Deputy Principal Report
SCIENCE SPECTACULAR AT ST JOHN’S
This week we have been celebrating National Science Week. The theme in 2023 is ‘Innovation: Powering Future Industries.’
Ms Afchal, the Year 6 teachers & students, have done an incredible job in preparation for our Science Spectacular.
Below are the experiments our Year 6 students have been demonstrating to the students from Kindergarten to Year 5:
Rotation 1: Sea Monkeys alive! - investigating living things (brine shrimp) under a microscope
Rotation 2: Super greenhouse - Seed Germination Experiment - different stages of seed germination
Rotation 3: Ooblex! - discovering newtonian fluid and non-newtonian fluids.
Rotation 4: Balloon chemistry - Discovering chemical reactions
Rotation 5: Lemon battery - investigating how Lemon juice acts as an electrolyte, a liquid that can conduct electricity.
Rotation 6: How do oil spills affect birds and other ocean wildlife?
Rotation 7: Chemical reactions
Rotation 8: Exploring density changes
The aim of this event was to develop a sense of curiosity about the world of Science & Technology. This has certainly been achieved so far! The technical language used by our Year 6 students, while engaging with our younger students, has demonstrated their sound knowledge of science concepts for their rotation.
A special thanks to Ms Afchal for all her planning and preparation leading up to this week. She applied for and won a special grant for our school to support the funding of our Science Spectacular. There were also many shops to visit in order to purchase the materials and equipment needed. We thank her for her commitment and dedication in making this a special week for our students and community.
We also thank Ms Parsons (Science Coordinator) at St Patrick’s Girls College, Campbelltown for loaning our school some valuable equipment, such as microscopes, alligator clips, bulbs and petri dishes.
Winners for the colouring competition will also be announced soon- an infant and primary student will win a small science pack!
We hope that many of our parents, carers and 2024 Kindergarten students will be able to attend this Friday, 11 August. Refer to the flyer below.
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
On Tuesday, 15 August, we celebrate the feast day of the Assumption. Our school community will gather together to celebrate the Eucharist in our Church. This will be the first Mass held in the church for the school prior to COVID restrictions. It will commence at 12pm. Parents and carers are invited to celebrate with us and sit at the back, on either side of the church.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, was the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her life.
By contemplating Mary in heavenly glory, we understand that the earth is not our final resting place for us either. If we live our lives in faith and goodwill, one day we will share in this same glory. The luminous sign of Our Lady taken up into Heaven shines out even more brightly during challenging times.
STUDENTS ARRIVING TO SCHOOL ON TIME
Just a reminder that students need to arrive at school before 8:45am when school commences. This is extremely important for children so they can move into class ready for learning at the start of the day. Important messages are also shared that provide information to support their learning and well being.
We understand it can be a challenge on some mornings getting organised for the school day. This is just a reminder for some parents and carers, to ensure that children do arrive at school on time. We thank you for your consideration of this matter.