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Therapy dog
Meet Willow who is a ten-month old Cavoodle. She helps foster a sense of belonging in the Primary School and has a calming effect on the entire community. She is an excellent addition to our school and has been welcomed warmly by all. She can be found snuggling up with students in reading corners, keeping people calm as they regulate mood and playing in the playground. She is receiving ongoing training, is fully vaccinated and is approved for therapy work by a veterinarian. Our preschool students were very excited to meet her this week during library lessons.
Orientation for our 2022 families
This year our Orientation has gone online and we were very pleased to send our new families the webpage link for the first release of our 2022 Online Orientation. A big thanks to our current students for featuring in our videos. The webpage will play an integral role when supporting our new students and families at the beginning of their preschool journey.
Save the date We are very excited to be able to invite you to join us for a Christmas Picnic. This will be held from 5-6:30pm on Monday 13th December at the Primary School Oval. Please find more details on the invite further down and in messages sent via SZapp.
Sensory play
Sensory play supports scientific thinking which involves inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating. It encourages our students to use their senses to discover new aspects. It also delivers on Outcome 4 of the Early Years Learning Framework. This term we have developed a sensory space in the centre. This space allows us to work with the students in small groups, build relationships and provide a calm, relaxed area for students to learn. We proudly offer this space to therapists allowing us to build connections and further support individual students.
SUSHI Tuck Day
Wednesday, 1 December
If your child would like to enjoy a Sushi lunch please order on QKR by 9.oo am, Monday 29 November.
No other lunch orders are available on tuck day.
Cash order accepted until Friday 26 November 2021- please take to the Primary School front office.
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Cooked Tuna Hand Roll - Gluten Free $4.50
Teriyaki Beef Hand Roll $4.50
Crispy Chicken Hand Roll $4.50
Vegetarian Hand Roll - Vegetarian $4.50
Glee Drinks $2.40
Water $1.00
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Special days like these are not possible without the fantastic support of families.
With thanks, Maree Alchin
(Canteen Manager) 6231 4022
Below is a link to a pdf resource produced by the Australian Government Department of Education to support effective transition to school
Continuity of Learning: A resource to support effective transition to school and school age care
This first national resource has been developed by the Educational Transitions Continuity and Change research team at Charles Sturt University and includes effective transition practices, which reflect the experiences of children, families, educators and communities as they support transitions to school and school age care.
Today we launch our 'Vinnies Christmas Appeal' at St Anthony's. Now more than ever, the St Vincent de Paul Society is working to support those in our community in need of care and support, especially over Christmas.
Please click on the link below for information about how you can support Vinnies this year.
All donations will be collected by Thursday 9th December (Week 10).
Vinnies Christmas Appeal Information
Thank you for your ongoing support of St Vincent de Paul.