From The APRIM
Dear families,
đ Using Our Gifts to Light the World
Our 2027 school theme: âUsing Our Gifts to Light the Worldâ
We are very excited to share our school theme for 2027, âUsing Our Gifts to Light the World.â
What makes this theme particularly special is that it has grown from the ideas and creativity of our students. Our Year 5 students spent time thinking about what our school theme could be and how it might reflect who we are as a community. The idea for âUsing Our Gifts to Light the Worldâ came from Amelia R, Olivia, Carmelina and Vivi.
Once the theme was chosen, students were invited to develop artwork and designs to bring the words to life. Our final logo is a combination of artwork created by Carmelina, Millie, Lily, Amity and Ivy.
The logo reflects the idea that each person has different gifts to share. When we recognise these gifts, encourage them in others and use them to help our community, we can bring light to the world around us.
Well done to all of these students for their wonderful ideas, creativity and contribution to our 2027 theme!
đą Our Environmental Charter
Another exciting development for our school community is the launch of our Environmental Charter, which will take place at our assembly this Friday.
The Charter is an important commitment to caring for our environment and reminds us that we all have a role to play in looking after our common home. It gives our community a shared direction as we continue to consider how the choices we make at school can positively impact the world around us.
We look forward to officially launching the Charter and sharing it with our students and families.
đ Blackwood Christmas Pageant
The Blackwood Christmas Pageant is coming up, and our Parish will once again be involved with a float.
Members of our school community are warmly invited to participate. This year’s costumes will be Nativity themed, making it a lovely opportunity to celebrate the Christmas story together as a parish and school community.
If you would like to participate in the Parish float, please contact Julie Langman from the Parish on 0412 639 106 for further information.
đ Positive Behaviours in Schools
Last week, several members of staff attended the fourth Positive Behaviours in Schools workshop.
This ongoing work is helping us develop a consistent, whole-school approach to student behaviour, with a focus on clearly teaching, modelling and reinforcing the behaviours we want to see across our school.
Just as we explicitly teach students literacy, numeracy and other learning skills, positive behaviours also need to be taught, practised and modelled. Developing a shared approach across the school helps students understand what is expected and supports a positive, safe and respectful learning environment for everyone.
đ Vinnies Christmas Appeal
A big thank you to everyone who has already donated to our Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Your generosity will help support individuals and families in our community who are doing it tough this Christmas.
We are still collecting donations and would love your support. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference. Families are welcome to contribute whatever they can.
Some ideas for donations include:
⢠Chocolates and lollies
⢠Soft drinks and Christmas treats
⢠Tinned food and other non-perishable items
⢠Pasta, pasta sauces and pantry staples
⢠Biscuits and snack foods
⢠New, unwrapped toys and gifts for children
⢠Christmas-themed food items
Thank you for helping us make Christmas a little brighter for those in our community who need some extra support this year. Together, even the smallest acts of generosity can make a real difference.
In all things love
Rachel Baulderstone