My apology to the School community for not conveying a fuller, more hope-based perspective, when writing to you recently about the COVID-19 Pandemic. In uncertain times, we can be assured of God’s overarching sovereignty, as well as His interest in everything which is happening around us. No matter what happens in life, we can depend on God, for He is the Creator and Saviour of all creation, especially any person who puts their trust in Him.
Primary
| Hayden | Vosper | 3M |
| Keira | Lewis | 3M |
As a whole School, we will be involved in the tenth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) that occurs this Friday (20 March). Our Student Forum will host activities to encourage team work and respect for each other.
Each Secondary student will receive a “Take a Stand Together” wristband to commemorate the day. This wristband can be worn with the School Uniform until the end of Term 2.
Children worry more when they are kept in the dark, but sometimes approaching concerning topics can prove tricky. The following links provide some helpful advice for speaking with your children about Coronavirus plus current medical information. These are American sites but still relevant.
On Monday 2 March, Year 4 had the exciting privilege of participating in a full day of Claymation movie making and editing. Each group was given a storyboard on which they had to write a simple narrative with an orientation, complication and resolution. Students then created their characters out of clay and designed simple backdrops using coloured A4 paper and pastels.
ASSEMBLY
In Week 7, 5-6M presented an Assembly Item from Genesis 3 teaching us about temptation. House Meetings replace Primary Assembly this Thursday.
BABY NEWS
Congratulations to Mrs Kaleeny and her husband who are expecting their first child in August this year. Mrs Kaleeny is understandably very excited as were her class when we shared with them. Mrs Kaleeny’s Maternity Leave arrangements and replacement teacher will be shared with parents later in Term 2.
We are now over halfway through the first term and most students have settled well into their classes. For our Senior students, the reality of assignments, homework and the workload of the HSC is starting to hit home. It is about this time of the term when reluctant learners may begin to demonstrate signs of 'school refusal'. Research tells us that the best treatment for school refusal is attending school. Consequently, we have an expectation that students attend for a minimum 85% of the available learning time. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, it is a legal requirement for students to attend school daily (unless, of course, they are genuinely ill). Secondly, it allows parents to direct students to this expectation when a student starts to show reluctance (and the reasons for that reluctance should be investigated). Thirdly, it says that learning has value. There is a life beyond schooling, and part of our role as educators is to prepare students with the necessary character, attitude and skills from across Pre-K to Year 12.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is an internationally recognised program for young people, building their skills to equip them for life and work. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service and experience adventure, the Award can play a critical role in their development.
CSSA NEWS
In order to protect the safety and wellbeing of both our staff and students and limit the spread of the COVID 19 virus through our communities, the CSSA Committee of Management has made the decision to cancel all CSSA events and trials for the rest of Term 1 beginning Monday 16 March 2020.
We have had so many great achievements in sport. We have had students make various teams and compete at different events. I want to thank all the teachers and students who have continued the positive contributions at all levels.
2020 RJAS CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC PROGRAM
Our full Co-Curricular Music Program is well underway. This year again promises to be a most rewarding, if not busy one. Coming events to keep an eye out for are: Primary Music Assemblies (Term 2 and 3); 2021 Secondary Musical Auditions; our Annual Ensemble Extravaganza (Term 3); Music Tour (Term 4), plus a few more yet to be confirmed.
An opportunity is available to work casually in the Canteen. Please refer to the Role Description Casual Canteen Assistant.
Please send a covering letter outlining why you would like to be considered and a completed Application for Employment Support and Operational to [email protected] by Monday 23 March.
