Semester 2 Student LED Conferences
In this issue:
Semester 2 Student LED Conferences
100 Days of Kindy and Grandparents Day
Yr6 Canberra Camp
Parent Resources
Student Spotlight (video)
From the Classroom (video)
On 17 and 18 July, Santa Sophia Catholic College held a Student LED Conferences to kickstart the new term!
It's been a fantastic opportunity for students, teachers and parents to come together and reflect on the achievements and challenges of Semester 1, while setting goals for Semester 2. At Santa Sophia, we firmly believe in empowering our students to take charge of their learning journey, fostering a sense of ownership and active engagement in their academic progress. The student-led approach provides a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration among students, parents, and teachers alike Extensive educational research supports the impact of this approach when students can reflect, evaluate, set goals, communicate, and collaborate, it significantly enhances student achievement and growth.
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100days of Kindy and Grandparents Day
On Friday 28 July, Santa Sophia Catholic College celebrated 100 Days of Kindergarten and Grandparents Day
Our adorable kindergartners transformed into charming old souls, showcasing their fantastic costumes in the hall . They did an incredible job in dressing up and truly embraced the spirit of the event!
It was a heartwarming day celebrating Grandparents Day at our school! Our Year 14 students had the most incredible time bonding with their amazing grandparents during the Open Classrooms. From arts and crafts to storytelling and laughter, the day was filled with unforgettable moments that we captured in these lovely photos. Thank you to all the grandparents who joined us for making this day so special.
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Year 6 Canberra Camp
On Monday the 31st of July, Year 6 visited Canberra During their camp, students learned more about how Parliament works and Australia's Capital City. They also visited lots of other places including the Royal Australian Mint and Questacon and the Australian War Memorial learning more about Australia's history
Leaving Period.
What do I need to do if I want to withdraw my child from the school and what fees do I need to pay?
I understand and agree that I must give the school at least ONE School term's written notice of my intention to withdraw my child's enrolment at the school I understand this does not apply if my child s leaving the school because they have completed Year 6 or Year 12 at the school. I understand and agree that I must pay ONE school's term's fees if I do not give the school this written notice at least one school term before my child's withdrawal I understand tat one school term means 10 school weeks
30/08 Fathers Day BBQ
31/08
11/09 Yr 7 Vaccinations
14/09 RUOK Day
15/09 Feast Day of Santa Sophia
20/09 Year 12 Graduation
22/09 Last Day of Term 3
Please note that all of our school policies and procedures may be found on our website, including the Complaint Resolution Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy and Mobile Phone Policy.
FAMILY GETAWAY
Where: The Tops Conference Centre
When: 19th- 21 January 2024
Register your interest via email t parishoffice@ourladyoftheangels.org. au
OLA MOTHER'S GROUP
Parents are invited to attend the talk "Striving and Surviving Raising Thirteen" By Anne Perrottet
When: 2pm - 4pm on Sunday, 27 August 2023
Where: Our Lady of the Angels Parish Hall
Please RSVP by 25th August via email mothersgroup@ourladyoftheangels.o rg.au
OLA Church has a Mandarin Speaking community!
Chinese gathering once a month
English Class twice a month
We celebrate Chinese festivals together!
Holy mass in Mandarin every Sunday 3pm Welcome!
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Student Spotlight From the Classroom
Parent Resources
In partnership with our parents who are the primary educators of their child, we want to see all students grow and become the best versions of themselves
“GRADES DO NOT DEFINE MY WORTH”
- A note of advice for Students and Parents
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For the benefit of our families, our school is subscribed to Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families School Membership. The membership offers:
monthly live webinars with Justin & quick tip videos weekly inspirational emails video library which is the full back catalogue of all of Justin's parenting webinars (such as Little People, Big Feelings, Helping your Child Manage Anxiety, Building Resilience and many many more)
All of these resources are based on positive psychology methodologies to support children and get them to thrive If you are yet to sign up, please do so here https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/sophia Password: happysophia
Santa Sophia Catholic College is a subscriber of Happy Families parenting resources.
All families of the College receive a FREE membership! Sign up here.
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