School Satisfaction Survey

Your feedback can make a difference! Don’t forget to take the 2023 School Satisfaction & Climate Survey before Friday 8 September.

What are our staff learning about this week?

This week we are working on the transition to the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 which affects our learning programs from Kindergarten to Year 6. The latest Australian Curriculum Review made improvements to the Foundation to Year 10 curriculum by refining, realigning and decluttering the content.

The Australian Curriculum, Version 9.0 is a more stripped-back and teachable curriculum that identifies the essential content our children should learn.

Overall, there’s a reduction in content, as well as better alignment between achievement standards and content descriptions, and improved links between learning areas and the general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities.

https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

Summary of key changes

• the removal and reduction of content so the curriculum can be taught with depth and rigour, including a 21% reduction in the number of content descriptions, which describe what is to be taught and what students are expected to learn
• a stronger focus on phonics in English
• a stronger focus on students mastering the essential mathematical facts, skills, concepts and processes, and being introduced to these at the right time
• making clear what mathematical computations need to be done without a calculator, reinforcing the importance of achieving proficiency in foundational skills
• a revision of the sequencing of content in Mathematics; in particular, telling time, introduction of fractions, recall of multiplication facts (“times tables’) and solving equations
• lifting standards for Mathematics in Year 1 in relation to addition and subtraction, with additional content setting expectations about recall and proficiency with multiplication facts, beginning in Year 2
• prioritising Australian history within a global context in Years 9 and 10
• deepening students’ understanding of First Nations Australian histories and cultures, the impact on - and perspectives of - First Nations Australians of the arrival of British settlers as well as their contribution to the building of modern Australia
• strengthening and making explicit teaching about the origins and Christian and Western heritage of Australia's democracy, as well as about the diversity of Australian communities
• strengthening the explicit teaching of consent and respectful relationships from F–10 in age-appropriate ways
• addition of privacy and security in the Digital Technologies curriculum
• strengthening the focus on students being physically active and increased content with a focus on activity in natural and outdoor settings.
• strengthening the Foundation year by identifying the essential content to teach in the first year of school across all 8 learning areas.

Dont forget to RSVP for the Father's Day Breakfast this week!

https://forms.gle/ZYzrbrqVw6PWjtwW6

Given we are expecting a large number of people, we encourage you to walk to school if you can, in order to minimise congestion in the carpark. 

Book Week Parade

We had an amazing level of engagement with our Book Week Parade in 2023. It was wonderful to be able to welcome families into the courtyard to see our students parade around the courtyard. Quality literature and the characters that come to life through stories is such a huge part of the growth journey for each and everyone of us. 

PBL Fortnightly Focus

Student Leadership Project: National Health and PE Day

Rebecca Turner

Principal

2023 P&C News - Newsletter Term 3 Week 7

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! 

Mango Fundraiser

If you love mangoes, here’s your chance to indulge in fresh juicy Kensington Pride mangoes and support our fundraising drive. We are selling trays of mangoes picked and packed during the premium harvest. 

Each tray will weigh approx 7kg and will have between 14 - 23 mangoes.    

Cost per tray is: $25.00

Place your order by: 23rd October 2023

Keep an eye on our social media as we will announce how to 

place orders soon. We are looking into an electronic ordering system, 

rather than cash and paper order forms. 

Fathers Day Stall

On Wednesday 30th August the P&C will set up a Fathers Day stall outside the library at recess. All items are under $5 and include BBQ aprons, gardening tool kit,  tech items and much more. Cash only. 

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 currently have excess jumpers in sizes 7-10 for $3 each. Lots of hats too - stock up for summer!

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

Sustainable Uniforms

The P&C have been looking into stocking sustainable hemp school uniforms and we finally have some for you to try on. 

Available to try on are sizes 3 - 16, all with Ngunnawal logo. 

We also have very limited stock on hand to sell for $32.95. 

Come and see Kat on Wednesday between 9am - 10am at the canteen. 

Bookclub

Issue 5 orders have been delivered to the teachers. If you haven’t received your order, please follow up with the relevant teacher first as there were lots of bulky items so it may take a little longer to get out. 

You should receive Issue 6 catalogues this week.  Closing date for orders is Friday 8 September.

The Bookclub is running low on volunteers. If you are able to spare a little time, we would love to have you on board. Does stamping catalogues or sorting orders sound like you?  You can do some of this from your own home too - winning!

School Canteen

use the    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.

English - Writing 

In year 2 this semester we have been learning about writing to entertain. We are focusing on small moment writing inspired by our lives. We have been learning about how we can make our writing interesting by showing, not telling emotions, using action, sound and dialogue and stretching out the most important moment in slow motion. 

English - Reading 

Students have been enjoying reading their chosen good fit books. We have been learning that a good fit book is a book that is not too easy or too hard for us to read and is interesting. They have been borrowing from the library for our classroom book boxes and reading a range of fiction and non-fiction books. Throughout the term, the students have been using their books to learn about text connections between their own lives and the events, and characters or the setting of the stories they have read. Other reading strategies students have been taught include the making inferences strategy, which involves students thinking about the author’s intended meaning that is implied in the text.

Maths - Multiplication 

Students have begun learning about multiplication. In the upcoming weeks they will be focusing on the different strategies they can use to help them solve simple multiplication equations. They will learn to use strategies such as, repeated addition, arrays and partitioning. This week they have been learning how to use equal groups to help them begin to understand multiplication. They even took their learning outdoors and used natural materials such as, sticks and pebbles to represent their equal groups.

Maths - Measurement 

Year 2 students have been learning how to measure items using informal measurements. We have measured the length of objects using objects from around the room, and began learning how to use a ruler. We have used the hefting method when measuring the mass of objects to compare lightest and heaviest objects.

HASS 

This term in HASS, the focus is on the word ‘significant’. Students have been exploring places that hold special meaning to them and their families. They have been sharing why these places are important and drawing and writing about them. Students have been engaging in sustained and shared conversations on the cultural celebrations they participate in as well as writing their wonderings about other cultures. Students have been devoting much of their time researching places that are special to our First Nations People and that are significant to our Canberra community. They have been using their findings in creating an informative poster.

Science 

During Science, we have been learning about the difference between a substance and a mixture. We have been creating our own mixtures and making messes with kitchen ingredients. Students have put their lab coats on and have been working collaboratively to make slime, lava lamps and observed the reactions that occur when two substances are mixed together. Students have put their understanding of procedure reports to the test by creating scientific questions and identifying the materials and methods used to conduct the experiments. 

Respectful

Safe

Respectful Learner 

Sam Q	Ronan N	Lilly T	Eknoor H
Riely-Summer O	Makuei A	Charlotte B	Amber G
Hayley T	Paige T	Harrison M	Oliver F
Olivia B	Mariam G	Allen J	Amritash K
Malakai F	Lola G	Muhammad M	Hiba I
Phoebe D	Bonnie D	Garang A	Teagan A
Zachary J	Elijah C	Lucas C	Annabel McN
Oliver G	Riley T	Zayan C	Sophia M
Sabine R	Toby E	Harrison D	Sibatin A
Eleanor C	Lucy D	Rufaida I	Lillian J
Evelyn L	Evelyn M	Aradhya S	Agaba L
Jonah S	Sofia W	James H	William M
Machar M	Tony F	Yajat H	Yvette G
Jasper A	Mia E	Chol C	Rjay K
Twisha S	Umaima G	Charlotte D	Lachlan O
Sahib SB	Ruby B	Jaida F	Alex O
Heidi G	Parker HB

Safe 

Hareem A	Abeera A	Tawhiri M	Harrison S
Makuei A	Freya K	Riely-Summer O	Eknoor H
Zachary J	Teagan A	Hiba I	Bonnie D
Garang A	Phoebe D	Olivia B	Amritash K
Lola G	Muhammad M	Malakai F	Harrison M
Charlotte B	Oliver F	Allen J	Mariam G
Hayley T	Riley T	Samaira S	Makyla B
Riley T	Evie G	Marquis G	Ben W
Felix S	Joel S	Oliver G	Zayan C
Hugo S	Elliot M	Riley M	Florence L
Bior C	Elsa R	Cortez P	Harry J
Charlotte B	Toby E	Harrison D	Sibtain A
Eleanor C	Lucy D	Rufaida I	Lillian J
Evelyn L	Evelyn M	Aradhya S	James H
Agaba L	Paige W	Amber G	Charlotte D
Lachlan O	Sahib SB	Ruby B

Safe 

Tony F	Leo T	Madi I	Pat W
Em C	Vincent B	Charlie M	Lacey A
Ethan N	Matariki A	Claire W	Xander M
Cooper T	William M	Paige W	Temperance T
Connor S	William R	Mikaere EP	Scarlett L
Senadi P	Sabine R	Alijana B	Levi W
Lucy P	Michael M	Jasper A	Emma L
Marc S	Shaniya K	Amber B	Monique B
Abul A	Liam M

Respectful 

Pat W	Shaniya K	Jonty AR	William M
Zachary J	Teagan A	Garang A	Bonnie D
Phoebe D	Lola G	Allen J	Mariam G
Jaden R	Summer O	Liam P	Joel S
Michael M	Blake B	Savannah S	Ayen C
Monique B

Resposible Learner 

Paige W	Elando C	Harry M	Levi W
Peta S	Marco G	Adie G	Izzy S
Aaliyah R	Bahar Q	Angok C	Archer K
Atem N	Seb M	Cailyn M	Immy G
Jessica W	Jack O	Elliot S	Ashlie M
Gerardo R	Henry N	Chloe J	Kai L
Peter N	Haley G	Tatum F