JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS - From the Deputy Head of Junior School
Communication Date Thursday 14 July, 2023
WELCOME BACK TO TERM 3!
Welcome to Week One of Term 3. This Term is yet another busy one in the life of Junior School with many wonderful events to look forward to. It has been fabulous to welcome all of the students back and hear their exciting tales from holidays and watch them reconnect with each other.
One of our first events will be both a joyful celebration as we farewell Jodi Blackwell and release her to fulfil her calling to work with many young people through an amazing opportunity with Lutheran Education Queensland. Jodi has been an integral part of the Junior School for a number of years and will be missed as she takes on this new role. We would like to invite families to our service on Wednesday the 19th of July from 2pm in the SPAH.
We look forward to a Term full of learnings and celebrations.
One of our first events will be both a joyful celebration as we farewell Jodi Blackwell and release her to fulfil her calling to work with many young people through an amazing opportunity with Lutheran Education Queensland. Jodi has been an integral part of the Junior School for a number of years and will be missed as she takes on this new role. We would like to invite families to our service on Wednesday the 19th of July from 2pm in the SPAH.
We look forward to a Term full of learnings and celebrations.
UNIFORM
As you settle back into Term 3 routines, please ensure your child shows commitment when it comes to uniform, hairstyles, jewellery, hats and shoes. Wearing a school uniform each day says you are proud to be a Faith student. Paying attention to detail and rising up to school expectations is a life skill that will prepare your child to be successful now and in later years. When our children come to school looking neat and tidy, it is one small way of teaching them to take pride in their appearance. We know that when our children are young this can sometimes be hard for families so we thank our parents for taking the time to explain the importance of this to their child and helping them understand. As students settle back into the term, staff will be checking and communicating with you any areas that your child needs to address, if required.
As you settle back into Term 3 routines, please ensure your child shows commitment when it comes to uniform, hairstyles, jewellery, hats and shoes. Wearing a school uniform each day says you are proud to be a Faith student. Paying attention to detail and rising up to school expectations is a life skill that will prepare your child to be successful now and in later years. When our children come to school looking neat and tidy, it is one small way of teaching them to take pride in their appearance. We know that when our children are young this can sometimes be hard for families so we thank our parents for taking the time to explain the importance of this to their child and helping them understand. As students settle back into the term, staff will be checking and communicating with you any areas that your child needs to address, if required.
100 DAYS OF PREP CELEBRATION
A reminder to our Prep families that students can wear bright colours on the 21st July, 2023.
A reminder to our Prep families that students can wear bright colours on the 21st July, 2023.
EARLY DEPARTURES
A reminder to parents that if you phone the office after 2:30pm to collect your child early, you will be asked to wait until 3:00pm unless it is an emergency. This is to ensure that your child does not miss out on valuable learning time - departing 10 minutes early here and there quickly adds up to hours of missed learning across the course the term and disrupts not just your child but the rest of the class as they leave the room. We thank you for your understanding and support with this.
NO CHAPEL ON TUESDAY 18 JULY
A reminder to all families that Chapel this week has been moved to Wednesday 19th July at 2:00pm for our special Chapel Service to farewell Jodi Blackwell.
A reminder to all families that Chapel this week has been moved to Wednesday 19th July at 2:00pm for our special Chapel Service to farewell Jodi Blackwell.
TERM 3 - JUNIOR SCHOOL CANTEEN MENU
Please find below the Junior School - Term 3 Canteen menu (please click on the image to access full PDF version).
Please find below the Junior School - Term 3 Canteen menu (please click on the image to access full PDF version).
BOOK CLUB
Issue 5 Book Club catalogues have been sent home with students this week. Orders will close on Tuesday 25th July.
To place an order and make payment please use – LOOP – Linked Online Ordering and Payment available on www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP or download the LOOP Apple or Android app. Please note there are no cash orders. Please do not send any orders to school. Each order helps earn free books and teaching materials for our library and classrooms, however there is never any obligation to order.
CHESS MATES
Chess Mates Chess Classes for Prep-Year 6 students are on again this term. Classes focus on fun, enjoyment, and cooperation. Chess Mates helps students learn and build upon the fundamentals of chess, while also using chess as a vehicle for teaching math skills, social skills, and emotional intelligence in an interactive and cooperative environment.
Classes are held on Wednesday at lunchtime in the library - 1:20pm - 2:00pm. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or head to chessmates.com.au/schools to register your child.
TERM 3, WEEK 2 - EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Check out our Junior School Extra Curricular Schedule for Term 3, Week 2 below:
SAVE THE DATE
We have great events coming up in the next few weeks:
Kind Regards
Jodi
Jodi Blackwell
Head of Junior School
Faith Lutheran College Redlands
We have great events coming up in the next few weeks:
- Friday, 28 July - Founders Day Festivities
- Tuesday, 8 August - Year 6 Transition Day
- Monday 14 August - Redlands Ekka Show Holiday
- Wednesday, 16 August - Brisbane Show Holiday - Pupil Free Day (OSHC open)
- Friday, 18 August - ICAS English
- Monday, 21 - Friday, 25 August - Book Week
- Monday, 21 August - Prep to Year 6 Musica Viva Incursion
- Wednesday, 23 August - Book Week Dress up day
Kind Regards
Jodi
Jodi Blackwell
Head of Junior School
Faith Lutheran College Redlands