Week 2, Term 4 2021

From our APRIM

Monday 18th of October was definitely meant to be our whole school picnic day at Morialta Natural Playground. The weather was perfect for exploring the different play areas, stepping on stones (mostly!) in the trickling creek or laying under a tree and cloud watching.

It was lovely to see that some families were able to attend our picnic day and we understand that the unavoidable change of date made this challenging.

Actively exploring, engaging with, and experiencing different types of natural environments allows children to touch and interact with the natural environment in their everyday life and play.

Current research clearly shows that natural environments and outdoor play are beneficial to children in many ways. Playing outdoors is important for developing capacities for creativity, symbolic play, problem solving and intellectual development. Outdoor play has clear physical benefits for developing children including helping children to acquire gross motor skills, eye-hand coordination and promoting healthy lifestyle.

Sensory stimulation derived from interacting with natural environments allows children to learn with all of their senses. These senses include seeing, hearing, touching and smelling. Time spent outdoors increases physical activity, healthy development and overall wellbeing, not only in children….in adults too!

At St John Bosco School we are encouraging our children to fall in love with nature.

It was very heart-warming to see the children become more confident in climbing equipment, hearing the dialogue between children problem solving around how to manoeuvre long logs to create cubbies that were hideouts, kitchens, secret clubs or simply shade spaces. Children being their own risk managers, negotiating how to cross one side of the creek to the other without getting wet…most of the time! A lovely time was had by all.

A BIG thank you to our official volunteers – we could not have gone with out you!

Sacrament of Holy Communion

On Thursday 23^rd of September Giulia, Aria, Paola and Charlotte celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. The girls and their families participated in three workshops with myself, Fr Peter and Rita Campbell (APRIM, Tenison Woods PS) in the lead up to this celebration. We congratulate the children for completing the Sacraments of Initiation, it was a pleasure to work with the children and their families throughout their Sacramental journey.

Important Dates

Little Bosco's

Friday 22 October 2021

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser - Airport

Saturday 23 October 2021

Principal's Tour 9:00am

Tuesday 26 October 2021

Little Bosco's

Friday 29 October 2021

All Saints Day - School Mass

Monday 1 November 2021

SACPSSA Athletics Carnival - Years 3 - 6

Tuesday 2 November 2021

Little Bosco's

Friday 5 November 2021

NAIDOC Week

Monday 8 November 2021

Remembrance Day Liturgy

Thursday 11 November 2021

Little Bosco's

Friday 12 November 2021

Sports Presentation Evening 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Friday 12 November 2021

Swimming Week - Receptions - Year 4

Monday 15 November 2021

Year 5-6 Camp - Port Hughes (Wed-Fri)

Wednesday 17 November 2021

Little Bosco's

Friday 19 November 2021

Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea

Tuesday 23 November 2021

Principal's Tour 9:00am

Tuesday 23 November 2021

Little Bosco's

Friday 26 November 2021

Mission Day

Friday 26 November 2021

Little Bosco's

Friday 3 December 2021

End of Year Concert 6:00pm

Friday 3 December 2021

Meet the 2022 Teacher - 10:00am - 11:00am

Monday 6 December 2021

Year 6 End of Year Excursion

Tuesday 7 December 2021

End of Year Whole School Mass 9:00am

Wednesday 8 December 2021

Last day for Year 6's

Wednesday 8 December 2021

Year 6 Graduation Dinner 6:30pm Lakes Resort

Wednesday 8 December 2021

Last day of school - students

Thursday 9 December 2021

Last day of school - staff

Friday 10 December 2021

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Week 2, Term 4 2021

Important Dates

Little Bosco's

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser - Airport

Principal's Tour 9:00am

Little Bosco's

All Saints Day - School Mass

SACPSSA Athletics Carnival - Years 3 - 6

Little Bosco's

NAIDOC Week

Remembrance Day Liturgy

Little Bosco's

Sports Presentation Evening 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Swimming Week - Receptions - Year 4

Year 5-6 Camp - Port Hughes (Wed-Fri)

Little Bosco's

Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea

Principal's Tour 9:00am

Little Bosco's

Mission Day

Little Bosco's

End of Year Concert 6:00pm

Meet the 2022 Teacher - 10:00am - 11:00am

Year 6 End of Year Excursion

End of Year Whole School Mass 9:00am

Last day for Year 6's

Year 6 Graduation Dinner 6:30pm Lakes Resort

Last day of school - students

Last day of school - staff

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