JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS - From the Head of Junior School
Communication Date 3 March, 2023
Upcoming information for Term 1, Week 7
It was great to see so many parents join us for Parent/Teacher meetings this week. The connection between home and school is vital for us as we work together in support of your child.
In our upcoming information this week we have some reminders about our new phone system, Holy Week timetable, Swimming lesson make up information, Year 6 camp reminders and information about volunteer opportunities.
In our upcoming information this week we have some reminders about our new phone system, Holy Week timetable, Swimming lesson make up information, Year 6 camp reminders and information about volunteer opportunities.
COLLEGE PHONE SYSTEM
A reminder that all calls to the College are to be directed to our main number: 3820 5500. We ask for your assistance in updating this number in your contacts. Phoning this main reception number will allow you to be directed to the area of the College you require.
The menu options will be as follows:
1. Absentee Line
2. Enrolments
3. Business Office
4. Junior Reception
5. Secondary Reception
These changes will assist our Administration staff to attend to your call promptly, particularly during peak times. We thank you for your assistance.
A reminder that all calls to the College are to be directed to our main number: 3820 5500. We ask for your assistance in updating this number in your contacts. Phoning this main reception number will allow you to be directed to the area of the College you require.
The menu options will be as follows:
1. Absentee Line
2. Enrolments
3. Business Office
4. Junior Reception
5. Secondary Reception
These changes will assist our Administration staff to attend to your call promptly, particularly during peak times. We thank you for your assistance.
HOLY WEEK - TERM 1, WEEK 10 : 27 - 31 March
Each year, one of our favourite traditions in the Junior School is celebrating the Easter Story as a community at the end of Term 1. This year is no different. Our students are preparing and practising for the service that they will share with you in Week 10. Our final service on Friday, 31 March, the Resurrection Service will be a whole College event with our Year 7 - 12 students coming over for the afternoon to take part in a Fun Run before our service at 1:45pm. As per the timetable below, our Monday - Thursday services will start at 2:15pm each day. We invite families to join us for our services each day in the SPAH. No need to sign in at reception, our Faith QR code is available on the SPAH doors for you to check in as you arrive at 2:10pm. Your child’s teacher will be in contact with you shortly to advise of any special costumes or props they may need to bring on the day they are leading the Worship service.
Each year, one of our favourite traditions in the Junior School is celebrating the Easter Story as a community at the end of Term 1. This year is no different. Our students are preparing and practising for the service that they will share with you in Week 10. Our final service on Friday, 31 March, the Resurrection Service will be a whole College event with our Year 7 - 12 students coming over for the afternoon to take part in a Fun Run before our service at 1:45pm. As per the timetable below, our Monday - Thursday services will start at 2:15pm each day. We invite families to join us for our services each day in the SPAH. No need to sign in at reception, our Faith QR code is available on the SPAH doors for you to check in as you arrive at 2:10pm. Your child’s teacher will be in contact with you shortly to advise of any special costumes or props they may need to bring on the day they are leading the Worship service.
YEAR 1 & 2 - MAKE UP SWIMMING LESSONS
A reminder that our make up swimming lessons for Year 1 and 2 will occur on Friday, 10 March (this was due to the lost lesson for Big Splash).
A reminder that our make up swimming lessons for Year 1 and 2 will occur on Friday, 10 March (this was due to the lost lesson for Big Splash).
YEAR 6 CAMP
A reminder to families to submit your child's acceptance through the Parent Lounge Portal by Monday, 6 March in order for your child to attend Camp. If you will be supplying panadol or nurofen for your child to take while on camp (if necessary), please ensure you return the relevant medication form (below) and that the medication is packaged in its original box with your child's name and chemist instructions.
A reminder to families to submit your child's acceptance through the Parent Lounge Portal by Monday, 6 March in order for your child to attend Camp. If you will be supplying panadol or nurofen for your child to take while on camp (if necessary), please ensure you return the relevant medication form (below) and that the medication is packaged in its original box with your child's name and chemist instructions.
ART CLUB
Thank you to all the families who have registered their interest in joining Art Club this year. We have had an overwhelming response and are completely full for this Semester. Those students who missed out this Semester are top of the list for Semester 2 and will be contacted towards the end of Term 2 to confirm their interest in Art Club for the second half of the year. In the meantime, if positions should open up they will be offered to students in the order they were registered.
Thank you for your support of the Create@Faith program. Keep your eyes out for ways your students can be involved from home. Should you have any questions please contact Kathrynn Feeney on [email protected].
Thank you to all the families who have registered their interest in joining Art Club this year. We have had an overwhelming response and are completely full for this Semester. Those students who missed out this Semester are top of the list for Semester 2 and will be contacted towards the end of Term 2 to confirm their interest in Art Club for the second half of the year. In the meantime, if positions should open up they will be offered to students in the order they were registered.
Thank you for your support of the Create@Faith program. Keep your eyes out for ways your students can be involved from home. Should you have any questions please contact Kathrynn Feeney on [email protected].
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Registration link: https://forms.gle/tritvEeGDhSGMidV9 |
EVENING - VOLUNTEER INDUCTION COURSE
Registration link: https://forms.gle/rsamP6PNmPYd2wcL9 |
ACTIVE@FAITH
Please find below information regarding Extra Curricular Activities for Term 1, Week 7.
Please find below information regarding Extra Curricular Activities for Term 1, Week 7.
SAVE THE DATE
- Monday, 6 - Friday, 10 March - Year 6 Transition Interviews (information to come)
- Friday, 10 March - Year 6 Transition Day (information to come)
- Wednesday, 15 - Friday 17 March - Year 3 & 5 NAPLAN
- Wednesday, 22 - Friday, 24 March - Year 4 Camp
- Monday, 27 March - JS Cross Country
- Tuesday, 28 - Friday, 31 March - Year 6 Camp
- Monday, 27 March - Friday, 31 March - Holy Week services each afternoon
- Friday, 31 March - Last day of Term 1 - Whole College Fun Run
- Monday, 17 April - Term 2 commences
- Monday, 24 April - ANZAC Service (time TBA)
- Tuesday, 25 April - ANZAC Day Public Holiday
- Wednesday, 26 April - Wednesday, 3 May - Year 6 Transition Interviews
- Monday, 1 May - Labour Day Public Holiday
- Tuesday, 9 May - Mother's Day Stall
We are looking forward to another great week in our Junior School next week. Thank you for being part of our Faith Community!
Kind Regards
Jodi
Jodi Blackwell
Head of Junior School
Faith Lutheran College Redlands
Kind Regards
Jodi
Jodi Blackwell
Head of Junior School
Faith Lutheran College Redlands