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GRIP Leadership by Sam Hocking and Orlando Henrisson
We learnt about the four core character traits of a leader which are:
- Confidence with Humility
- Others Focussed
- Showing Empathy
- Being Reliable
We learnt a lot and hope to put some of these lessons into practice.
Every Friday in the Catherine Centre we complete STEM activities. Sometimes we do individual projects, but mostly we work together as a team which can often be a very tricky task.
First, we watch a video together to gather ideas, then we draw our designs and discuss what materials to use, then we begin our creations.
Previously we have built tin foil boats, pipe cleaner constructions, lego towers, dot sticker towers, plastic cup towers and finally this week it has been something super cool…..straw roller-coasters.
We were all given the challenge to construct a roller-coaster out of straws that a ping pong ball could roll along. Enjoy looking at the photos of us in action.
A reminder to parents of Year 3 & 5 students that the NAPLAN public demonstration site is available to view examples of the NAPLAN online tests. Simply visit the following site to access these samples:
It is important to remember, that all students need headphones to participate in the testing. Please ensure your child has a set at school.
Read LessParents’ support is critical in the educational process. Therefore, we urge parents to use the school processes and opportunities provided to facilitate their involvement in our Give 10 program here at SSP. As a volunteer, parents are asked to assist in the daily life of the school undertaking tasks that assist the staff in the efficient and successful running of the school. It provides teachers and the school with additional resources, that are necessary for an all-round education for our students and enables teachers to undertake their professional role. There are many places where volunteers are needed within SSP from administrative to supportive such as the School Board, Friends of SSP, Parent days, Sports carnivals and the list goes on. The difference with volunteering is a parent taking an active participation in their child’s education and primary school experience versus watching it from the sidelines.
We encourage all of our families from Kindergarten through to Year 6 to complete their ten hours of service.
Read LessCongratulations to all those students who competed in the Interschool Swimming Carnival held at HBF Arena last week. Our team represented our school in fine style displaying very good behaviour and sportsmanship and excellent competitive spirit and skill.
SSP did very well again this year, gaining place ribbons in 82 of the 85 events! A brilliant effort from our swimmers! A special mention about the Year 6 girls, who were particularly dominant, led by Bridgette Brodalka who swam in six events for six wins with a suspected broken finger!
Thank you to all the parents who came along to help and cheer as well. Our school hosted the carnival so the parent help was very important and appreciated. All the results have been placed on the notice board near student services for the school community to read.
Read LessIf you would like to purchase more raffle tickets they are available from Pre-Primary.
The Easter raffle will be drawn on Thursday 11 April. Good luck to everyone in the draw.
Read LessHelpful Tips for Parents - Part 4
We continue our series this week with some more tips.
Want your kids to eat their vegetables and tidy their rooms without a fight? When it comes to bringing up kids, there’s such a deluge of advice out there and so many choices to make, many parents often find themselves questioning whether they’re getting it right. And although there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy, psychologists agree that these simple, but smart, tricks can be really effective...
- TAKE YOUR CHILD SERIOUSLY
“When a child comes to a parent with a problem – whether it’s about friends, school or siblings – it’s natural to want to suggest solutions borne of your own, much longer, life experience,” says clinical psychologist Dr Genevieve von Lob. “However, there are times when all your child really wants is someone to listen, empathise and validate what they’re feeling.” Sometimes adults have to take their children’s problems seriously – and not intervene too much. This means letting your child make their mistakes and ignoring the ‘parent alarm’. So, how do you get the balance right? “There’s no fixed answer,” says Dr Von Lob, “but allowing children to overcome challenges in a safe, contained way allows them to build their competence and sends a powerful message that you trust them.”
- GIVE THEM A ‘FORCED CHOICE'
When you want your child to do something, give them a ‘forced choice’. "Never say ‘eat your carrots’; say ‘do you want peas or carrots?’. It gives the child the illusion of choice,” explains psychologist Linda Blair. It can work with anything, such as ‘do you want to do your Maths or English work first today?’.
- HIDE THEIR VEGETABLES
Trying to make a child eat their vegetables can be a challenge. Many parents use the promise of dessert to encourage kids to eat their greens, but Dr Perry Buffington says children under the age of 12 don’t understand this logic. He recommends that, instead, parents hide vegetables in meals, such as putting them in mashed potato or cooking a meal where they are less visible, like bakes and tomato sauces.
- PRAISE A CHILD WHO IS BEHAVING WELL
If a group of children are together, draw attention to the child who is doing what you have asked – not the ones who are not, suggests psychologist Dr Rachel Andrews. “Often the others will then copy that behaviour in search of the same level of praise,” she says. For example, if you’re throwing a birthday party and only one child is lining up quietly for their food, praise them instead of telling off the misbehaving children – and watch the others fall into line.
Read LessDuring 2018, Mr Lamont, along with a small team, worked on establishing a Sister School in Bali. The purpose of the Sister School is to:
- Increase student motivation and engagement for learning a second language;
- Increase student understanding for living in a different environment;
- Develop cultural and religious understandings;
- Allow the St Simon Peter community to support a school that is not as fortunate as our; and
- To make learning a second language become ‘real’.
Some background about the school
The school is situated inland, approximately one and a half hours North of Kuta, in the Mengwi region close to the famous Taman Ayun Temple.
The Bali Sister School has approximately 160 students, from Years 1 to 6, with many who can’t speak a lot of English.
2019 Goals for SSP
- Establish a relationship with SD 2 Mengwi (pilot Year 5 program with 1 class);
- Establish fundraising and parent sub-committees; and
- Undertake a school visit to SD2 Mengwi during the June school holidays.
Further information will be sent out in 2019 about ways in which students and families in the SSP community can get involved in the program.
The school-based Indonesian Team (a group of interested parents and teachers) have received some school funding to establish the sister school relationship with SD2 Mengwi school in Bali, Indonesia.
The team’s submission sets out the project's goals, which includes a visit by a team of five staff (the school Leadership Team, plus Jamie Lamont and Julie Sontay) in the upcoming school holidays. The main purpose is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the school and community leaders so the relationship is understood and sustainable by all parties.
Watch this space for more news from our sister school project as it develops.
Mr Baker will be continuing on to Singapore to attend the INTASE World Education Congress from April 16-18 2019.
Friends of St Simon Peter Meeting
We had over 40 members of our school community attend our first meeting in the HUB on Monday 25 March at 7.00pm.
It was a great turnout with some new faces in the crowd which was great. It was a short, sharp meeting where the Principal, the HOPE Team and the Social and Fundraising Team reported to the meeting.
The Finance Report was tabled and some general business was discussed. The second half of the meeting was a presentation from our Digital Technology Project Team with team members, Ashlee Dale, Lisa Serrangeli, Ainslee Oakes and Tash Calautti, each giving a rundown of the work they are engaged in at SSP. This was really interesting and there were plenty of questions. Thanks to the DT Team for their presentation. Well done.
Next meeting is Monday 20 May 2019 at 7.00pm in the Hub. Natalie Templeton will be presenting on the work she is engaged in this year in this new curriculum initiative.
All welcome to come along for our one hour meeting.
Read LessOur Canteen service provides lunches and recess snacks from Monday to Friday. We are in urgent need of help on our busy days (later in the week), so if you have any spare time, even an hour in the week, we would love your help to assist the staff with this service.
Please Contact the Canteen Manager (shared role), Trish or Lisa on 9301 6813 - if you can help once a week, once a month, once a year!
Read LessThere was a lot of interest and discussion at the recent FSSP meeting, so if you would like to join this team to make a difference at SSP then please contact Fiona Green via email to admin@ssp.wa.edu.au
Read LessThe Social Justice Committee have been busy sharing the weekly stories from Project Compassion. The money raised for Project Compassion helps so many people in need. As little as $1.00 will pay for a midwife in Bangladesh to visit a mum-to-be, for a vital pregnancy check-up in her own home.
Each week the Social Justice Committee talk to different classes and collect the money in the Project Compassion boxes which is added to the total. We would love your support on this project.
So far, we have raised $272.05.
This is the link for Project Compassion: https://lent.caritas.org.au/page/schools#blank
Below are members of our Social Justice Committee talking to the Pre-primary classes about Project Compassion.
Read LessThe heart of the liturgical year is the Easter Triduum (three days) celebrated from the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday evening.
The Easter Vigil is the high-point of the celebration. The joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection continues for the 50-day Easter season from Easter Sunday to Pentecost.
The liturgical colour for Easter is white.
Here is an Easter Prayer for all in our Community.
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Parish News and Easter Timetable
EASTER MASS TIMETABLE AND EVENTS
Taize Prayer Service – Wednesday 3 April at 7.30pm As we prepare for the coming of Easter, please join us for a special Prayer Service. Experience an hour in reflection, silent and prayerful, listening to the Readings of the Word and enjoying Taize music.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stations of the Cross will be held on each Friday of Lent after 7.00pm evening Mass.
Parish Reconciliation Service – Tuesday 9 April at 7.30pm
A re-enactment of the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem will take place on PALM SUNDAY 14 April at the 10.00am Mass. We invite all children to take part in the procession. Children carrying small palms or olive branches (supply own if possible) will lead the procession of the priest with a pony and the rest of the congregation and then form an archway along the central aisle of church (parent help is needed to supervise).
Come early – the young ones can have a free ride on the pony. See you there!
Holy Thursday: 18 April - Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm
Eucharistic Adoration after Mass until 11.00pm
Good Friday: 19 April - Reconciliation 10.00am—11.00am
Stations of the Cross at 11.00am
Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion at 3.00pm
Eucharistic Adoration after the Lord’s Passion until 8.00pm
Holy Saturday: 20 April - Blessing of Easter Food 11.00am
Easter Vigil Mass at 7.30pm
Easter Sunday: 21 April - Mass Times – 8.00am, 10.00am & 5.00pm
24:7 Ocean Reef Youth Group
24:7 Youth Group invites all youth in Years 6-12 to attend every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm in the St Simon Peter’s Parish.
For more information, please call Sarah on 0423 648 518, or Elijah on 0467 646 959, or visit the website www.247youthministry.org
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