Primary Bundle Collection

It's images like these that we will remember for years to come, about the time we had a Distance Learning Plan (DLP).
Returning to School
It's images like these that we will remember for years to come, about the time we had a Distance Learning Plan (DLP).
We would like to thank the staff and parents for the smooth coordination of Primary bundle collection and drop off. The amount of work and care that has gone into developing and printing each bundle has been exemplary. It's great to have such a dedicated community of staff and parents invested in the education of each RJ student.
"Thank you to all the wonderful staff at RJ for leaving your families so our kids can stay safe at home. Thank you for continuing to educate our children everyday while you may have children at home as well. Thank you for doing your best for our children, we appreciate it immensely. Stay safe and God bless."
"Praying for God's wisdom and direction to you Mr Cockrem and the rest of your team to continue to lead the School in this season in Jesus Name Amen."
"Thank you teachers. Even when things don’t always go to plan you respond with answers and solutions. Keep up the great work."
"The teachers have done an amazing job to ensure the kids do not miss out! Well done to all concerned!"
"Doing a great job too! Fantastic and engaging content!"
"Very thankful for all the hard work teachers!!!"
"Well done Teachers, thank you."
"Doing a fantabulous job!!!!"
"Thank you, great efforts for our children."
"Thank you for all your hard work."
It has been back to School at Oakhurst for allocated Primary Houses and selected Secondary Years during the staggered return.
Students greatly enjoyed seeing their teachers and peers, back in the familiar setting of the School and classrooms. We look forward to the coming weeks when all students can return to face-to-face learning. View online photo gallery.
It has also been back to School at Marsden Park for PreK and allocated Primary Houses.
Students have been really enjoying being with their friends and teachers while settling into classroom learning once again. View online photo gallery.
It was wonderful to see Year 12 return to face-to-face learning. As part of their welcome back Mr Cockrem and Mr Millard addressed Year 12 about resuming their studies and making the most of the time they now have in the classroom.
Year 12 were challenged in a quiz called âAre You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader", as a way of energising and encouraging them to resume as normal. We finished with a BBQ lunch and this was a great way to foster community and strong collegiality. We continually pray for Year 12 as they edge closer each day to their trial HSC examinations.
Mr Steve Millard
Stage 6 Welfare Coordinator
We asked Secondary staff what they would challenge themselves to in our 14 day holidays.
Here is how they went...
Year 10 Visual Arts have been creating artworks based on the concepts and practices of Asian based art forms, particularly from China and Japan.
Through this artmaking unit the students had to consider the ideas of Eastern vs Western aesthetics, traditional artforms and concepts and then create an artwork based on a fusion of these Eastern and Western concepts. The following images are some of students work, mainly produced while they have been in Distance Learning. It's a great credit to them to have completed them with minimal instruction from myself and still within the set period of time as they have been out of the art classroom.
I hope you can appreciate their efforts.
Mr Chris Bemrose
Secondary Teacher
Welcome back to Term 2. It has been an unprecedented time in all aspects of School, even in the sporting realm. There were many event and trials that had to be postponed or cancelled.
While not being able to compete at these events or trials has been frustrating for some, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon. A plan is being developed for the resumption of Secondary Sport. There will be no inter-school competitions in Term 2 but we will implement a program that will help students get back into regular physical activity again.
Kiara (left) and Pavlee (right) have been recognised for their outstanding achievement in their sporting field by the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) sports association. It is a great honour to be selected at this level of sport which were Soccer (Kiara) and Volleyball (Pavlee). Congratulations on this achievement and I look forward to them putting their sporting skills into action in the future.
I hope you have all been keeping well. I look forward to the time when we can get back on the sporting field.
Mr David Hyde
Secondary Sports Co-ordinator
As the Distance Learning Program continues for some students and even for those returning to face to face learning below are some ideas to help maintain the wellbeing of our teenagers:
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the School so we can help where possible.
Mr Brad Maxwell
Director of Secondary Welfare
Some tips for parents when challenged by uncertainty.
1. Affirm your identity.
A big thing that parents can experience in times of uncertainty is that their identity of being a caring parent is challenged. Recognise that the reason you are challenged by the uncertainty is because you are so caring. Normally, as a caring parent, you want to be able to always deal with the things that threaten your child.
2. Specifically acknowledge what is difficult about this. What is your pain in the uncertainty? (your emotional pain?)
As humans, when we feel uncertain, a common reaction is to seek to control things so that we don’t have to experience the feelings that accompany the uncertainty (feelings like disappointment, shame, anger, fear). Ask yourself, “what is the pain that is making me want to control this?” Have a compassionate space to allow yourself to acknowledge and experience these other feelings, and not feel the need to avoid them.
3. Ask yourself: What can I choose in this situation? What do I want to bring to the situation? Who do I want to be in this situation?
For example: I want to bring courage, putting my child first, reaching out for support, finding resources. Bring a wise, compassionate perspective to this. Tell yourself, “I alone, am not the cause of the suffering, and I alone cannot solve or cure the suffering.” This type of thinking can be freeing. Instead of clinging to control, this provides the option of making choices that are consistent with your goals and values and who you want to be in the situation. Recognising that “this is bigger than me” is a critical lens through which to view the situation.
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