An ENORMOUS thanks to all who have donated to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. We will be having our donations collected early next term. Should you happen to be clearing out over the holidays, we will be accepting these items, particularly sized for children:
- blankets/lap rugs
- children's sweaters
- beanies
- warm socks
- gloves
- scarves
Please deliver clean, good condition items to the baskets in the classrooms or hall.
For a number of weeks and with the cooling weather, our staff have spent some time in reminding students about the Emmaus uniform requirements both in class and at our assemblies. This week, leadership visited classes to point out the uniform items that need attention. Parents, please spend some time these holidays in ensuring your child has the correct items. We specifically have noted:
- Many children wearing black joggers/sneakers. There are NO black runners as part of our uniform. Sports shoes must be predominantly white runners and formal uniform shoes are black lace-up, velcro strapped or girls' Lady Jane/T-strap shoes.
- Students wearing their own 'oodies' or jackets - students need to be wearing an Emmaus cardigan or pull-over jumper. Should extra layers be required, a singlet or long-sleeved white base layer can be worn underneath the school shirt.
- A large number of students with hats, jumpers and cardigans with no name. All items must have your child's name clearly printed on the label.
- Some children are not wearing ties - a compulsory tie is required for winter for students in Year 1 - 6.
Attached below is a copy of our required uniform items across the classes. The JFE Uniform Shop is open these coming holidays, except for Monday 1st to Wednesday 3rd July (stocktake).
1 /85 Guthrie Street
Osborne Park WA
If students are not in correct uniform after a check-in, there will be a note sent home to parents.
We are aware that from time to time there will be limited uniforms available, and students will have to wear other items. If this is the case, the class teacher will require a note from parents explaining this, until the item becomes available.
KAYA!
NAIDOC Week will be held during our holidays this year so, the students of Emmaus will be celebrating in Week One of Term Three.
Our staff have organised for various events and activities to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Take a look at the fun experiences on offer:
Noongar Games Incursion
The fabulous Year 11 students of the Baldja Mob from SEDA will be visiting on Friday 19 July. They will be running rotations with the PP-Y6 students to teach a range of Noongar games.
Dreamtime Story Read-Alouds
Students will listen to Dreamtime Story read-alouds by Wooyal Dreaming.
Minecraft Education
For those with access to Minecraft Education, there is a challenge titled Indigenous Stories that encourages students to research and illustrate a Whadjuk Noongar story.
Online Immersive Experience
Students will access an immersive experience that is designed to give a glimpse into Whadjuk Noongar stories.
Whadjuk Noongar Language
Each morning in the announcements the Year 5/6 students will introduce a new Noongar word and be encouraged to use these words in a sentence during the morning circle as well as encourage them to use these in their speaking.
Indigenous Music
Mrs Leith will be running through various songs with the students in the week such as Noongar Our Father and the Bibbulmum Bonar Six Seasons.
Thank you to our NAIDOC Week Planning Committee for organising these activities!
Did you know that students can lose up to three levels of reading progress over the holiday break if they don't read. It's like muscle atrophy (decrease in muscle size and strength if you aren't active). Want to avoid that? Insist that your child reads everyday these holidays. And... be sure to read to them daily too!
This is a great opportunity to boost up the number of books read for the Premier's Reading Challenge. It's not too late to sign up! Students are encouraged to read at least 12 books over four months which can include comics, short stories, novels, magazines, lyrics, etc. Not only will those who complete the challenge receive a certificate from the Premier, but they are also eligible to win over 110 assorted prizes. Register via the website: https://www.premiersreadingchallenge.wa.edu.au/
Tomorrow all Mid-Year Reports will be issued to parents via SEQTAEngage. A number of reminders have been sent to parents in regard to ensuring your account is set up and 'welcome' emails have been sent with set up codes. This is the only way to access your child's report. Please note that Catholic schools use SEQTAEngage to distribute reports to parents, as print outs by the school are not available.
