Love Week concluded with a joyful assembly celebrating\u00a0St Valentine\u00a0and\u00a0Lunar New Year. The assembly emanated a sense of joy and a vibrant display of colour, with a number of students wearing traditional Lunar New Year clothes. Their bright patterns helped us celebrate this special time and reminded us that our community is full of wonderful cultures and many beautiful ways to show love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Building respectful digital communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday 10 February, we joined communities across Australia in recognising\u00a0Safer Internet Day\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how we can create online spaces that are safe, respectful and supportive for everyone. Led nationally by the eSafety Commissioner, Safer Internet Day reminds us that our digital world, much like our natural environment, is something we share and something we are all responsible for caring for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This message came to life in our classrooms as students worked together to create their own classroom tech agreements, thinking deeply about what it means to use technology wisely and make positive choices online. It was wonderful to see students approach these conversations with maturity and honesty, acknowledging the importance of kindness, safety and integrity in their digital interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together, we are helping students build thoughtful digital habits that will support them not only at school, but in every online space they explore \u2013 nurturing a strong sense of responsibility, awareness and care for the digital communities they belong to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students from the Year 6 team met for their first training session this week, working alongside girls from senior years as they began preparing for the da Vinci Decathlon \u2013 an academic inter-school gala day designed to challenge and inspire. Much like its Olympic namesake, the Decathlon brings together a range of intellectually demanding events that stretch students\u2019 creativity, problem solving abilities and teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and energy the girls brought to the session as they worked in their teams of eight. Their engagement and collaborative spirit set a positive tone for the exciting challenges ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ABC Education\u2019s\u00a0News in My Neighbourhood\u00a0competition is underway once again, offering students from Kindergarten to Year 6 a meaningful opportunity to engage with issues that matter to them. This term\u2019s challenge invites students to write a 150\u2013250 word letter to an individual or group who they believe can make a difference, or to express their ideas through a drawing or artwork. It has been wonderful to see the curiosity and thoughtful conversations this competition has already sparked among students at Del Monte and Gioia House. If you think this is something your child would enjoy, please encourage them to submit an entry to me by Week 9 this term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moving Forward Together\u00a0is once again hosting its annual Harmony Day competitions, encouraging students to celebrate diversity, inclusion and cultural understanding through creative expression. This year, students from Kindergarten to Year 12 are invited to respond to the theme Stronger Together by creating a Harmony Day poster, composing an original two\u2011minute song, or producing a two\u2011minute short film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We would love to see students at Del Monte and Gioia House participate in this wonderful celebration of community and connection. If your child is interested, please encourage them to submit their entry to me by Week 10. Winning\u00a0poster<\/a>\u00a0entries and the winning\u00a0short film<\/a>\u00a0from previous years can be viewed on the\u00a0Moving Forward Together\u00a0website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lauren Petroni<\/strong> PASTORAL UPDATE\u00a0 Building connections \u2013 accepting the invitation to be kind and compassionate Weeks 3 and 4 explored the pastoral theme\u00a0Building Connections: Accepting the Invitation to Be Kind and Compassionate, and coincided with our celebration of\u00a0Love Week. 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Da Vinci Decathlon journey begins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Encouraging student voice through writing and art<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Creative expressions of diversity and inclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Assistant Head of Primary P-4 and Gifted Education Coordinator P-6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"