Principals Report
Dear Parents and Carers,
Many families use technology (desktop/laptop/iPad/phone) as an interactive learning tool; this is an excellent way to build literacy and numeracy skills for children aged 4 - 12 years old.
A computer can be used to book a holiday, use a map using google earth, find a phone number and to do research. Children can learn to send and receive emails and visit websites of family interest. Creating cards for family cultural celebrations, birthdays or a menu for a dinner party using a publishing program is also a skill that children can utilise. Children enjoy learning about the origins of interesting people, sports and foods from different cultures. Now with eBooks available, children can use the computer for reading and listening to songs. Our library offers eBooks through “Overdrive” – I know many of our students are utilising these texts. (If you’d like to know more about this, contact our Teacher Librarian, Liz French).
Here are some interactive websites that are appropriate for primary school children, and that integrate technology to build English and Mathematical skills.
** It’s important to have parental supervision when using the computer and a balance between screen-time and outdoor play.
KidsMatter
See attachment below. An excellent article about emotional development in children and how we can support children to manage their emotions. Worth a read!
Hats Off!
Many years ago, Cancer Council ACT coined the phrase - End of May is Hats Off Day to assist Canberra schools and early childhood services with their hats on (and off) policy. In June and July Canberra children do not need to wear their hat to play; this will assist with their vitamin D requirements.
Marriage as Mission
If you have been married for 10 years or more and would like to discuss and hear about how we can better support marriages in our Archdiocese you are warmly invited to join other married couples at our first Archdiocesan Marriage as Mission Afternoon Tea to be held at Haydon Hall behind St Christopher’s Cathedral in Manuka from 2-4pm on Sat 2nd June.
At the Marriage as Mission Afternoon Tea you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about Pope Francis’ vision for the accompaniment of married couples
- Contribute your ideas about how we as a Church can better promote and support marriage
- Hear about ways to get involved in ministries already supporting marriages in this Archdiocese
- Network with and feel supported by other Catholic couples from across the Archdiocese
It is fine if only one member of a couple can attend. There is no charge for the event but a donation of $10 per couple on the day would be appreciated to help with catering. Register at http://bit.ly/marriageasmission Enquiries contact Lara Kirk on 0429 192 869 or at lara.kirk@cg.org.au
Yours sincerely,
Julie Wiley
Principal.