with further instrucFons.

6. Please go to your email to retrieve instrucFons on how to reset your password.

Follow the link in the email to reset your password. The link is only acWve for ONE HOUR. If you need any further assistance with this, please contact the school for further informaFon.

Cyber Safety

On Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 6PM, we will be hosFng Paul Litherland, a renowned cyber-safely speaker and owner of Surf Online Safe.

Paul’s is very much in demand as his ability to share his knowledge and experFse in this area is always very engaging and informaFve. His presentaFons include cyber bullying, digital ciFzenship, online footprint, social networking and networking in general, online gaming, website use and many Fps and tricks to ensure all are kept safe.

ICAS Assessments

Infant Jesus School will be once again parFcipaFng in the world-renowned ICAS Assessments this year. ICAS Assessments is a wholly owned enterprise of Janison SoluFons Pty Ltd and is a provider of educaFonal assessments and compeFFons for schools, including ICAS. ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English and MathemaFcs.

This is not a compulsory assessment; however, we encourage you to consider entering your child into English. Payments are made directly to ICAS. Learn more about ICAS here: h]ps:// www.icasassessments.com/products-icas

More InformaFon has been made available via further documentaFon on Seesaw.

The web link is: h^ps://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

1. Enter school code and password - KML523

2. Top right hand corner- My account

3. Right hand list: View ICAS Parent Orders

4. Scroll down and you'll be able to see the enFre order history to date

5. You can also view the student list to assist with your planning

Our school’s unique access code is: KML523

Online parent payment closes Sunday 1 August 2022.

IMPORTANT: Please enter your child’s name accurately into the System as it will appear on their ICAS cerFficate.

Students must sit the assessments designed for their school year level.

Sacramental Program

Throughout the year Fr Greg, Theresa Choo, Sacramental Co-ordinator, Sue Goodwin; Billy Dewi^ and many more parish volunteers ensure all aspects of the Sacramental Program for Year 6, Year 4 and Year 3 are extremely well planned.

We are Called

Thank you

This week children from Year 1 to Year 6 have the opportunity to parFcipate as a performer or as the audience in the IJS Got Talent.

The Year Six ChrisFan Service Ministry are extremely excited to be coordinaFng this event.

AutumnA Season of Change

For the past two weeks, the Pre-Kindy children have been invesFgaFng the season of Autumn as they were curious about the leaves falling from tree in their play area. We read books that explained what happens in Autumn and then explored the school environment to observe the changes that were occurring to the different trees.

Ager collecFng a variety of coloured leaves, the children made their own leaf by tearing Fssue paper in the colours they had discovered and changing a green leaf into a beauFful Autumn one. They made a background using a simple pa^ern in red and yellow dye which they observed making a new colour as the dye ran down the page. To complete their artwork, the children used a variety of different leaves and printed these onto their background.

Autumn, we discovered, is a season of change.

Our Food Groups!

During Health, our Pre-Primaries have been learning about the five food groups. We’ve learnt some examples that belong to each food group and how some actually belong to more than one - did you know macaroni and cheese belongs to both dairy and grains?

We’ve also discussed how the foods we eat can be sorted into either ‘always’ foods and ‘someFmes’ foods. ‘SomeFmes foods’ are those not belonging to the five main food groups and should only be eaten in moderaFon.

Pre - Primary Health

Year One Science

Popcorn

This term in Year 1 Science we have learning about Chemical Sciences. This includes exploring how we can change materials.

The children began the unit exploring how we can physically change materials by folding, twisFng, cufng, scrunching etc.

The Year 1’s then used their five senses to observe before and ager a chemical change - this being the hot air.

It was a fun and tasty science experiment!

Pre - Primary Science

Bridges

This term in Pre-Primary Science we have learning about Chemical Sciences. This includes exploring materials such as metal, wood, plasFc or paper and their properFes.

For this acFvity we tested materials to see if they were strong or weak. The children then watched the story of ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff”. Their challenge was to design and create a bridge strong enough to hold up the goat.

Here are a few of the wonderful strong bridges.

Thank you for joining us for China Day!

It was a day filled with cultural exploraFon. From the capFvaFng Robot Maze that allowed us to delve into Chinese characters, to trying tradiFonal Chinese desserts, to the hands-on Dragon Boat making acFvity that immersed us in Dragon Boat FesFval, and witnessing and learning the awe-inspiring Chinese Kung Fu performances that leg us amazed at their discipline and respect, - there was something for everyone.

We appreciate your parFcipaFon and look forward to bringing you more exciFng cultural events in the future!

The Year Five students delved into the world of bicycle safety. Our students explored the rules and laws governing bicycle safety, while also mastering the essenFal skill of properly fifng a helmet using the 2:2:2 method. Applying their knowledge creaFvely, our students designed innovaFve helmets and engaged in thoughSul debates on how to encourage widespread helmet use.

Year 5 Year 6

The Year Six students embarked on a valuable learning journey centred around saying no to alcohol. Throughout the unit, our students studied the dangers of excessive alcohol consumpFon, discovered reliable sources for informaFon and assistance, and explored diverse strategies to decline alcohol. By engaging in mini role plays and creaFng thought provoking posters, our students not only applied their newfound knowledge, but also showcased their understanding of making responsible choices.

Class News-Technologies

Years One - Six News

This term we have explored many areas within the Digital and Design Technologies curriculum. The students have embraced challenges and have learnt many new skills. Some of the highlights included:

Pre-Primary:

Catch that Gingerbread Man! Students had the best Fme making traps to trap the Gingerbread Man. They planned, designed and created traps and then two lucky students were fortunate enough to have trapped him.

Year One:

Building Playgrounds was a fun as students used their knowledge of managed, constructed and built features to design a new playground for Infant Jesus School.

Year Two:

Year Twos have had a ball exploring Dash the Robot. Dash is a robot that uses block coding and is programmed using the Blockly App. Students parFcipated in various challenges such as obstacle courses and dances as they explored Dash and all his features.

Year Three:

Year Threes have been exploring and consolidaFng their understanding of core applicaFons such as Keynote, Pages and Scratch Junior. Students have created interacFve games by using branching and hyperlinking.

Year Four:

The Year Fours have been designers and makers as they created ships that could be used by the explorers in the 1800s. Students then used Keynote to animate their boat to show Captain Cook’s Journey. Students then completed robot races with their ships.

Year Five:

Year Fives have been flying drones and creaFng services that could be enhanced by a drone delivery system. Over the last few weeks, they have been creaFng their own games using Scratch. We can’t wait to play them using our Makey Makey Controller.

Year Six:

Year Sixes have been learning about Dairy and Egg Farming. They have created some interacFve presentaFons on Keynote which explores the process these everyday products go through from the farm to our plates. They have also explored Binary Numbers and students have been using Minecrag to create Binary pictures whilst encoding and decoding some images.

Class News-Music

iPerform!

On Friday 23 June 2023, the students in iPerform presented their performance on the three seasons Bunuru, Djeran and Djilba. Students performed a beauFful interpretaFon of the seasons through varied movement and dance.

The students have also been playing along to a variety of songs in their music lessons on either the ukuleles or xylophones. They enjoy moving to the beat and applying their knowledge of dynamics idenFfied through Italian terms.

Students have also been creaFng their own rhythm composiFons ager learning their notes.

What a fantasFc term had by all students in music.

Class News - Sport

FacWon Cross Country Carnival

In Week 5 we held our annual FacFon Cross Country Carnival at LighFng Park Reserve. It was a frosty start to the day but fortunately the rain held out and we had an absolutely beauFful day for running. The determinaFon, effort and sportsmanship shown was simply amazing. Well done to Aquina who were the winning facFon on the day! I would like to thank the children for their amazing effort and wonderful parent helpers: Mrs Karen Holden, Mrs Nicole Mammone and Mrs Jessica D’Orazio. Please see the overall results below:

Safe School Framework

Guidelines

1. You recognise that parents are the first educators of their children and equal partners in the educaFon of students.

2. You understand that each member of the school community has skills, experience and knowledge that may be a unique resource that can be directed to towards the safety and well-being of students.

3. You acFvely share informaFon about students with their parents and the Principal so that they may make informed decisions about students. You listen to everyone with courtesy and respect.

4. You treat the opinions of parents and school staff about the educaFon and well-being of students with respect and dignity, even if you do not agree with it or believe it is misinformed or misguided.

5. You use plain language with appropriate style, tone and level in your wri^en or verbal communicaFon, parFcularly when expressing technical or expert advice, and you acFvely seek confirmaFon that you have been understood.

6. You engage with all parents equally and fairly, regardless of their relaFonship status, mindful that, in the absence of court orders to the contrary, each parent has equal and joint parental responsibility for their child. You do not allow your opinion about the behaviour of parents to prevent you from engaging openly and honestly with each of them about their child’s educaFon.

7. You conFnue to inform and engage with a parent about the educaFon and well-being of their child on the assumpFon that it is in the student’s best interests to do so, regardless of the parent’s level of engagement with you or the child. You respect any decision by a parent to disengage with you or their child, and you remain open to re-engage in the future.

8. You act to strengthen, preserve, restore and promote posiFve relaFonships between the student and their parents, family members, and those significant to the student, regardless of any breakdown in these relaFonships.

9. You do not use the behaviour of either parent as a reason for denying them or their child access to informaFon or support from the school that are in the best interests of the student, unless doing so would place the student or school community at risk of harm.

Staff Example of Specific Behaviours but not limited to:

• Parent/Teacher interviews to be documented and sent to the Principal.

• All email correspondence with parents to be through the Admin email.

Parents Example of Specific Behaviours but not limited to:

• Speak to the classroom teacher first about any issues, concerns, etc. If not resolved then see the Leadership Team.

• Parents to provide medical plans, medical informaFon, etc. regarding their child.

• Parents to a^end InformaFon Nights – classroom based, presented by social worker, curriculum,

• Parents to a^end Parent/Teacher meeFngs as requested by the teacher.

Students Example of Specific Behaviours but not limited to:

• Students to accept and act on feedback provided by staff

Volunteers/Visitors Example of Specific Behaviours but not limited to:

• Volunteers/ Visitors to be respecSul towards staff, students and parents.

You support all members of the school community in making informed decisions about students.

InformaWon Technology

Online Safety Issues

Parents Guide Did you know that the E-Safety Commissioner produces a book that covers some of the key online safety issues for young people and includes a range of pracFcal Fps and advice on what to do if things go wrong? You can also find a list of important services that can offer extra support if something does occur online or your child comes to you with a difficult topic.

The book is available for free online, and can be downloaded in a range of languages including Spanish, Greek, Chinese and Italian. h^ps://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/online-safety-book

Parents of children in Year 3-6 are also reminded that they have access to JAMF Parent- an app that allows you to set Fme limits, manage the internet use and block certain apps on your child’s iPad. h^ps://www.jamf.com/resources/ product-documentaFon/jamf-parent-guide-for-parents/

P&F and Community News

CHEESIE DAY

Thank you to all those who parFcipated in the cheesie fundraiser days last week. Thank you also to the lovely ladies who assisted in the canteen to make and distribute around 445 cheesies! Keep an eye out in the Veritas to see what we'll have for recess in Term 3!

ROCK & POP MUSICAL BINGO

Start thinking about your outfit for our fun, grown ups only, Musical Bingo night on Friday 15th September 2023

Tickets $15 each and on sale now @ www.trybooking.com/CIZDW

Secure your seats or table of 8 fast as Fckets are limited.

LOST PROPERTY

If your child has misplaced anything during the term, please check the lost property basket (located outside the I-Lab) as it will be cleared out on Friday Week 10. Any items with names on will be returned to your child's classroom.

ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERSHIP

Get great offers and save money on dining, entertainment and more all whilst supporFng our school community. Join Entertainment using our unique link: h^ps://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/8423y3

FATHER & SON CAMP - Save the date and commi]ee callout

Father and Son Camp is back for 2023!!

The camp will take place on the weekend of November 3-5 at Nanga in Dwellingup. RegistraFon details will follow in the coming months - watch this space.

In the meanFme, we need volunteers for this year's commi^ee - and a very special volunteer to take over as camp coordinator!

This will be David Johns' last year in the driver's seat so he's keen to hand over to someone who can look ager proceedings in future years.

Benefits of the job include a) a guaranteed spot at each year's camp and b) bragging rights for your kids when they find out their dad is going to be the camp leader.

Please get in touch with Dave via phone or email if you are keen to volunteer as a commi^ee member or as the coordinator. We'll be meeFng as a commi^ee in July.

Mobile: 0409 719 068

Email: ijfathersoncamp@gmail.com

Cake Stall Fundraiser

Saturday, 22 July

Noranda Netball Courts

8am-11am

Come down and support the IJ Netball Club. The club is fundraising for player uniforms and would love to see as many IJ families pop by. There will be plenty of delicious treats!

If you would like to help in any way, please email infantjesusnetball@gmail.com

Term Three 2023