{"id":22210,"date":"2026-09-15T14:40:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T04:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=22210"},"modified":"2026-09-20T06:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T20:59:35","slug":"head-of-primary-p-6-38","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/head-of-primary-p-6-38\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Primary P-6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we near the end of Term 3, this newsletter celebrates the many ways our community has come together this term to learn, create, compete and, most importantly, look after one another. Community is at the heart of everything we do, and it is built in the small, everyday moments: the respect we show in how we speak, play, work and learn alongside one another. Our richness lies in our diversity, and our strength lies in the shared values that unite us despite our differences. As you read through this term&#8217;s highlights, I hope you see not only what our students have achieved, but the care, kindness and connection that made it possible. I would like to take this opportunity to thank parents for your partnership and support of the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;&#8216;he Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and rich in mercy.<\/em>&#8216;<br>Psalm 145:8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">R U OK? DAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On R U OK? Day, Del Monte and Gioia House students took part in a range of activities designed to spark meaningful conversations about connection and support. It is a timely reminder that a single question, asked sincerely, can be the first step in helping someone who&#8217;s struggling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a message worth carrying home too. Checking in with your own children doesn&#8217;t require the perfect words \u2014 a few small things can make a real difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a relaxed, low-pressure moment, as many honest conversations happen side by side, in the car, on a walk, or during a shared activity, rather than face to face.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask open, specific questions instead of &#8216;What was the best and hardest part of today?&#8217; to invite more than a one-word answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen without rushing to fix \u2014 let your child talk and reflect back what you hear (&#8216;that sounds tough&#8217;) rather than jumping straight to advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s okay if the answer is &#8216;no&#8217; or a shrug. What matters most is that they know you noticed and that you&#8217;re someone they can come back to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/IMG_4919.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/IMG_4919-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/IMG_4919-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/IMG_4919-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/IMG_4919-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/IMG_4919-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/IMG_4919.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gioia House STEM Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STEM Day at Gioia House last week was a wonderful showcase of creativity, critical thinking and collaboration in action. Students worked in teams through the design thinking process, taking on the roles of architects, engineers and urban planners to reimagine Strathfield as a more sustainable community. Students combined hands-on design with digital technology to bring their ideas to life, culminating in a shared model of Future Strathfield and a fun finale programming Sphero BOLT+ and Dash robots to complete community-based missions. Thank you to Mr Wang for leading such a successful program, and to all the teachers for supporting students as they built and refined their projects throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22376\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-2-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-2.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22377\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-3-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-3.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"1013\" data-id=\"22378\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-4.jpg 759w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-4-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"652\" data-id=\"22379\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-1.jpg 869w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-1-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/STEM-DAY-1-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gioia House Ethics Olympiad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week, two Gioia House teams competed against schools from Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand and across Australia in the Junior Ethics Olympiad. Facing tough ethical dilemmas under pressure, our students met the challenge with clear thinking, genuine curiosity and a willingness to really listen to one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lavender Team took home the Gold Medal, with judges praising the strength of their reasoning and how they worked together to build their case. The Magenta Team was right behind the third place. Across both teams, students were recognised for the depth of their analysis and the maturity they brought to every response. These results reflect months of weekly training and commitment. Congratulations to the following students on their hard work and outstanding achievement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lavender Team \u2013 Gold Medalists<\/strong><br>Jessica Princi&nbsp;<br>Laura Touma<br>Lina D\u2019Arrigio&nbsp;<br>Mia Bogovic&nbsp;<br>Scarlett Ghossein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Magenta Team \u2013 Judges&#8217; Honourable Mention&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Alira Djordjevic<br>Charli Merhi&nbsp;<br>Charlotte Smolcic&nbsp;<br>Isabella Lahood&nbsp;<br>Jennifer Stanton&nbsp;<br>Laura Ordakji&nbsp;<br>Olivia Bijjani&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiad-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"22354\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiad-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiad-2.jpg 639w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiad-2-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiad-2-125x150.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiads-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"776\" data-id=\"22355\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiads-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiads-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiads-1-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Junior-Ethics-Olympiads-1-126x150.jpg 126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Speaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The K-6 Public Speaking program culminated in the Celebration of Speech, held at both the Del Monte campus for Years 1-4 students. The Gioia House finalists competed against St Patrick\u2019s students in a friendly competition, which has become a tradition that continues to strengthen the bond between our schools. We were once again impressed by the quality of the speeches students wrote in class and delivered with confidence. We congratulate all our students for embracing the opportunity to grow as confident communicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also congratulate the Gioia House and Del Monte finalists and overall winners of 2026 Public Speaking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year 1<\/strong> \u2013 Sophie Metledge<br><strong>Year 2 <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>Abbie Thompson<br><strong>Year 3 <\/strong>\u2013 Alice Kim-Higgins<br><strong>Year 4 \u2013 <\/strong>Sabrina Commisso<br><strong>Gioia House <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>Winner \u2013 Mia Bogovic, Highly commended \u2013 Margaux Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-4-Trophy-Winners.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"877\" data-id=\"22351\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-4-Trophy-Winners.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-4-Trophy-Winners.jpg 658w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-4-Trophy-Winners-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-4-Trophy-Winners-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"22350\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Finalists.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"22352\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/Public-Speaking-Trophy-Winners-P_HOP.jpg 1379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WriteOn COMPETITION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to <strong>Joanna Wong<\/strong>, who was awarded a Silver Award in Stage 2 of this year&#8217;s WriteOn competition last week. This is a wonderful achievement given the competition was fiercer than ever, with 1,027 entries submitted from 977 schools across NSW. Joanna&#8217;s piece was selected as one of just 55 winning entries, a true testament to her talent and hard work. She proudly represented the College at the award ceremony at the State Library of NSW, receiving her award from Mr Greg Warren MP, and had the added privilege of meeting Dr Paul Cahill, Executive Director of NESA, and Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon, the State Librarian, who shared with delight that her own daughter is a Santa Sabina graduate. Congratulations, Joanna, on this outstanding achievement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/WriteOn-Joanna-with-Others.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22341\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/WriteOn-Joanna-with-Others-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/WriteOn-Joanna-with-Others-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/WriteOn-Joanna-with-Others-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/WriteOn-Joanna-with-Others-768x1025.jpg 768w, 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Lin<\/strong> <br><strong>Riona Sengupta<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Year 2<\/strong> <br><strong>Abigail Thompson<\/strong> &nbsp; <br><strong>Year 3<\/strong> <br><strong>Serena Dong<\/strong> <br><strong>Oscar Ko<\/strong> <br><strong>Zoe Nguyen<\/strong> <br><strong>Joanna Wong<\/strong> &nbsp; <br><strong>Year 4<\/strong> <br><strong>Oscar Kochman<\/strong> <br><strong>Isla Thompson<\/strong> &nbsp; <br><strong>Year 5<\/strong> <br><strong>Bethany O\u2019Neil<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spelling Bee<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>Year 2<\/strong> <br><strong>Oscar Su<\/strong> <br><strong>Jamison Wong<\/strong> &nbsp; <br><strong>Year 3<\/strong> <br><strong>Oscar Ko<\/strong> <br><strong>Jonathan Lin<\/strong> &nbsp; <br><strong>Year 5<\/strong> <br><strong>Elizabeth Fajardo<\/strong> &nbsp; <br><strong>Year 6&nbsp;<\/strong> <br><strong>Angela Li<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Year 2<\/strong> <br><strong>Jamison 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We look forward to welcoming families and sharing your child&#8217;s learning progress this term. Most importantly, these interviews give your child a valuable platform to build agency, giving them the opportunity to speak to their strengths and identify areas of focus in their learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road Safety reminder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have seen an increased presence of police and rangers on Carrington Avenue recently. We also have noticed a genuine improvement in behaviour. Thank you to the many families who consistently model safe and courteous road behaviour. Your care sets a wonderful example for our children and helps staff during morning and afternoon duties. Please continue to set a good example for our students and help keep everyone safe. Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage families to stay vigilant and continue monitoring their children&#8217;s device use and online activities during the holidays, especially apps with online game and chat functions. Please reinforce respectful communication while messaging or emailing friends. Please check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/parents\/issues-and-advice\/online-safety-basics#:~:text=Use%20safety%20features%20and%20settings,our%20guide%20to%20parental%20controls.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSafety Commissioner website<\/a> for advice on keeping your children safe online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Term 3 concludes on Thursday 24 September.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Term 4 commences on <strong>Tuesday 13 October.<\/strong> Students are required to return in full summer uniform. Please refer to the uniform guidelines in your child\u2019s school diary to ensure they are dressed appropriately from the first day of term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we come to the end of Term 3, we give thanks for the gift of learning, friendship and community. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and joy-filled holiday break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mrs Stella Azizian<\/strong><br>Head of Primary P-6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calendar events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/identity.ssc.nsw.edu.au\/pipssscnsw.onmicrosoft.com\/B2C_1A_SCHOOLBOX_SIGNIN_PROD\/samlp\/sso\/login?SAMLRequest=hVPRjtowEHznK1DeiUMKCVgQCUJ7h0RJBLSq%2BoKMsxyWEjv1Ogf393USrqBTS%2F1iabwz3hmvJ8iKvKSzypzkBn5VgKbTtetS5BJpczh1Ki2pYiiQSlYAUsPpdvZ1RX3Xo6VWRnGVOx9oj1kMEbQRSra05WLqJOvPq%2BRpud5%2FGgXZIBj2B8PhmIXDMGRjn7MBP47CQxb4hyGMx8FgFLbU76DR6kwdK%2Bt0WjXECpYSDZPG4p4f9LxRzwt2nk%2B9gPrhz5a6sGaFZKahn4wpkRIiMpBGmDcXkbsSzy5klcsqUooSLVQjShaCa4XqaFyuCjL3431%2Ftt%2FGz0mymic%2F9tvl09oaSTfJgjQREkRFcvUirn7Ta2hzITMhXx5ndWiLkD7vdmkvTba7VmT2nmGsJFYF6C3oV8Hh22Z1s%2FMKWhiGSuZCwkdPdW%2BEt2y3PJVO1AhPapw2Kerof7kgPymVH9RlQu5pN6GSrq2l5SJVueBvDV6vL0oXzPzbed%2FtN4jIesemlFYSS%2BDiKCBz%2FsjM8lydYw3MwNQxugKnS6K7u68zDVkz4TYpAxfTjVVRMi2wfni4MG6uzm%2Fu78vj3I7rBo7Rw4nmlNd1Fk7tdlY6q18ZuL17p5ntXWlzzeiv4m1i5EHbUef9%2BP67Rr8B&amp;RelayState=%2Fhomepage%2F18652\">Veritas Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important dates for Del Monte and Important dates for Gioia House:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For detailed information about upcoming college events, please refer to the communications sent directly to families via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday 16 \u2013 Friday 18 September \u2013 Canberra\/Year 6 Outdoor Education Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday 24 September \u2013 Term 3 concludes P-6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday 25 September \u2013 PTS Interviews P-6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/createsend.com\/t\/i-E4AE9D1F045D34A52540EF23F30FEDED\">Term 4 Co-curricular activities for Del Monte<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT DATES TERM 4&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday 13 October \u2013 <\/strong>Term 4 commences \u2013 <strong>students return<\/strong><br>Thursday 15 October \u2013 DM Assembly&nbsp;<br>Wednesday 21 October \u2013 Sydney Catholic Schools Stage 3 Volleyball Gala Day&nbsp;<br>Wednesday 21 October \u2013 Twilight Discovery Tour<br>Tuesday 27 October \u2013 Sydney Catholic Schools Conference 2 Oztag Championship<br>Thursday 29 October \u2013 DM Assembly<br>Friday 30 October \u2013 Colour Fun Day<br>Wednesday 4 November \u2013 Year 5 2027 Parent Information Night<br>Friday 6 November \u2013 Year 5 Experience Day<br>Thursday 12 November \u2013 DM Assembly<br>Thursday 12 November \u2013 Co-curricular Awards<br>Saturday 14 November \u2013 Year 6 Dinner<br>Tuesday 24 November \u2013 Dominican Awards and Year 4 Graduation<br>Thursday 26 November \u2013 College Speech Night<br>Friday 27 November \u2013 K-2 Splash and Dash Carnival<br>Monday 30 November \u2013 Advent Carols<br>Tuesday 1 December \u2013 Year 4 Big Day In<br>Wednesday 2 December \u2013 K-4 Thanksgiving Mass and Year 4 Dancing on the Plot<br>Wednesday 2 December \u2013 Gioia House Thanksgiving Liturgy and Picnic<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we near the end of Term 3, this newsletter celebrates the many ways our community has come together this term to learn, create, compete and, most importantly, look after one another. 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