In this issue:
Intro and NAPLAN Analysis (video)
Student Spotlight: Clarissa Burgess (video)
Closing Message: Dr Chris Hayman on the Feast of the Assumption (video)
DALMARRI ABORIGINAL ART
At Santa Sophia, we are deeply committed to promoting inclusivity and fostering a sense of belonging among all our students We particularly strive to recognise and celebrate Australia's Indigenous history and cultural heritage. In this spirit, we invited all our Indigenous students to participate in a special day of education and collaboration with the Dalmarri artists.
During this day, the students and artists worked together to further develop our Level 1 Yarning Circle. The activities included painting the ground within the Yarning Circle to symbolically tell stories, learning some language, participating in traditional activities like painting and boomerang throwing, and even creating another mural.
SPORT ACHIEVEMENTS
Nickolas Alfaro in Year 11 has achieved some pretty awesome milestones in the last couple of months and I would like to share them with the school community on our Social media pages
April - 5 - 19: Training in Italy to develop new squad. Won in Final against Switzerland 4 -3 Representative of Australia's Under 17's Football in Indonesia A 3 week competition and they won the Grand Final in Penalty Shootouts and Nickolas scored a goal for his team.
National Youth Championship - Won GF 2-1 against QLD Australia Cup to represent Sydney FC to play with Pro Team
Later this month he will represent the Australia National Team -Joeys at the Pacific Tour in the Soloman Islands.
International Soccer Tournament
MUSIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Lorren recently participated in the Penrith Eisteddfod on the 11th of August, achieving outstanding success.
Categories Competed In: 14 Years and Under Solo with No Accompaniment (IS5)
Open Age Solo with Accompaniment (IS13) Open Age Solo Without Accompaniment (IS14)
Open Age Championship (IS15)
Achievements:
1st place in the 14 Years and Under category (IS5)
2nd place in the Open Age Solo Without Accompaniment (IS13)
1st place in the Open Age Championship (IS15)
Awarded a scholarship as part of her prize in the Open Championship (IS15)
Lorren was delighted and proud to see her hard work pay off. While it was a competitive event, with many awards won by Santa Sophia students, her accomplishments were a source of immense pride. Her success is a testament to the strength and confidence she has gained through the constant encouragement and support from her mentors. Their guidance has been invaluable in helping her achieve these remarkable results.
Subway Joeys National U17 Football team. (Nicko in the middle, bottom row)
in Indonesia with the Under 17 Soccer team the ‘Joeys’
STEM MAD ACHIEVEMENTS
Hamish and Jacob tackled the challenge of windy conditions on the school grounds for the CSPD STEM MAD competition They surveyed students to understand how the chilly wind conditions impact them and collected data from a weather station to better understand the details of this problem. The duo developed an innovative solution using Microbits to create an automated wind barrier, which was built as a prototype and shared at the CSPD STEM MAD day
Throughout the project, they empathised with stakeholders, defined the problem, ideated solutions, and iterated on their prototype. Their journey showcased the integration of empathy, research, and technical skills. The boys were awarded the most innovative solution, and we are proud of their achievement and look forward to their success at the national competition in Brisbane this November.
Parent Engagement Webinars
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
Jacob receiving award ‘The Most Innovative Solution’
Student Spotlight Closing Message
OPEN PARACHUTE WEBINAR
NEUROAFFIRMING CARE: AN INTRODUCTION FOR CAREGIVERS OF AUTISTIC AND ADHD KIDS
The recent Open Parachute parent webinar titled, Neuroaffirming Care: An Introduction for Caregivers of Autistic and ADHD Kids, was held on Tuesday evening, 20 August. For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the presentation can be accessed via the LINK CLICK HERE
Resources are available on Adelle’s website here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call on 8801 6200 or email Anoushka Houseman on ahouseman@parra.catholic.edu.au
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