Veritas Week 4, Term 4

From the Principal

Dear Parents

This term provides many opportuni0es to be involved in our school. It is great to see parents volunteering and families and extended family members joining us for special events. During Term Four there are always a few addi0onal events where we look forward to gathering as a community. School celebra0ons and events where family and extended family members join us greatly assist in developing community spirit.

One of these celebra0ons is the first Family Mass for 2022 on Saturday 12 November at 6.00pm at Infant Jesus Church. This is a 0me to gather as a community and to give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. The choir will be singing at this celebra0on and all families and extended family members are encouraged to join us for this celebra0on.

Sacramental Program - Reconcilia7on

On Monday 14 November and Thursday 17 November, the children in Year Three will receive the Sacrament of Penance (Reconcilia0on). This is a very significant 0me in their lives and in their faith journey. It is also a very important 0me for their families, their teachers, the school and the parish community.

The Sacrament of Penance, is a truly special and wonderful gi[ that the children, and everyone who has received this sacrament, now have the opportunity to par0cipate in as o[en as they like.

School Advisory Council

Inter school Athle0c Carnival

Jesus showed us how to do this as he dealt with people who were part of his life. To elect to follow Christ means that we endeavour to replace “our hearts” with the “heart of Christ”. This enables us to forgive as Jesus did and does.

We keep all our Year Three students in our prayers as they receive the Sacrament of Penance (Reconcilia0on) for the first 0me. We pray that they will choose to use ‘this gi[’ o[en.

We also recognise and thank Fr Greg and the Parish Team who coordinated the Sacraments of Reconcilia0on, First Eucharist and Confirma0on this year. Fr Greg, Mrs Theresa Choo, Sacramental Coordinator and Mrs Sue Goodwin, and the Parish Team have been fantas0c to work with throughout the year. We are truly very fortunate that all the children and families are all so well supported in their faith journey.

Inter School Athle7c Carnival 2022

Congratula0ons to our Interschool Athle0c Team who competed against other Catholic Schools today at Ern Clark in Canning.

Many thanks to Mrs Jenkins for preparing and training the team and to Miss Witkowski, Mr Colangelo and Mrs Greener who assisted on the day. It was fantas0c to see a larger number of students par0cipa0ng in both track and field events.

Through the Physical Educa0on Program with Mrs Jenkins all students par0cipate in a variety of track and field sports. Many students have then enthusias0cally joined in training sessions before school and have con0nued to improve their personal best. This was also demonstrated at the Interschool Athle0c Carnival where many of our students improved on their personal best from our Athle0c Carnival.

i-Excel

Last Monday, Infant Jesus School students par0cipated in an extra curricula i-Excel opportunity promo0ng Mathema0cs- the AFG Interschool Numero Challenge. The students competed against 16 other teams and took part in ac0vi0es that involved strategic thinking, problem solving, visualising consequences and lateral reasoning.

Next Tuesday 8 November 2022 the second Technology Interschool Challenge will take place at Infant Jesus School. This day will see students, in a senior and a junior team, use their knowledge of coding and robo0cs to complete technology challenges based around the theme of the book, We Are Australian.

As Infant Jesus School is the host school, we will welcome staff and students from 4 Catholic schools who will be using our facili0es including the Hall, the Library, the i-Lab and the Kindergarten room throughout the day.

Special thanks to all the staff who have assisted in the ‘training’ to ensure that all children are well-prepared for these experiences.

Best Wishes

Congratula0ons and best wishes to Miss Melissa Myles who will be commencing an Assistant Principal role at St Helena’s Catholic Primary School in Ellenbrook from January 2023.

Melissa commenced her teaching career at Infant Jesus School and has taught Year Five, Year Three, Year Two, and Year Six and has been integral to the innova0on and technology journey and focus during her 0me at our school. We have all greatly benefited from Melissa’s generosity, her energy, her crea0vity and her gi[s and talents which have enhanced the pedagogy through integra0ng engaging and exci0ng learning experiences across the curriculum areas for all the children.

Since the commencement of 2021 Melissa has been Ac0ng Assistant Principal where she has contributed significantly to the Leadership Team and Infant Jesus School with her commitment, enthusiasm, crea0vity, collabora0on and professionalism in all aspects of school planning and ini0a0ves.

We wish Melissa all the very best in her new leadership role.

ACM

As parents are aware, the Annual Community Mee0ng will take place on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 6.00pm in the School Hall.

Addi0onal informa0on was sent home earlier this week regarding the ACM as well as details about the nomina0on and elec0on process for posi0ons on the School Advisory Council and the P&F Group Commigee. We encourage parents to consider being involved and assis0ng the school community by serving on one of these commigees. Refreshments will be served a[er the mee0ng.

School Advisory Council

Members of the Infant Jesus School Advisory Council provide a service in the Chris0an tradi0on, serving the school community according to their par0cular skills. It is a shared ministry and as such draws upon the share wisdom in its members working together as Chris0ans, both to support the ethos of the Catholic school and to provide for the material needs of the school. it is important that the School Advisory Council draw their membership from a broad cross sec0on of the community.

The School Advisory Council 2022 consisted of Sam Modica Chairperson

Dharsh Elikewela Treasurer

Joanna Brisbane Secretary

Jessica Musca School Advisory Council

Member

Nicole Mammone School Advisory Council

Member

Tania Davis School Advisory Council

Member

Jenny Allpike

P&F Representa0ve

Robert Marino-Dayan Parish Representa0ve

and they have all been very suppor0ve of all the school ini0a0ves and provided very valuable feedback for improvements and adjustments.

Led by Sam, all the mee0ngs have been very well organised, cohesive and construc0ve and highlighted the School Advisory Council’s role in suppor0ng the school. During the last four years Sam has been very generous with his 0me, exper0se and professionalism in the role of Chair of the Infant Jesus School Advisory Council. This year, due to the pandemic, we have also u0lised technology and facilitated some mee0ngs online.

All members have also been extremely generous in serving Infant Jesus School with their 0me. During the year they have listened, shared their ideas, promoted our school and Catholic educa0on and provided very thoughhul and considerate perspec0ves.

P&F

The Parents’ and Friends’ Associa0on is an integral part of the Catholic School structure and is a valuable instrument in the Church’s ministry of educa0on. This year we have once again been fortunate to have a very dedicated and collabora0ve P&F Associa0on.

We especially thank the Execu0ve Commigee of:

Mrs Vanessa Ga] (President)

Mrs Karen Holden (Treasurer)

Mrs Giulia De Rizzo (Secretary)

Mrs Jenny Allpike (School Advisory Council Representa0ve)

In 2022 Vanessa, Karen and Giulia have worked collabora0vely with the Leadership Team and have done a fantas0c job in working around the restric whilst con0nuing to generate the Infant Jesus School spirit, trying some new ideas and suppor0ng all the 2022 school ini0a0ves and priori0es.

All their undertakings this year have been successful, and the mee0ngs led by Vanessa and her team have been purposeful and produc0ve. The Parent Class Representa0ves have been most suppor0ve of the P&F Execu0ve and have assisted in the distribu0on of informa0on, helped out at the various events and were involved in genera0ng ‘community’ and the IJ spirit within the cohort. The Mother and Daughter Camp and the Father and Son Camp were hugely successful and con0nue to grow from strength to strength.

Congratula0ons to the P&F Execu0ve Commigee for their effort throughout the year. Their enthusiasm and commitment have been very valuable, and I sincerely thank them all for their support this year. We also thank all those who regularly agend the mee0ngs to lend a hand.

Remembrance Day

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 an armis0ce was signed that stopped the figh0ng in World War I. Since then, and a[er World War II, this day of remembrance became known as ‘Remembrance Day’ so we can remember the people who have died in all wars.

On Friday, 11 November at 11.00am, the school community will par0cipate in a Remembrance Day reflec0on which will be held in the School Piazza. Parents and community members are most welcome to agend.

Parent Volunteers Mass and Morning Tea

On Thursday 24 November, a Volunteers’ Mass followed by a morning tea will be held in the School Hall to say ‘Thank You’ to all the parents who have assisted with school ac0vi0es throughout year. We recognise that parents are a very important link between home and school and we greatly value and appreciate the support they have provided the staff and students of Infant Jesus School. It is tremendous to have this level of interest displayed in the development of both the children and the school as a whole. Many ac0vi0es could not be planned without their involvement and generous commitment of 0me and energy. To all our parent helpers - THANK YOU.

If you could RSVP via the following form - hgps://forms.office.com/r/ n4tUgRi1LQ.

2023 Enrolments

As the school undertakes the process of prepara0on for the upcoming school year, it is important that we are aware of possible movements, both in and out of the school community. The end of any school year is a busy 0me for many families insofar as transfers due to work or other personal circumstances.

Currently, our enrolment numbers are full with ‘No Vacancies’ across the school. However, we have a number of families on our wai0ng list, so if you do know that you won’t be returning in 2023, please write to the school so as to allow other families the opportunity to gain a posi0on at Infant Jesus School. This allows the school to plan for next year’s classes and new enrolments.

School Fees

As we are in Term Four and drawing closer to the end of the year we ask that all families please ensure fees are finalised as per your payment plan.

Opportuni0es are con0nuously provided to all families who are experiencing difficul0es to discuss their situa0on with me. Some families have acted on this, and I thank them for their sincerity and honesty. If you are experiencing legi0mate difficul0es in rela0on to your school fees, please contact Mrs Irene Baginski at the school office so an appointment can be made with me at a convenient 0me.

Pre-Kindergarten applica7ons

Enrolments are now being taken for siblings and new students wishing to commence Pre-Kindergarten at Infant Jesus School in 2023. Families with children eligible for Pre-Kindergarten in 2023 are required to fill out a Pre-Kindergarten Enrolment Applica0on Form.

Infant Jesus School will con0nue to operate half day Pre-Kindergarten groups next year with the days of agendance being Tuesday and Thursday.

Pre-Kindergarten places are limited so it is important that parents within the Infant Jesus School community submit their applica0ons as soon as possible. Forms can be obtained from the office.

From my readings…..

Easy ways to develop independence in kids

Paren0ng Ideas – Michael Grose

A major challenge for parents is to find ways of safely moving children from being reliant on adults to a posi0on of independence. This can be tough because your natural ins0nct is to nurture them.

Training for independence starts from a young age and con0nues into adolescence and beyond. Developing independence is one of the best ways to promote self-confidence.

When you teach children to do jobs for themselves, you send a powerful message that you believe that they are capable. Your ac0ons speak louder than words.

Developing independence in kids can be tricky these days. Recently I heard a brilliant, yet decep0vely simple idea that all parents can use to develop independence in their kids of any age.

I agended an advanced presenta0on skills seminar, conducted by Australian professional speaker Glenn Capelli. Glenn said that many speakers complicated magers for audiences, making things too complex. One way of making it easy for audiences to learn is to create a JUNIOR VERSION of whatever we are talking about.

He likened this to the way that many spor0ng bodies have now developed modified versions of adult sports, so kids can learn the basic skills of the sport in fun, enjoyable ways.

I had one of those light bulb moments as I listened, and realised that effec0ve parents create JUNIOR VERSIONS of the GAME all the 0me to help kids develop the skills of selfsufficiency and independence from a very early age.

Here are some examples:

We get toddlers to smooth the doonas and arrange their teddies on their beds – that’s a JUNIOR VERSION of making a bed.

• We encourage early primary school kids to make snacks, prepare breakfasts and help prepare a meal. That’s a JUNIOR VERSION of cooking an evening meal.

•We drive primary school kids half way to school and let them walk the rest. That’s a JUNIOR VERSION of walking to school.

•We let an early teen go to a local cinema with friends. That’s a JUNIOR VERSION of going out without adult supervision.

There are plenty of ways to create JUNIOR VERSIONS of independent living every day so kids can become more self-sufficient.

What JUNIOR VERSIONS of independent living are you crea0ng for your kids?

If you are anxious about your child’s safety and tend to be more protec0ve than you want, then start crea0ng JUNIOR VERSIONS of independent living, so that kids can learn to stand on their own two feet rather than be dependent on you. Remember, REDUNDANCY is your aim as a parent!

Similarly, one way for kids to develop self-help skills is to create JUNIOR VERSIONS of what you already do, so they can develop the skill-sets needed to look a[er themselves, and help out the rest of the family. Now that’s an idea worth thinking about!

Prayer

We keep the Year Three children and all those involved in the Sacramental Program in our prayers as they con0nue their prepara0on to receive the Sacrament of Reconcilia0on (Penance) for the first 0me.

Loving God

Pour out your blessing

Upon our children

That during this 0me of Sacramental prepara0on May they grow closer to you And come to know your special love for them May this 0me of prepara0on be a 0me of blessing

For our families, our teachers, parish and our community And unite us all in your great love.

Amen Have a great week, Clare Moffat

Principal

Assistant Principals' Corner

ICAS Assessments

Just a quick note to inform parents of children who completed the ICAS Assessments last term. The results for English have arrived back at school; however, we are s0ll wai0ng for the Mathema0cs results to arrive. When they have both arrived, as many children completed both assessments, we will forward both results. Thank you for your pa0ence with this mager.

Uniforms

Last week marked the start of Week Three and all families are reminded that student should be in their summer uniform.

Help Needed!

Mrs Bonomi is looking for some help in the Library! If you are able to assist in covering books please see her. Books can be covered in the library or at home. No need to know how to cover books - Mrs Bonomi will be happy to teach you!

Three Facts About Numbers That Will Make You Feel Like a Mathema7cal Genius

Take Any Number And Mul0ply It by Three For a Cool Trick

Take any number, and mul0ply it by three. Then, take the digits of that new number and add them all together. Whatever number that equals will always be divisible by three, no mager what number you started with. For example:3 x 4 = 12, 1 + 2 = 3, 3 / 3 = 1

Six Is the Smallest Perfect Number

In number theory, a perfect number is a posi0ve integer that is equal to the sum of its posi0ve divisors. By this rule, six is the smallest perfect number. If you scratched your head and said, "Huh?," here's an example to clarify: 1 + 2 + 3 = 6.

The next perfect number doesn't occur un0l 28. It turns out perfec0on really is few and far between…

The Numerical System We Use Today Is Older Than It's Been in Use

The numerical system we use today—the one that is composed of the 10 symbols (you know: 1, 2 ,3, 4, 5 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)—is actually based on a Hindu-Arabic numeral system. This was developed more 1,000 years ago, but it wasn't un0l the 15th century that these symbols we know today were used throughout Europe.

hcps://bestlifeonline.com/number-facts/

Sound Waves

Week 4 -

• ou and ow is most commonly represented by the graphemes ou and ow (e.g. loud, brown).

• The grapheme ough is an unusual way to represent ou and ow (e.g. drought, plough).

Week 5 -

• Ch tch is most commonly represented by the grapheme ch (e.g. cheese, teacher).

• The grapheme t for ch tch is quite common (e.g. picture, nature). Words containing t for o[en originate from La0n.

• We usually use tch for ch tch a[er short vowel sounds at the end of single-syllable words (e.g. catch, stretch, itch, watch, clutch). We usually use ch for ch tch a[er all other sounds at the end of words (e.g. beach, torch, coach, lunch, branch). (Helpful Hint)

• The grapheme 0 represents ch tch in a few words containing the suffix ion (e.g. conges0on, sugges0on).

Reminder: All students from Year 1 to Year 6 are able to log into Sound Waves with their class code. Class codes are

We Are Called

Sacrament of Reconcilia7on

When people make a wrong choice they need to be able to make a new start with God. In our faith, people make a new start with God through the Sacrament of Reconcilia0on.

Through the Sacrament of Reconcilia0on people ask God for forgiveness.

When people celebrate the Sacrament of Reconcilia0on, they go through a process, they:

• reflect on their lives

• take responsibility for their wrong words and ac0ons

• understand that their words and ac0ons affect themselves, their rela0onships with God,

family, friends, the Church family and the world community

• say sorry

• ask for forgiveness

• promise to make an effort to avoid making the same mistake again

The Five Names of the Sacrament The Sacrament has the following names:

1. Sacrament of Conversion – Making Jesus’ call to conversion sacramentally present

2. Sacrament of Penance – Consecra0ng the person’s conversion, penance and sa0sfac0on

3. Sacrament of Confession – Because disclosing sins to a priest is an essen0al element; it is also a confession of God’s holiness and mercy

4.

Sacrament of Forgiveness – By the priest’s sacramental absolu0on God gives pardon and peace

5. Sacrament of Reconcilia7on – The person is “reconciled to God” [2 Corinthians 5:20] and “reconciled to his brother” [Maghew 5:24) (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1423-1424)

Kindergarten

Morning Ac7vi7es

This term in Kindy, we have been learning about how to write legers, numbers, our names and making words.

These ac0vi0es have given us the opportunity to build our fine motor skills through different mediums, such as shaving cream, play dough, iPad’s, paint and magne0c legers.

We’ve been having so much fun whilst we are learning!

Science

Movement

This term in Pre-Primary Science, we have been learning fferent things move.

One of the things we have been inves0ga0ng that moves, is our bodies! To start this inves0ga0on, we went out into the playground and had a play on the equipment. We discovered that our bodies are amazing and can do movements such as climb, slide, swing and hang!

Music

Music

What an exci0ng 0me in Music and the performing arts this term! Students are busy geÄng ready for their performances with a mixture of dancing and playing instruments to showcase their work in December.

Each year group will be performing their singing of various songs with ac0ons and dancing. Look out for the Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy!

Well done everyone you are all superstars!

Health Healthy Fat

Healthy fats are necessary and beneficial for life! Good fats lower the risk of diseases, lower the bad fats in the body, help you to stay fuller for longer, play an important part in heart and brain health and can even help you to remember beger.

You should be packing some healthy fats in your lunchbox. Some of the best sources of these fats that you could be ea0ng for recess and lunch are: Oily fish, such as 0n tuna Avocado Eggs

Code of Conduct at Infant Jesus School

A reminder that every member of the Infant Jesus School community must behave in the manner described in our Code of Conduct.

Our Code is like the 40km/h speed limit outside our school in the mornings and a[ernoons. It defines behaviours that keep our students safe: at school, and elsewhere. Children and young people surrounded by adult and peer behaviours described in the Code are more likely to recognise and choose healthy rela0onships for themselves.

We each keep our students safe by following our Code of Conduct and encouraging and reminding each other to do so. For Staff, our Code of Conduct is a lawful direc0on and forms part of their employment agreement and for parents, compliance is a condi0on of your entry to school premises.

There are twelve Conduct Statements in the Code of Conduct that everyone must adhere to. Specific informa0on and examples for each of the twelve statements have been included in previous newslegers in 2022 with further informa0on included throughout the year.

Conduct Statements

You act safely and competently.

You give priority to students’ safety and well-being in all your behaviour and decision making.

You act in accordance with the values of the Gospel as defined in the Code of Ethical Conduct.

You conduct yourself in accordance with laws, agreements, policies and standards relevant to your rela0onship with the school community.

You respect the dignity, culture, values and beliefs of each member of the school community.

You treat personal informa0on about members of the school community as private and confiden0al.

7. You give impar0al, honest and accurate informa0on about the educa0on, safety and well-being of students.

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

9. You promote and preserve the trust and privilege inherent in your rela0onship with all members of the school community.

10. You maintain and build on the community’s trust and confidence in Catholic schools and the Church.

11. You act reflec0vely and ethically.

12. You allow students to have a voice in their educa0on, safety and well-being.

Safe School Framework

P&F and Community News

P+F Mee7ng

Thank you to those who agended our final P+F Mee0ng for the year. We have a busy Term 4 coming up and planning has started for Term 1, 2023. Next 0me we meet will be at the ACM and then in Term 1, 2023. We welcome any fundraising sugges0ons or great events for our school community so please reach out with your ideas to secretary.ijpaf@gmail.com

ICY POLES

Don’t forget to bring $2 tomorrow if you would like to purchase an icy pole at lunch 0me. (Year 3’s bring your money on Monday 7th November)

WINE FUNDRAISER

It is with excitement we present the last major fundraiser for the year. See the details on the flyer below

Christmas Family Picnics

YEAR 5

Sunday 20th November 10am

Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean

Bring along your morning tea and a picnic rug or chair. Lady Bee ice cream truck will be dropping by early so please bring some $ if you would like to buy an ice cream. Please RSVP either through Year Five Parents - Class of 2023 Facebook page or contact Annege on 0400210442

PRE PRIMARY

Sunday 4th December 10am

Woodbridge Riverside Park

Please feel free to bring your own nibbles and picnic blanket. There will be a coffee van on site. Please be aware that no dogs are allowed. All families and siblings are welcome. Hope to see you all there.