Our “Flying Start” week was very successful as we devote the first week of the year to social and emotional learning, part of our wider work under the umbrella of “BeYou”.  

BeYou is the new Australian program that we have adopted which aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children.  In the first week of school children will be working with the MindUp Curriculum, friendly Schools program and “What’s the Buzz?” (this falls under the banner of BeYou) focussing on developing emotional literacy to set up the year in a positive way.

We celebrated the week with a sausage sizzle on Friday.

Welcome to 2020 and our theme for the year: “A Heart that Sees”

MASS / LITURGY THIS TERM

Each week there is a class listed to host and experience a Mass or Liturgy. Sometimes (like last week) we will have a whole school Mass.  Dates and classes are in our online Event Calendar on our website.

SACRAMENT PROGRAM 2020 with the North Adelaide / Prospect Parish.

All families who have children in year 3 or 4 and are considering Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation for your child will need to attend an information evening at the Rosary Church Hall on February 24th at 7pm. Only parents are required to attend.

At this information evening you will hear about changes to the structure and delivery of the preparation and your important role in the faith formation of your child. We will provide dates, costs and other important information.

Notes have been sent home with families who have identified as Catholic or Orthodox. If you do not receive a note and believe you should have, please see Margaret in the office for a copy.

CARITAS ‘JUST LEADERSHIP’ DAY

On Monday 17^th February, we will be sending 10 of our year 6 leaders to attend a special day at the Cathedral Hall to explore the concept of what ‘Just Leadership’ is and how they can inspire others at school to use ‘A Heart that Sees’ when considering the needs of others.  Mrs Price will be escorting the group to the Leadership Day.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR

This is a new staff position at our school this year.  Caroline Price has been appointed and will fulfil this role on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Caroline will work with Lisa McCormick in supporting the classes and community in the areas of Masses/Liturgies, Sacrament Program, Prayer and Religious Education Curriculum. We congratulate Caroline on this significant leadership position.

This system helps our school to build a sense of community across the year levels and also provides an opportunity for children to build leadership capabilities. Buddy activities are worked out between the two classes. 

The Buddy classes for this year are as follows:

TAC (Semester 2)- 2TR

RMG - 2SM

RTM - 5AK

R/1AV - 3TC

1AF - 6AP

1RM - 6CP

2TC - 4NT

3TM - 5BB

This is a great way to be involved in school life and help to nurture a community where “A Heart that Sees” is lived out through hospitality and support for various events.

Tuesday 11th February will be the first P&F meeting for 2020. Meetings are held Tuesday’s in weeks 3 & 7 every term. All parents are welcome to attend.

The meeting is at the school in the Meeting room/Staffroom.

The SIZZLING SUMMER Sports program allows your child to experience fun, energetic, safe and highly active multi-sports sessions which will challenge and improve your child’s motor and co-ordination skills

Developing Minds - Psychology and Education are providing a free course called "How to CONNECT with, COACH and TAKE CHARGE....when kids get frustrated, non co-operative and distressed" for parents/caregivers of 4 to 13 year.

If you are interested please call : 8357 1711 for more information.

It starts on the 12th of Feb for 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings 6:30pm to 8;30pm.

Run by Psychologists : Kate Manning and Marnie Winterfield

Where: Prospect North Primary School

Click below to obtain additional information.