Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mary MacKillop Celebrations
Last Friday, was a day of fun as the whole school was taken back to the 1890's, as part of our Mary MacKillop celebrations.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Last Week of Term 3
Tomorrow is Silly Socks Day ! For a gold coin donation students may wear crazy socks to school. There will be a parade and walk around the oval following Assembly in the quad area. All money raised is being donated to the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation.
After school on Thursday , a disco is being held at Trinity College. It is being run by the P &Fand commences at 3.30pm for Preps , 1's & 2's. The cost is $5.00 .The student council are selling Glowsticks necklaces for $1.00 and bracelets at 50c each.
We thank the P&F for their effort and hope all children will have a fabulous time.
Have a safe and happy holiday.
After school on Thursday , a disco is being held at Trinity College. It is being run by the P &Fand commences at 3.30pm for Preps , 1's & 2's. The cost is $5.00 .The student council are selling Glowsticks necklaces for $1.00 and bracelets at 50c each.
We thank the P&F for their effort and hope all children will have a fabulous time.
Have a safe and happy holiday.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Preps fundraising for East Timor
Both Prep classes presented a short rhyme at Assembly yesterday, concerning their fund raising efforts for East Timor. They have been collecting pencils to send to the Josephites mission. This is now open to the entire school. A list of items is in each classroom.
Monday, August 16, 2010
News of the Week
This will be a new segment that will shown each week at our Monday assembly. It will include snippets of interesting work that is being undertaken in classrooms and a teacher of the week award, where we will highlight the great work being undertaken by a teacher at St. Joseph's.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Choir
Our school choir competed at the Logan Entertainment Centre last week . They competed against 9 other schools to take out second place.
They sang beautifully , under the direction of music teacher Mrs Haran. Unfortunately, their pianist was unwell and was unable to attend, so another teacher from a local school stepped in to play for them.
On Thursday our school band also competed at the same venue and came second.
Well done to both groups.
Busy Term 3
This term has seen our athletes competing in the District Carnival for division C. With the enthusiasm and talent of our competitors we managed to bring the 1st place trophy back to school.
Well done to all !
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Holiday Fun at the Botanic Gardens
All students are invited to attend a fun day out at the Mt.Coot-tha Botanic Gardens on
Sunday July 4 : 10am - 2pm “Big Day Out for Rainforest Kids”
Children are invited to come dressed as their favourite rainforest friend and join Smartiepants the clown on the Bandstand stage for the conga line with Brisbane Brass
Program includes:
· Hide 'n' Seek children's trail tours
· Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Games
· Worm Magic
· Forest Friends Puppet Show
· Geckoes Wildlife Presentations
· Stilt-walking rainforest divas
· Aikido and Ikebana for Kids
· Bush creatures clay play
· plus lots more!
Sunday July 4 : 10am - 2pm “Big Day Out for Rainforest Kids”
Children are invited to come dressed as their favourite rainforest friend and join Smartiepants the clown on the Bandstand stage for the conga line with Brisbane Brass
Program includes:
· Hide 'n' Seek children's trail tours
· Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Games
· Worm Magic
· Forest Friends Puppet Show
· Geckoes Wildlife Presentations
· Stilt-walking rainforest divas
· Aikido and Ikebana for Kids
· Bush creatures clay play
· plus lots more!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Children's Work
A number of classes are using software that involves creating stories or games that are animated. When these are finished they are saved as a swf. file which allows the audience to view all components including the animated sections . This file type cannot be loaded onto blogger so there will be links to web pages . They will be linked from titles on the class blog not individual students blogs.
The children enjoy this type of activity and have produced some exciting work. They may look simple but require a great deal of concentration and co-ordination on the part of the student.
The children enjoy this type of activity and have produced some exciting work. They may look simple but require a great deal of concentration and co-ordination on the part of the student.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
We Need Water
Possums
We had a visit from the Wild Man yesterday. He told us how animals need water to stay alive. He showed us a crocodile skin, a sheep skull, a cane toad, a frog, skin of a carp and lots of other things.
The wild man was silly.
Monday, May 17, 2010
"Wild Man" Phillip Green
Today all of our students were entertained by Wild Man Phillip Green. He presented information about different water environments and the creatures that lived around them. Children were fascinated by the photography and the many objects that they were allowed to touch.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
EdAlive
Manic Maths Community Software Plan
Our school is participating in the CSP (Community Software Plan) featuring the Australian-made Manic Maths series along with all the regular EdAlive favourites.
As well as the CSP saving, all titles are also eligible for the new 50% Education Tax Refund so don't miss out !
Please return your orders to the school by Friday, May the 14th.
The leaflets will be distributed on Tuesday.
Our school is participating in the CSP (Community Software Plan) featuring the Australian-made Manic Maths series along with all the regular EdAlive favourites.
As well as the CSP saving, all titles are also eligible for the new 50% Education Tax Refund so don't miss out !
Please return your orders to the school by Friday, May the 14th.
The leaflets will be distributed on Tuesday.
Wild Man Philip Green
On Monday May the 17th, all students will attend the "Know Water, Know Life" sustainability- science show presented by Philip Green.
Philip is a former National Geographic wildlife photographer and will present an Interactive A.V. presentation which features 8 different Australian water bodies and their " Circles of Life". These include drains and gutters, wetlands and billabongs. He will also bring along a large number of hands-on-items .
The cost of $5.00 has been added to this months fees.
Philip is a former National Geographic wildlife photographer and will present an Interactive A.V. presentation which features 8 different Australian water bodies and their " Circles of Life". These include drains and gutters, wetlands and billabongs. He will also bring along a large number of hands-on-items .
The cost of $5.00 has been added to this months fees.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
WaterWise Lessons
Logan City Council provide free of charge an education officer to provide these lessons to all grade levels. There is a different topic for each grade level, including conserving water supplies, the water cycle, looking at catchment areas and the treatment of water.
Week 1 Term 2
I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful Easter break .
This week at school students are attending both a WaterWise lesson and a Watch out for Waste lesson provided free of charge from Logan City Council.
This week at school students are attending both a WaterWise lesson and a Watch out for Waste lesson provided free of charge from Logan City Council.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Grade 5 fundraising
The Grade 5's have been working hard to raise funds for Caritas. Last week saw 5H busking around the school at lunch and this week it was 5O's turn to run a fair. Well done, everyone!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Earth Hour
On Saturday we are all invited to participate in Earth Hour, a time to turn off lights and non essential electrical appliances in raising awareness of our ecological footprint and the impact of climate change. In this Year of Sustainability, opportunities to engage in initiatives such as Earth Hour remind us of our ecological responsibilities.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday/Thursday mornings
A reminder that each Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8.10am the library will be open for students to make posts on their blogs or upload finished tasks , photos or video.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Cybersafety Lessons
Students from Grade 2 upwards have been receiving cycbersafety lessons during their ICLT lessons in the library. At school we use the material found on the Cyberquoll site(middle and upper) and Hectors World (lower). These are both great sites where safety hints are given through engaging games. Links to these sites can be found in USEFUL LINKS.
Topics have included safe use of emails, chatting to people online, what personal information not to include.
The Internet can provide great, safe sites where children can play games, research topics and chat to people their own age but as parents you need to know they are safe. Please ensure that you check the sites before you allow them on.
Over the next few weeks I will include some of the sites that we use at school, where children can have fun,learn (even if they don't realise it)and be safe.
Topics have included safe use of emails, chatting to people online, what personal information not to include.
The Internet can provide great, safe sites where children can play games, research topics and chat to people their own age but as parents you need to know they are safe. Please ensure that you check the sites before you allow them on.
Over the next few weeks I will include some of the sites that we use at school, where children can have fun,learn (even if they don't realise it)and be safe.
Trial for Australian Curiculum
As you know St. Joseph's if starting a trial for the new curriculum which will be introduced into all Australian schools next year.
Below is some additional information.
The consultation on the draft K-10 Australian Curriculum will enable anyone to view and respond to the draft materials.
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) and states and territories will also be conducting consultation forums and workshops to gather targeted feedback from stakeholder groups.
ACARA sought advice from the states and territories on schools that might be able to provide more focused feedback on the draft curriculum. Our school is among approximately 150 schools selected to participate.
We have accepted the challenge of using some of the draft materials to do one or more of the following:
• write teaching outlines to make sure the draft curriculum is manageable and can be taught at their school
• teach a part of the draft curriculum where appropriate in the context of their already planned teaching programs.
In the trial activities, some teachers will apply parts of the draft curriculum, over a relatively short period (approximately 12 weeks) in classrooms, using it as a guide to their teaching. These teachers will supply any teaching resources they generate to ACARA at the end of the in-school trial activities, and they will also supply to ACARA any in-class work generated by students (subject to approvals from students and parents).
This material, and other feedback from the teachers (including completing an online survey, and other written reports from the teachers) will become part of the material that ACARA uses to refine the draft curriculum before publication of the final Australian Curriculum (K – 10, English, history, mathematics, science) later in 2010.
These so called “trial activities” do not constitute a full-scale trial or pilot of the curriculum in which the results, for students, teachers, and others, is subject to systematic review by ACARA and other authorities. A larger scale pilot like that could be considered by states and territories for 2011.
This is an excellent opportunity for our school to contribute to a major initiative, namely the development and finalisation of an Australian Curriculum that will be taught in all schools in Australia.
If you would like further information on the draft Australian Curriculum, including the opportunity to express your view, please visit www.australiancurriculum.edu.au.
Below is some additional information.
The consultation on the draft K-10 Australian Curriculum will enable anyone to view and respond to the draft materials.
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) and states and territories will also be conducting consultation forums and workshops to gather targeted feedback from stakeholder groups.
ACARA sought advice from the states and territories on schools that might be able to provide more focused feedback on the draft curriculum. Our school is among approximately 150 schools selected to participate.
We have accepted the challenge of using some of the draft materials to do one or more of the following:
• write teaching outlines to make sure the draft curriculum is manageable and can be taught at their school
• teach a part of the draft curriculum where appropriate in the context of their already planned teaching programs.
In the trial activities, some teachers will apply parts of the draft curriculum, over a relatively short period (approximately 12 weeks) in classrooms, using it as a guide to their teaching. These teachers will supply any teaching resources they generate to ACARA at the end of the in-school trial activities, and they will also supply to ACARA any in-class work generated by students (subject to approvals from students and parents).
This material, and other feedback from the teachers (including completing an online survey, and other written reports from the teachers) will become part of the material that ACARA uses to refine the draft curriculum before publication of the final Australian Curriculum (K – 10, English, history, mathematics, science) later in 2010.
These so called “trial activities” do not constitute a full-scale trial or pilot of the curriculum in which the results, for students, teachers, and others, is subject to systematic review by ACARA and other authorities. A larger scale pilot like that could be considered by states and territories for 2011.
This is an excellent opportunity for our school to contribute to a major initiative, namely the development and finalisation of an Australian Curriculum that will be taught in all schools in Australia.
If you would like further information on the draft Australian Curriculum, including the opportunity to express your view, please visit www.australiancurriculum.edu.au.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Spinal Injuries Awareness Program
Today, two guest speakers Wayne and Michael,from SEAT spoke to the entire school about preventing spinal injuries by following simple guidelines. For example, wearing of bike helmets, remembering to wear seat belts when travelling in cars and looking for hidden objects if diving into creeks or other shallow water holes.
They also spoke of the difficulties they experience each day being confined to a wheelchair. Just getting ready to go out can take at least an hour and a half.
We thank them for the insight into their experiences.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Class Blogs
This year homework grids will be placed on each class blog along with any important news or date claimers relevant to that class. From Years 2 upwards, each student will have their own blog where their completed work( if in a compatible format ) will be uploaded.
Please remember that the posts they write in class are the same as a first draft, there will be spelling and punctuation mistakes that they overlook especially considering they are still learning to type, which is a skill in itself.
Your child would love you to leave positive comments about their posts in the comment box found underneath each post.
Please remember that the posts they write in class are the same as a first draft, there will be spelling and punctuation mistakes that they overlook especially considering they are still learning to type, which is a skill in itself.
Your child would love you to leave positive comments about their posts in the comment box found underneath each post.
Friday, January 22, 2010
The Start of 2010.
Welcome to Term One.
We hope everyone had a safe and entertaining holiday.
Here at school all the class teachers are busy preparing exciting units of work for their students. A reminder that Parent Information Evenings are schduled for later in the week. They hope to see you there so they can give you a brief rundown of the year.
We hope everyone had a safe and entertaining holiday.
Here at school all the class teachers are busy preparing exciting units of work for their students. A reminder that Parent Information Evenings are schduled for later in the week. They hope to see you there so they can give you a brief rundown of the year.
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