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Year 6 Tinkering Project

Jo Dunn on 09/07/2018

On Thursday 14 June the Year 6 students were involved in a STEM activity called Tinkering inside the Lavalla Hall. Tinkering gives students the opportunity to be creative, think critically and collaborate in an inquiry-based approach to STEM-rich learning. The day allowed our Vision for Learning Shine through Discovery to be present as the students took apart various electronics and labelled the parts, purposes and complexities. Students then used the parts to create a seismograph. Thank you to all of Year 6 Dads and Grandads who were present and helped the children on the day. Below is a re-count from two Year 6 students:

On Thursday 14 June, Year 6 students were involved in a STEM related activity called Tinkering. It required us to be ‘hands on’ with pieces of machinery and electronics. Parents provided us with essential tools such as screwdrivers. This allowed us to take apart the hardware piece by piece. After this we created a poster where we labelled the parts, purposes and complexities of the machine. This showed us the inner workings of the electronics. With the parts from the machine we designed and created a seismograph. All of Year 6 had a phenomenal time and we would be very happy to do something like this again next term.

Joshua Do and Jett Patterson, Year 6 students

Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment 2018

Jo Dunn on 09/07/2018

At the request of the Western Australian Bishops, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 9 students in Catholic schools across Western Australia will take part in The Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment (BRLA) from the week commencing Monday 30 July in Term 3. All three year levels will access the assessment online.

Students enrolled in Year 3, Year 5 and Year 9 who are following a regular classroom program are expected to participate. Students with disability are also entitled to participate in the assessment. Exemptions may apply.

The Nature and Role of the BRLA

The Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment is a large-scale, standardized assessment that consists of a series of Religious Education (RE) tests developed and marked by the Office of Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA). The purpose of the BRLA is to measure student learning of the content in the RE curriculum. Formal school and student reports are produced by the Office and will become available to schools in Term 4.

The BRLA provides a ‘point in time’ snapshot of student performance in RE. Students’ knowledge and understanding of the content of the RE curriculum is assessed using a combination of multiple choice, and short and extended response items. Students’ faith is not assessed. The use of the BRLA complements the school based assessment programs in RE.

Please contact your child’s teacher or Lisa Fogliani lisa.fogliani@newman.wa.edu.au if you have any enquiries regarding the administration of The Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment.

Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools & Colleges

Jo Dunn on 18/05/2018

Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools & Colleges in Western Australia was established to help the students of Catholic schools and colleges experience the spirit and tradition of the performing arts.

The Festival seeks to provide students with specific ‘performance platforms’ where they have the unique opportunity to give of their very best and perform to a public audience. Open to both primary and secondary school students, the performance categories encompass choral, drama, musical, instrumental, vocal and dance aspects of the performing arts. Approximately 18,000 students enter the festival each year.

The Festival commences with a Mass (Friday 20 July) at Infant Jesus Parish, Morley and performances (daytime and evening) are held between Thursday 19 July and Thursday 30 August in various venues throughout the metropolitan area.

The Festival culminates with a Final Concert staged at the Perth Concert Hall (Monday 10 September).

The Angelico Exhibition for Catholic Students is a prestigious annual event on the Catholic school art calendar. The Angelico Exhibition is named after Blessed Fra Angelico, Patron before God of Artists. The Exhibition provides a broad public forum through which Catholic students throughout Western Australia are able to exhibit their dynamic artistic talents. In 2018, the Angelico Exhibition will take place at Forrest Centre, 221 St George’s Terrace, Perth.

Primary: Monday 30 July to Friday 10 August
Secondary: Monday 13 August to Friday 24 August

Years 3-6 Assembly – Item Year 5 Green

Jo Dunn on 18/05/2018

Family and friends are invited to attend the Years 3-6 Assembly on Friday 20 July at 8.45am in the Marist Auditorium. Students will receive Merit Certificates for their Academic achievements and Year 5 Green will present their item.

Years 3-6 Cross Country Carnival

Jo Dunn on 18/05/2018

The Years 3-6 Cross Country is taking place on Friday 20 July.

All students will meet at the Lavalla oval at the end of lunch.

The schedule for the day is:

Year 3: 1.35pm SHARP (1.5km)
Year 4: 1.55pm SHARP (1.5km)
Year 5: 2.15pm SHARP (2.5km)
Year 6: 2.35pm SHARP (2.5km)
Presentations will be done during the following Years 3-6 Assembly.

Girls will run followed shortly by the boys.

Approximately 8-10 parents volunteers are required for this event.
Please email Erica Horn if you can assist on this day erica.horn@newman.wa.edu.au

We welcome parents and friends to come down and show your support.