week 2 Term 3.

Good afternoon everyone,

Literacy/Christian Studies
In literacy this term we are inquiring into picture books. As part of the unit students will create an audio of themselves reading a picture book of their choice. We are encouraging them to bring in a book that they enjoy reading aloud or find one in the library to assist them in this experience.
We are incorporating picture books about Jesus and investigating aspects of his life and also the stories he told. It will be a great opportunity to learn about his life and when and how he lived. 
Focus points
- major events in Jesus's life
- parables he told
- the prophecies about Jesus
- how he was the fulfillment of God's plan.

Curious Unit of Inquiry
Last week we started a new Unit of Inquiry and our focus is on Energy.
We are investigating energy and the first part is about energy in nature.
Our first inquiry was to answer some big questions that we had about energy in nature. We were very impressed with the work completed and the different ways students thought of to express their new findings.
We look forward to where these ideas will propel us in the ongoing inquiry.

Culminating Thought

Trees are relieved when spring comes.

Whole school reminders/updates:

“This Day Forward” - Movie at Immanuel School

• Sunday 11 August  starts at 6pm with BBQ Tea followed by the movie in the Taikondi
• Organised by the Gawler Lutheran Church
• School families welcome to attend, no need to book just come if you can
• The movie is a story that connects strongly with teens and adults who desire to talk about how to support the carers of people who are suffering.  Meet the guest speakers Brian Ide and Jen Jensen  

 P&F (Parents & Friends) Info

• Next Meeting Thursday 1 August 7pm in the staffroom.

New members are welcome to come along

• P&F Quiz Night Friday 16 August 6.30pm for 7pm start
  $10 / adult or a table of 10 for $80

Creche available for children age 4-12 @ $2.  Information and how to book going home this week. 

• P&F Giant Wheelbarrow Raffle

Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5

Junior Youth  

·           Thursday at 3.30pm to 5.00pm for students in years 4,5,6. 

After School Soccer for Fn, Yr 1 & 2’s

·           Starts this Thursday 1 Aug @ 3.30-4.30pm with Mr Cochrane

·           This clinic filled very quickly – sorry if you missed out

Worship and Praise

• Friday 2 August 9am with Mrs Eckermann – all welcome to attend

Scholastic Book Club

• All orders and payment for Issue 5 catalogues are due back by this Friday 2 August

ICAS Testing 2019

These voluntary tests start in September.  The detailed note was sent home last Friday.  Please register your child by returning the form and payment by Monday 19 August. 

iGOSH

·           Bookings - don’t forget to book for next week before this Friday 2pm via www.carebookings.com.au

·           Student Free Day Friday 13 September – IGOSH available 7am to 6pm – open now for bookings

·           Christmas / January holidays – IGOSH available from Thursday 12 to Friday 20 December and then from 6 January to start of 2020 term

·           iGOSH is available from 7am to 8.30am and 3.30 to 6.00pm Mon to Fri.   More info on how to register is on the school website.

·           If your child has not attended iGOSH for the last 8 weeks, you will need to login to your https://my.gov.au and reactivate your account  

VSC Volunteer Training Wednesday 14 August at 2.30pm or 6.30pm

• This training is a must if you want to attend an excursion, camp or help with a group of children.
  It needs to be renewed every 3 years, so if you attended a session in 2016 you will need to update again this year.  

ThinkUKnow Cyber Safety Education Program

Monday 26 August at 7pm in Taikondi

• This parent information session will cover issues relating to children and young peoples’ privacy and security online.  It will provide an insight into the devices young people are using including popular websites, apps and social networking sites.
• Year 4, 5 & 6 students will be have a session during the afternoon so do not need to attend the evening.
• For more information, you can visit www.thinkuknow.org.au  or click here to read more

Science Week & Book Week activities

Big Science Show - Thursday 15 August 6.30pm - 7.30pm at Immanuel for parents and children.  Tickets are $5 and booking info out soon.  We’ll have a sausage sizzle too at 6pm. 

Book week dress up Parade – Thursday 22 August starting at 9am 

 

Gawler Show is Sat 24 and Sun 25 August and the school will be having a stall and asking for some volunteers to help on it.  Please let the office know if you can help for a 2 hour block.