Dear Parents and Carers,

In the area of English, the Australian Curriculum focuses on Language, Literature and Literacy. The skill of speaking clearly and participating in conversations and discussions is an important element of language. Children need explicit instruction on how to show active listening behaviours, while contributing ideas, information and questions. For our younger students, this can look like a short news session where a student chooses a self-interest topic and shares with the group.  In the past few weeks our Senior students have been constructing and delivering speeches with finalists selected to represent the school at the Rostrum Speaking Competition.

Congratulations to all our students for their engaging speeches, with the following students moving into the next phase. The winner was Adeline, and the runner up was Xanthia.

Belconnen Cross Country

Thank you to everyone involved in supporting our runners for the Belconnen Cross Country last week. A huge effort in the rain and wind for staff, students and parents!     

Reminder about school uniforms

It is now quite cold and full winter school uniform should be worn. Please remember to label all belongings, especially hats and jumpers. Students should not be wearing nail polish and jewellery, socks with logos etc. School uniforms have many benefits, including fostering a sense of belonging and promoting equality. Please support your child to dress correctly in full school uniform.

Thank You

Thank you to the Lions Club of Canberra Belconnen, for their generous donation of a new library book called ‘Reggie the Rescue Dog’ by Gina Dawson. The Lions Club of Canberra Belconnen has been donating new library books to many schools in the area since 2012 through an International Lions program. We hope our students will enjoy reading this beautiful, heart-warming story about a family who adopt a rescue dog to give her a second chance.

Thank you to all our community for their continued support.

Many Blessings,

Judy Egan

Principal