{"id":17873,"date":"2025-08-27T13:50:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T03:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&p=17873"},"modified":"2025-08-27T14:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T04:16:28","slug":"assistant-head-of-primary-p-4-and-curriculum-leader-p-4-10","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/assistant-head-of-primary-p-4-and-curriculum-leader-p-4-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Head of Primary P-4 and Curriculum Leader P-4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Curriculum update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Harold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Del Monte campus has been buzzing with excitement over the past few weeks as every class \u2014 from our youngest learners in Prep and Mary Bailey House to our senior Del Monte students in Years 3 and 4 and the Gioia House girls \u2014 had the opportunity to visit the Healthy Harold van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Led by a Life Education educator (and of course, the much-loved Harold the giraffe!), students engaged in interactive lessons that support our Pastoral and Wellbeing programs and align with the PDHPE curriculum. Topics explored included personal safety, cybersafety, nutrition, physical activity, emotional wellbeing and understanding the human body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For parents and carers, the Healthy Harold Life Education website<\/a> offers a wealth of free resources across key areas such as Cybersafety, Emotional Wellbeing, Nutrition, Relationships, and Safety. Please take your time to explore tools like the Be Internet Awesome Family Pledge<\/em><\/a>, healthy recipes and podcasts with Dr Judith Locke<\/a> and Dr Kaylene Henderson<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These resources are a great way to continue the conversation at home and support your child\u2019s wellbeing journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ICAS Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over the past four weeks, many of our students from Years 2 to 6 have taken part in the ICAS Assessments for Writing, English, Spelling Bee and Mathematics. ICAS is an online academic competition designed to challenge students\u2019 higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in a formal, engaging way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are proud of all the students who participated and commend them for their effort and commitment. We look forward to sharing their results with families as they are released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastoral update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bullying no way! National Week of Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Week 4, students took part in the Bullying No Way! <\/em>National Week of Action \u2014 Australia\u2019s key bullying prevention initiative for schools. This year\u2019s theme, Be Bold. Be Kind. Speak Up.<\/em>, recognises the courage it takes to stand up against bullying behaviours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through meaningful conversations and activities, students explored the importance of empathy, respect, and kindness. They learnt that bullying is never okay and that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hope and friendships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This year marks a special occasion for the Universal Church \u2014 a Jubilee Year, celebrated every 25 years. The theme chosen by Pope Francis is ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ inspired by the words ‘Spes non confundit<\/em>‘ \u2014 ‘Hope does not disappoint.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hope is more than just a feeling \u2014 it\u2019s a powerful mindset that helps children thrive. Dr Justin Coulson<\/a>, a leading expert in child wellbeing, explains that hopeful children tend to be happier, more resilient and better equipped to face life\u2019s challenges. Hope fosters confidence, goal-setting and a belief in one\u2019s ability to make positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendships play a vital role in nurturing hope. They are a child\u2019s emotional training ground, where they learn to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n