School News:
Year 5 Have been “Discovering Asia!!!”. Well done to all the children who presented an in depth research task about their Asian country. Asia is the most populous region in the world, being home to two-thirds of the world’s people. Some of the world’s most dynamic, varied and complex societies are in the Asia region.
In this task we celebrated our multicultural understanding and not only do we now better understand Australia's connection with the continent but also we connected with each other by reflecting on our Mission Behaviours. We made sure to intentionally address these values in our work and in how we gave feedback to each other. Each of us Shared Genuine Support and encouraged Involvement with Esteemed listening and responded with Empathy. It was an excellent time to be in Year 5 - Smiles all round!
Year 6 enjoyed a day of fun, laughter, prayer, song and the making of new friends at the 2021 Activate Fire Spiritual Immersion.
We were joined by CYMW with the support of NET and the Youth Ministry Leaders who facilitated the day, and of course our new friends from St Therese, West Wollongong, St Brigids, Gwyneville and St Pius V, Unanderra.
A special thanks to our teachers for their support and our wonderful parent helpers who fed 193 very hungry Year 6 students a beautiful BBQ.
Thank you again to: Norm Wicker, Kevin Feldhausen, Kevin Humphery, Giulia Risorto, Luz Guevera, Carlie Khouri, William Germanos and Teresa Alenaddaf.
All hands on deck for MEASUREMENT!
Year 6 have been busy exploring aspects related to measuring various lengths using the most appropriate unit and device. Students have been estimating and measuring the length of common items found within the classroom and playground. They have been converting between measurement units and how this responds to real life problems based on length.
How lucky are we to go outside and work!
Did you feel the earth tremor?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School will be providing students in Years 3-6 the opportunity to participate in external quality curriculum assessments.
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an independent, quality skills-based assessment program which rewards and recognises achievement. ICAS gives you broad insights into your child’s performance across English, Mathematics and Writing.
ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to online assessments. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results.
Learn more about ICAS here: https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas
This year our school has signed up for the ICAS Assessments parent payment system (PPS) for English, Mathematics and Writing. Through this system parents can pay for ICAS directly online while tests will still be held at our school.
Within the next few weeks you will receive more information regarding how to register.
Library News:
BOOK WEEK POSTER COMPETITION 2021
Each year during Term 2, we hold a Good Samaritan Book Week Poster Competition. Entries are now open for Years 2 - 6.
The poster needs to be no bigger than A4. It needs to have the words Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds / Book Week 2021 written on the poster. It needs to have original picture / images that match the theme - Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds.
Prizes will be given: 1 winner and 2 Highly Commended.
The winning entry will be used to promote activities that will take place during Book Week.
The last day for submission is Thursday, 10 June.
Canteen News:
Canteen is only open Wednesday to Friday
The Uniform Shop is now open on
Tuesday mornings 8.30am to 9.30am
Thursday afternoons 2pm to 3.15pm
Appointments Only
Winter Uniforms are now available
In order to manage the physical distancing requirements, parents will continue to make appointments at the uniform shop to purchase uniforms.
This can be done through the Compass Portal.
If you would like to place an order with the uniform shop an order form has been added to the school website under parents/uniform.
Please complete the form and return with the correct money to the school office.
These orders will be filled on uniform shop days.