It’s hard to believe we have reached the halfway mark of the term already! The weeks are flying by, and it has been wonderful to see our students engaging in their learning and school activities with enthusiasm.
Swimming Lessons
It is fantastic to see students developing their confidence in the water and learning important swimming skills. These lessons are not only a great way to stay active but also help build lifelong water safety habits.
House Captain Voting
Tomorrow, students will be voting for their house captains. Staff and students in Years 3–6 will take part in the voting process, selecting the Year 6 students they believe would make great house leaders. The outcome of the voting will be announced next Tuesday, with a badge presentation taking place during the Week 7 assembly.
Of course, not every student can be appointed to this leadership position. Over the weekend, it may be helpful to have a conversation with your child about the process, the importance of resilience, and how every student can still be a leader in their own way. Best of luck to all the candidates!
NAPLAN Testing Next Week
Next week, our Year 3 and Year 5 students will be participating in NAPLAN testing. The timetable is as follows:
📌 Wednesday – Writing
📌 Thursday – Reading & Language Conventions
📌 Friday – Numeracy
We understand that NAPLAN can be an unsettling time for some students, and we encourage them to focus on effort and simply doing their best. A supportive conversation at home can make a big difference in helping students approach the tests with a positive mindset.
Reflecting on the Lenten Season
As we journey through the Lenten season, I encourage you to take a moment to discuss with your child what this time means to them. Lent is a period of reflection, prayer, and preparation for Easter, where Christians are called to grow in faith, show kindness to others, and make sacrifices in the spirit of giving.
That’s all from me for this week. Wishing you all a wonderful and restful weekend.
"Never see a need without doing something about it." – St Mary MacKillop
Kadir Mastan
Assistant Principal
St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School
