| A Reflection on Learning in 2021 | | http://www.stpeterscaboolture.qld.edu.au/community-news/Pages/A-Reflection-on-Learning-in-2021.aspx | A Reflection on Learning in 2021 | <p><br></p><p>As we rapidly approach the end of the year; it is timely to reflect on all the wonderful
learning that has taken place throughout 2021 at St Peter's. We began the year
focusing on developing high quality Australian curriculum aligned teaching and
learning experiences that reflected where the students were at in their learning and
their next steps. In addition, we placed a spotlight on developing assessment capable
learners. Teachers participated in professional learning to support them to build the
skills in students that allowed them to demonstrate their knowledge and
understanding. From here we narrowed our focus, with an explicit improvement
agenda of developing problem solving skills in numeracy. It has been wonderful to be
in classrooms and see the students so engaged and challenging themselves to apply
the skills they have learnt throughout the year. Students from Prep- Year 6 confidently
apply the FISH acronym to help them work successfully through mathematical word
problems. It was fantastic to see the progress Year 3 and Year 5 students made in the
2021 NAPLAN Online testing but also the student progress across the school.<br><br>In addition, the Early Years have been focusing on the development of oral language,
pre-reading skills and targeted guided reading lessons to support reading and
comprehension. Next year St Peter's will have an increased focus on reading across
all year levels. More information will follow in 2022 and the explicit improvement
agenda will be shared early Term 1.</p><p><img src="/community-news/PublishingImages/learning2021a.jfif" alt="learning2021a.jfif" style="margin:5px;width:572px;" /><br><br></p> | | | | |
| Introducing Qkr | | http://www.stpeterscaboolture.qld.edu.au/community-news/Pages/Introducing-Qkr.aspx | Introducing Qkr | <p></p><div><div><div><p>Introducing Qkr by Mastercard (pronounced "Quicker"), the secure and easy way to order and pay for school
items from your phone at a time and place that suits you.<br><ul><li>The <strong>tuckshop </strong>will be replacing Flexischools with the Qkr program as of Wednesday 17
November, 2021. Flexischools will still be available and will be discontinued at the
end of Term 4.<br><br></li><li>The<strong> uniform shop</strong> will be replacing the online order form with the Qkr program and
will also start Wednesday 17 November, 2021.</li></ul><br><a href="https://sway.office.com/VbDihi6uUm9GFXGq?ref=email" target="_blank"><strong><em>CLICK HERE</em></strong></a><strong><em> for more information on how to get started.</em></strong></p></div></div></div><p><br><br></p><div><div><div><div><p>WITH QKR YOU CAN:<br><br></p><ul dir="ltr"><li dir="ltr"><p>Order and pay for our child's lunches and uniforms reducing the need to bring cash
to school;</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p>Pay for a variety of school items;</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p>See your receipts on the app and get them sent by email if required.</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div><p><br><br></p> | | | | |
| Prep 2022 Enrolments | | http://www.stpeterscaboolture.qld.edu.au/community-news/Pages/Prep-2022-Enrolments.aspx | Prep 2022 Enrolments | <p>We have now met and welcomed three quarters of our 2022 Prep Class with the third
of our four Prep Orientation sessions held on Tuesday. Our thanks to the Prep team
for facilitating such a supportive and welcoming process. This orientation process
has allowed a more personalised and supportive orientation to our school. We look
forward to greeting our fourth and final group next Tuesday. 2022 Prep parents will
join us for a Parent Information session on 25 November, thank you to the P&F for
providing refreshments for this event.</p><p><br></p><p>During our orientation sessions, each 2022 Prep student receives a special pack, containing:<br></p><ul dir="ltr"><li dir="ltr"><p>A St Peter’s calico library bag</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p>An alphabet desk plate, to encourage letter knowledge and name writing</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p>‘Good Night, Sleep Tight’- a picture book used extensively in the first weeks of Prep
when learning about rhyme and other concepts of phonological awareness.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p>Information about St Peter’s including fee schedule, OSHC and Parent Code of
Conduct</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p>2022 book list</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p>High frequency words</p></li></ul><p>At the conclusion of the morning, our new Preppies also receive a special certificate
that welcomes them to our St Peter’s Community.<br></p><p>Upon confirmation of enrolment this year, 2022 Prep families received an important
booklet detailing information relevant to a successful start to schooling. It outlines
tips for the first day of school, successful transitions, lunchbox recommendations and
skills that are necessary for a child beginning Prep. <br><br>More information about what we are learning in Prep over the year can be found
here. I encourage you to take a look, as these will be skills that Prep children learn
during their first year of school. <a href="https://docs.acara.edu.au/resources/Information_for_parents_Foundation_year.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Information for parents. The Australian Curriculum –
Foundation Year. (acara.edu.au)</a><br><br>Our St Peter’s Prep team are excited to host a ‘Meet and Greet’ information afternoon
on Thursday 25 November, where Prep families will learn the class that their child will
be in and meet their 2022 teacher. This will be a great opportunity to say a big
‘Welcome’ to our 2022 Prep community. Families will also get to visit their child’s
classroom and hear about how to best support a successful transition to ‘Big School’
next year.<br><br>If you know of any families who are hoping to join our community with a Prep student
in 2022, please encourage them to enrol online at our school website or contact the
school office on 5495 2266.<br></p><p><img src="/community-news/PublishingImages/PrepPlace.jfif" alt="PrepPlace.jfif" style="margin:5px;width:572px;" /><br></p><p><br></p> | | | | |
| School TV Report - Managing Overwhelm | | http://www.stpeterscaboolture.qld.edu.au/community-news/Pages/School-TV-Resource.aspx | School TV Report - Managing Overwhelm | <p></p><p><p>Due to the pandemic, the world we now live in is a very different place. The
hyperconnected nature of our current environment means that we are constantly
being reminded of the challenges we face via numerous media and social media
channels. Our connectivity to the digital world exposes us to a barrage of messages
that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. As a result, many children and their parents
are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety.<br><br>Unfortunately, our brains have not evolved fast enough to adapt to this digital
landscape. The combination of constant access to information and having little
control over the situations presented, can be stressful and overwhelming. It is
therefore important for adult carers to check in with their children and be aware of
what information they may have been exposed to. It may not necessarily be the
information itself that is harmful, but more their inability to process and make sense
of it. Providing children with the skills and strategies to cope will enable them to
flourish and thrive, socially, emotionally and academically.<br><br> This Special Report suggests a number of strategies to help manage any feelings of
overwhelm that you or your child may be experiencing. We hope you take a moment
to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this
raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek
medical or professional help.<br><br></p><p> Here is the link to your special report: <a href="https://stpeterscaboolture.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-managing-overwhelm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">SPECIAL REPORT: Managing Overwhelm
School</a><br></p></p> <p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p> | | | | |
