Koori Preschool Funding Launch

Our wonderful students and staff in Koori Preschool hosted the Education Minister, Yvette Berry and a range of media on Monday of last week to launch the expansion of the Koori Pre program in the ACT. For Ngunnawal, this means we will be implementing a beginning and end of week preschool program for 3 and 4 year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We are very proud of our students who spoke confidently to the reporters.

School Improvement Works

This semester our school is undertaking a number of improvment works. These include:

• grinding of raised concrete in the courtyard
• roof repairs to reduce leaks and moisture build up
• replacing the rocks in front of the admin building with turf
• upgrading all of our evacuation maps and safety equipment located in each of our buildings
  

We are most excited about a significant project to upgrade West Park. Planning is under way for an outdoor learning/play area. We can't wait to share these plans with you.  Below are some of the ideas we have submitted to shape the design.

2023 School Satisfaction & Climate Survey

Each year, the Directorate surveys all parents and carers, school staff and students in Years 4 to 12 about their experience of public education. The 2023 School Satisfaction & Climate Survey will be available online from 18 August to 8 September. The survey results will help us to continue to make quality informed decisions about how to improve our school. No personal identifying information will be provided to any school or college.

For each child in their family who attends an ACT public school, parents and carers will receive:

• A letter about the student survey outlining the reasons for collection and privacy provision for the data; and
• An email about the parent survey, including a unique link to access the survey. Genuine survey invitation emails will have the title "The 2023 School Satisfaction & Climate Survey is now open!" and will be sent from EDU Surveys & Evaluation with 'from' address EDU@qualtrics-survey.com.

If you do not receive the survey invitation, please check your Junk email folder; if it is not there, please contact your school. If you do not have an email listed with the school, please contact the front office onn 61421500.

The Parents and Carers Survey will be available online in other languages: Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Urdu, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Bengali, Spanish, Telugu, French and Italian. Respondents can select their preferred language when they start the survey. A shortened paper-version of the Parents and Carers Survey is also available in the following 5 languages: Dari, Dinka, Farsi, Karen and Mon. These surveys are available at the Front Office.

For the results to reflect the opinions of our whole school community, we need as many parents and carers, staff and students as possible to complete the survey. Your feedback is important, and we hope you will take part.

For more information, visit: https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/school-satisfaction-and-climate-survey

Our teachers are learners too....

This fortnight our teachers have been revisiting the writing process with our coach, Catherine Nash. 

PBL Fortnightly Focus

Our Book Week Parade is coming!

Wednesday 23 August

Trivia Night

We will be hosting a trivia night on Saturday 9 September in the school hall. The night is going to be a load of fun with Wes from Venue Events as host. Wes also runs the weekly trivia at Casey Jones which is always a great hit so we can’t wait to bring you a fun filled evening. 

There will be lots of prizes including from Bunnings, Bike Culture and Hair by Jaime. 

BYO drinks and nibbles so dig out those wine coolers and grazing platters! 

Tickets are $20 each or $150 for a table of eight (8) and can be purchased here - https://www.trybooking.com/CKCRK 

If you would like to assist with organising this event please let us know! We love helpers! 

Picture Products (Preschool) 

Your Picture Products have arrived and they look great! These have been given to the preschool teachers who will distribute them over the coming week/s. Thanks to everyone who participated. 

Lost Property

All labelled lost property is returned to classrooms weekly. Unlabeled and unclaimed school uniforms will be donated to the Secondhand School Uniform Shop in weeks 5 and 10. 

Secondhand School Uniform Shop

The Secondhand Uniform shop is open every Wednesday from 9am - 10am. Pop by the canteen and ask for Kat. Items are $1 - $5 and card or cash payments are accepted. Follow us on Facebook for regular updates. 

We happily accept donations of secondhand uniforms in good condition. We cannot accept clothing that is marked, discoloured, broken buttons/zips, or items that are not Ngunnawal colours. 

Please contact Kat directly if you have any questions - 0417 393 887

Bookclub

Issue 5 orders must be in by Monday 7 August. 

School Canteen

Use the flexischools app to check the menu and order your lunch orders.

Remember: Canteen orders need to be in by 9:30 am each day. 

Contact Us

You can contact us by email: ngunnawalpandc@gmail.com

And stay up to date by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

Here are some responses from the Year 4 students about what they are enjoying about their learning so far.

Fractions and Decimals (Maths)

We are revisiting what we understand about fractions and beginning to talk about the link to decimals.

• “You can say any fraction unexpectedly at any moment!” - Louis
• “I love fractions because it challenges my mind and I enjoy being challenged!” - Millie
• “Fractions are the best! I like learning new and tricky things.” - Twisha
• “I really liked fractions and it challenged me but I still liked it and my favourite was equivalent fractions." - Fadhi

Mapping (Maths) 

Year 4s have been learning about directional language, including left, right, up, down and opposite through to more technical directions with cardinal points such as North, West and South-East.

• “I like not having to use google maps now that I can use a map.” - Caleb
• “I liked doing the hunt at the start of the unit and it has been so fun learning how to map stuff out and understand maps.” - Viv
• "In mapping we are learning about directions." - Ava O
• “Mapping gives me a challenge because you have to use cardinal directions, like North, South, East and West.” - Felix.
• “I learned about cardinal directions. I didn't know it existed before now.” Jonathan F
• "I’ve never realised how hard it is to give directions clearly to someone.” Zoe Ireland
• “Mapping is easier than stealing candy from a baby.”-  Arlo
• “Never Eat Soggy Weetbix is an easy way to remember cardinal directions.” - Oliver

Readers Workshop

We have focused on determining importance and comparing which go hand in hand with writing information reports as we use these skills when researching for our independent writing.

Comparing

• “When we are comparing things that happen in our books, it reminds me of times I've had in the past.” - Isabella.
• “I like learning new words!” - Josh T

Information Reports (Writing)

• “Ahhh I love researching about penguins! They are such fascinating creatures.” - Lola.
• “I am writing an Information Report on dolphins. It's important to include lots of facts.” - Makyla.
• “I like learning about how to figure out the structure of an information report because it challenges my brain thinking about where to put the paragraph.” - Makayla 
• I love how it’s fun but also teaches me a lot of facts about the topic we are learning about”. - Heidi G
• “I like learning about the structure of an information report so that we can eventually write our own.” - Arlo

Creative Writing (Writer's Workshop)

As we work toward embedding a new school-wide approach to Writers Workshop, we are incorporating the skills into our focus on Information Reports and extending our understanding of how authors generate ideas.

• “I really like creative writing, especially when I have a bursting idea!” - Indi.
• “I’m writing a story called ‘The Golden Horse’. There’s a family who’s sad and the Golden Horse is trying to cheer them up. I’m still working on the conclusion.” - Aarika.
• “I really like creative writing and just normal writing. I think it's fun and very creative.” - Santa

Soil and Erosion (Geology)

• "There are all sorts of things in soil, like little bits of rock and insects and plants and animal bits." Catherine
• “Science is interesting. We are learning about rocks and the environment at the moment. Maybe I can be a Scientist when I get older and make interesting potions.” - Elhee.
• “It's very interesting to see the rocks change over time as they are placed in vinegar, cola and ice” - Ezana

Australian Climates (Geography)

• “It was really fun learning about the Equator and why some places are really hot!” - James.
• “I really like learning about all the climates over the world, it has been really interesting.” - Lola.
• “It’s funny that on a normal piece of paper the equator looks like it is right above Australia.” - Viv.
• “I learnt that Australia has different climates.” - Mysie

Books and Buddies

• “I‘ve loved having that experience with our buddies and helping them with their reading and writing” - Viv.
• “Love my buddy, she is so cute!! I'm excited to get a new one this term." - Lola.
• “I love doing the library with my buddy Hazel and Santa is my buddys other buddy." - Kathaleeya   
• “I loved meeting my buddy Conner and reading with him. He is so cute!” -Parker

Japanese with Fiona

• "Japan is one of my most favourite countries and I love learning about it” - Mia
• "I like Japanese with Fiona" - Addi.

PE with Trent

• “Its fun to play sports because there are various choices to play. We also love our physical activity” - Aria
• “Learning how to learn different sports is fun, because I only know how to play rugby league.” - Blake
• “Basketball is one the best sports in the world, and I love playing it!” - Arlo

 Music with Belinda

• “I’ve liked doing music because I haven't had music since Year 1.” - Viv.
• “I love playing the ukulele.” - Makyla.
• “Last term I had fun learning to play the ukulele” - Monique

Responsible Learners

Respectful Learner

Responsible Learners 

Respectful

Arizona J	Sofia M	Luke M	Angadveer S
Liam B	Elenor M	Jennifer A	Levi B
Paris H	Klara B	Ashleigh G	Kai J
Atticus H	Ethan L	Lucy L	Austin VK
Ayva B	Xander B	Cooper T	Anne Z
Ana F	Choeing W	Marquis G	Macy W
Mia J	Yuika S

Safe

Levi B	Mia G	Klara B	Atticus H
Kai J	Charly C	Jennifer A	Levi S
Riordan C	Paris H	Carson L	Ethan L
Lucy L	Austin VK	Ayva B	Isabella R
Piper S	Reuben F	Logan B	Vivienne G
Amelia H	Indiana G	William L	Aria K

Safe

Aradhya S	Charlotte B	Mariam G	Hayley T
Malakai F	Amber G	Choeing W	Liam P
Annabel McN	Aubree K	Macy W	Ana F
Aenea S	Sophia M	Abel M	Anne Z
Lacey H	Desi A	Hailey B	Claire B
Fletcher C	Angus C	Jacob D	Kai G
Aiden H	Olivia J	Daniel K	Roy K
Shreya K	Adam M	Olivia M	Bella R
Ava T	Avelina VK	Jacoby W	Milani W
Kyyros Z	Mia J	Lucas C	Beth A
Manaal A	Felicity B	Bernadette C	Christal D
Udai D	Ekam D	Delilah K	Kaycee K
Jorja M	Avi M	Arianna P	Yuika S
Elena X	Savannah S	Monique B	Abul A

Respectful

Aradhya S	Oliver A	Hazel B	Toma B
Toa G	Ivy G	Connor H	Patrick J
Noah JD	Ryan L	Rayyan M	Norah N
Aya P	Maya R	Arya S	Fateh SS
Willow S	Alexander W	Charlotte B	Lacey H
Temoerance T	Adou O	Jayden A	Felicity B
Mason D	Damon G	Ckobe C	Lilly A
Addison B	Elisha C	Charli E	Nathan H
Jack H	Avneet K	Andy K	Annie L
Ella L	Eliza M	Zara M	Alexis M
Mack M	Elise P	Chase S	Saharsh S
Atticus T	Marco V	Malak M	Lillian W

Responsible Learner

Sofia M	Lexi P	Isaac S	Aradhya S
William M	Tyler E	Angus C	Fletcher C
Archer C	Tai N	Malak M

Imagine More are offering an online replay of the Opening Opportunities Conference, which was about exploring employment opportunities for people with disability. It featured speakers, including families, young people with disability and professionals from Australia and overseas. The presentations will be released gradually from Monday 3 July until Sunday 3 September 2023. For more information and free access visit Replay event: The Opening Opportunities conference - Imagine More.

Contact Imagine More on 02 6108 3681