Meghan Carroll – Deputy Head of Primary

Year 6 Canberra Trip

We welcomed Year 6 back from an impressive camp in Canberra on Friday. The children participated in a range of visits including: the National Gallery of Australia, the Museum of Australian Democracy, Parliament House and Questacon. This is a very busy and worthwhile learning experience and we thank the teachers, Eamon Lukins, Kim Haddix, Roslynn Pardy, Miri Heitner and Renee Segal for the passion and commitment they offered in order to make the camp such a success. Thank you also to Chelsea Trotter for helping to organise this camp for our students. 

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government contributes funding of $20.00 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate Program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the School upon completion of the excursion. We have factored this into the costing for the excursion. 

Year 5 Bathurst Trip

This week Year 5 had an adventurous trip to Bathurst Goldfields. The students participated in a number of tours and activities to learn about life in Colonial Australia. They experienced a variety of activities including gold panning, boomerang throwing and line dancing. The trip was a great opportunity to build and strengthen friendships and the concepts explored at school. Thank you to Chelsea Trotter for helping to organise this camp for our students as well as the teachers who attended the camp this year: Gabi Wynhausen, Lara Kepitis, Stuart Taylor, Martine Nabarro and Bec Gaida.

Years K – 6 Building Buddies Contest

The Primary Madrichim have been working very hard on creating an engaging and meaningful activity for Anti-Bullying Day on Friday 20 March 2020 (Week 8) and we’d love for you to encourage your children’s involvement.  

What:  Submit a video (no more than 3 minutes long) or script related to the theme: Building Buddies. Entries should include a problem and solution and can be focused on friendship.

Who:  Years K – 6 students. Must involve two or more students/characters.

When:  Entries are due by 3.30 pm on Monday 9 March 2020 (Week 7A). 

How:  Contest entries can be submitted by email to Ms Carroll by USB (with your child’s name on it) or by email (mcarroll@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au). Videos/scripts must include/mention a lego brick.

Winning videos and scripts will be shared with Years K – 6 students in Period 0 on Friday 20 March 2019. Good luck!

Primary Parent Teacher Night 

Parent Teacher Night will be held in just a few weeks time. Please note these dates in your calendar and look out for the email that will outline the instructions for requesting an appointment with your child’s teacher/s.

• Wednesday 25 March 2020: 4.00 pm – 6.30 pm 
• Monday 30 March 2020: 4.00 pm – 9.00 pm 

Parent Teacher Night is a great opportunity to have important conversations about your child’s progress and their approaches to learning so far this year. Given that it is still very early in the year, any new anecdotal information you offer the teachers is as important as the feedback they provide for you. 

Our online booking system will open soon. Once you receive the email with all the booking information, follow the instructions carefully to select the teachers with whom you would like to meet.  

What about meetings with the Art, Drama, Music and PE teachers? 

This term, specialist teachers will be available to meet with parents of children in Years 3 – 6 only.  If your child / children are in Years K – 2, you will have an opportunity to meet with the specialist teachers next semester. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Katie Brody, Director of Studies: kbrody@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au

BBQ and Fundraiser Day

Thank you to the Year 6 Charity Leaders, staff and parents who helped to organise and who assisted in the smooth running of the BBQ fundraiser on Monday. Money raised will be directed to the World Wildlife Fund to support the wildlife affected by the Australian bushfires. 

An evening to connect for new parents

Thank you to all new parents for joining us for this special event at the start of the week. We are excited to welcome you to Emanuel School and appreciate you sharing your experiences so far. We look forward to working with you and your children this year and beyond. Thank you to Michelle Favero, Belinda Levin, and Gail MacKenzie for organising this event.

Bus behaviour

To ensure the safety of all children travelling on the bus please remind your child/children of the following expectations:

• Students remain seated until the bus is stopped and it is safe to get up.
• Students should be seated properly with their back to the chair.
• Conversations should be kept to a respectful volume.
• Appropriate language should be used at all times. When chatting on the bus please ensure that your conversation topics are appropriate. 
• Technology should be used appropriately and respectfully.
• Look out for the little ones and step in to help when appropriate.
• Report any misconduct, inappropriate behaviour, etc to classroom teachers.
• Be a good role model; represent your school proudly.

Pokemon cards

We ask that children do not bring Pokemon cards to school. The competition and trading between students is becoming difficult to manage.