JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS - From the Head of Junior School
Communication Date 3 June 2022
WEEK 8 - INFORMATION FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
This week around the Junior School we are continuing to focus on spreading kindness by caring for each other. Our staff have been handing out a little spot of kindness as they see it in action and encouraging students to pass on a spot of kindness to a friend. We have also had our Year 3 day camp with rock climbing, archery and so much more. This was an opportunity for out Year 3 students to experience camp activities and work on their courage, collaboration and communication skills as a year level. It was an action packed day that the students loved taking part in.
MID SEMESTER MUSIC WORKSHOPS
During the mid-semester break (Monday, 20 – Friday, 24 June 2022) our specialist music tutors will be hosting music workshops for beginners through to advanced students. This is a great opportunity to come and try something new under the expertise of our talented music staff. This is your chance to make music by learning a new instrument, writing a song, learning to play a new piece of music and play together with other students from the College.
Registrations close 5:00pm Monday, 13 June 2022. : Unfortunately, we do have limited places, please click the following link to sign up for your choice of workshops : 2022 Mid Semester Music Workshop Registration
We look forward to creating memorable music moments. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Nicole Hutchinson: [email protected]
During the mid-semester break (Monday, 20 – Friday, 24 June 2022) our specialist music tutors will be hosting music workshops for beginners through to advanced students. This is a great opportunity to come and try something new under the expertise of our talented music staff. This is your chance to make music by learning a new instrument, writing a song, learning to play a new piece of music and play together with other students from the College.
Registrations close 5:00pm Monday, 13 June 2022. : Unfortunately, we do have limited places, please click the following link to sign up for your choice of workshops : 2022 Mid Semester Music Workshop Registration
We look forward to creating memorable music moments. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Nicole Hutchinson: [email protected]
CAFE FLOURISH - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY MORNINGS
We will continue our connections focus in Week 8 with different Teacher's serving you each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 8:00am - 8:20am. Please pop by, whether it is your child's year level Teacher or not, and say hello to a fellow parent or one of our staff members. If you haven't tried our coffee this term, this week is a great week to start! This week we have a special offer for parents, if you are able to help us cover a book whilst you are at the cafe your coffee will be on the house!
The timetable for Week 8 & 9 below:
We will continue our connections focus in Week 8 with different Teacher's serving you each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 8:00am - 8:20am. Please pop by, whether it is your child's year level Teacher or not, and say hello to a fellow parent or one of our staff members. If you haven't tried our coffee this term, this week is a great week to start! This week we have a special offer for parents, if you are able to help us cover a book whilst you are at the cafe your coffee will be on the house!
The timetable for Week 8 & 9 below:
STAFFING UPDATE
You may have noticed a new face around Prep F this week : Mrs Walton. Mrs Walton has come on board as our new Prep F Student coach for the remainder of 2022. Mrs Walton has many years of experience as a Preparatory aide and is highly accomplished with the SSP program as well. Mrs McClelland has moved to the Junior School Administration Office to be one of our receptionists. This has allowed Mrs Dee Coleman to move across to work for our Director of Sport and Culture as a Sports Administration assistant. We thank both Angela and Deanne for their service in Prep and Junior School administration and look forward to them having new opportunities as they settle into their new positions.
You may have noticed a new face around Prep F this week : Mrs Walton. Mrs Walton has come on board as our new Prep F Student coach for the remainder of 2022. Mrs Walton has many years of experience as a Preparatory aide and is highly accomplished with the SSP program as well. Mrs McClelland has moved to the Junior School Administration Office to be one of our receptionists. This has allowed Mrs Dee Coleman to move across to work for our Director of Sport and Culture as a Sports Administration assistant. We thank both Angela and Deanne for their service in Prep and Junior School administration and look forward to them having new opportunities as they settle into their new positions.
WEEK 8 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
We have another busy week ahead in our Junior School. Check out our Junior School Extra Curricular Schedule for Week 8 below:
We have another busy week ahead in our Junior School. Check out our Junior School Extra Curricular Schedule for Week 8 below:
CLASS CARER'S LETTERS OF INTRODUCTION
Further letters of introduction will be posted as soon as they are available.
Further letters of introduction will be posted as soon as they are available.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - FREE COFFEE
The Junior School Library is seeking volunteers to cover/contact decodable reader books prior to the school holidays commencing. If you have some time to help with this task please contact Monica Altmann by email: [email protected] . Packs can be sent home to be covered and then returned to the Junior School. Alternatively, you could pop by Cafe Flourish one morning during the week or on Thursday afternoon between 3:00pm and 4:00pm, have a coffee on us and help cover some books. Bring a friend and make it a time to chat, connect and help us prepare some great new resources for our students to use next term.
The Junior School Library is seeking volunteers to cover/contact decodable reader books prior to the school holidays commencing. If you have some time to help with this task please contact Monica Altmann by email: [email protected] . Packs can be sent home to be covered and then returned to the Junior School. Alternatively, you could pop by Cafe Flourish one morning during the week or on Thursday afternoon between 3:00pm and 4:00pm, have a coffee on us and help cover some books. Bring a friend and make it a time to chat, connect and help us prepare some great new resources for our students to use next term.
STATE OF ORIGIN
On Wednesday, 8 June students and staff are invited to swap one item of clothing for either MAROON or BLUE (depending on "your state of origin). Any questions regarding what items your child can wear are to be directed to your class teacher.
On Wednesday, 8 June students and staff are invited to swap one item of clothing for either MAROON or BLUE (depending on "your state of origin). Any questions regarding what items your child can wear are to be directed to your class teacher.
VACATION CARE AND WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Please click on the images below to access information regarding Vacation Care bookings and program these coming holidays.
https://www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au/our-college/oshc
Please click on the images below to access information regarding Vacation Care bookings and program these coming holidays.
https://www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au/our-college/oshc
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
We are excited to announce that Faith Lutheran College Redlands are participating in Jump Rope for Heart – a fantastic fundraising and physical activity program by the Heart Foundation.
By participating in Jump Rope for Heart, we will be encouraging students to get moving. We’ll have ropes available on the school grounds and encouraging everyone to help raise funds for lifesaving research and support programs.
During the Jump Rope for Heart initiative, students will learn new skills, increase their physical activity, and learn about heart health. The program will launch with our school wide ‘Jump Off Day’ on Wednesday,13 June where your child gets to show off their skipping skills to their friends.
When you register your child online you’ll get access to additional skipping resources to help give your child a great reason to get away from the screens and get outdoors. Register and create your own secure webpage at jumprope.org.au/parents
By signing up online, you and your child can:
Your child should have received a ‘fundraising guide’ flyer, which includes further information on the program. If you didn’t receive this, visit jumprope.org.au/parents for all the information that you need.
Thank you for getting involved in Jump Rope for Heart!
We are excited to announce that Faith Lutheran College Redlands are participating in Jump Rope for Heart – a fantastic fundraising and physical activity program by the Heart Foundation.
By participating in Jump Rope for Heart, we will be encouraging students to get moving. We’ll have ropes available on the school grounds and encouraging everyone to help raise funds for lifesaving research and support programs.
During the Jump Rope for Heart initiative, students will learn new skills, increase their physical activity, and learn about heart health. The program will launch with our school wide ‘Jump Off Day’ on Wednesday,13 June where your child gets to show off their skipping skills to their friends.
When you register your child online you’ll get access to additional skipping resources to help give your child a great reason to get away from the screens and get outdoors. Register and create your own secure webpage at jumprope.org.au/parents
By signing up online, you and your child can:
- Easily raise funds online
- Track skipping skills progress and earn virtual badges along the way
- Post updates to your page so family and friends can follow their progress
- Access additional skipping resources
Your child should have received a ‘fundraising guide’ flyer, which includes further information on the program. If you didn’t receive this, visit jumprope.org.au/parents for all the information that you need.
Thank you for getting involved in Jump Rope for Heart!
FYFEY'S FOOTBALL COACHING (FFC)
Please click on the image below to access information regarding the FFC Coaching Clinics these school holidays - 4 and 5 July, 2022.
Please click on the image below to access information regarding the FFC Coaching Clinics these school holidays - 4 and 5 July, 2022.
SAVE THE DATE
We have great events coming up in the next few weeks:
These events include:
Kind Regards
Jodi
Jodi Blackwell
Head of Junior School
Faith Lutheran College Redlands
We have great events coming up in the next few weeks:
These events include:
- Year 1 Excursion - Monday, 6 June
- Junior School Chess Competition - Tuesday, 14 June
- Year 5/6 Reader's Cup - Tuesday, 14 June
- Junior School Sports Spectacular - Thursday, 16 June
- Junior School Sports Spectacular - Friday, 17 June
- Term 2 concludes - Friday, 17 June
Kind Regards
Jodi
Jodi Blackwell
Head of Junior School
Faith Lutheran College Redlands