Barbreck News
Term 3…Productive, Fast Paced and Going By Quickly!
The Term is disappearing quickly! Much has been completed in classrooms and specialist areas academically. The program is extremely busy and staff maximise each teaching session. Their energy and desire to ensure that this happens, and that the students can also enjoy special events aligned to subjects, is deeply appreciated.
Pastorally, much work has been done towards emphasising healthy and respectful relationships and sound resolution focussed thinking when any difficulties arise amongst classmates. The ups and downs of friendships and dynamics which change are to be expected and staff work hard to assist understandings. Such matters can be challenging at any age but especially when one is young and inexperienced. Adult guidance, without too much interference, are all essential in the training towards understanding interactions and change of friendships which cause concern. A tricky part of growing up!
A trusted adult who listens well and waits to be asked for advice, is a sound partner for young people who often want to voice a concern but do not want the adult solutions for “fixing it”. After listening well, a useful question gently said, can be, “That must have been difficult. How did you manage that moment?” To give a child confidence, the listener can assist the child in thinking of “something” to help them manage the moment of concern or sadness.
Mrs Alana Moor, Head of ELC and Barbreck
Key Dates for the Diary
- End of Term 3: Friday 21 September
- Dismissal time for Prep – Year 2: 3.15pm
- Dismissal time for Years 3 – 6: 3.30pm
- Commencement of Term 4: Monday 8 October
- All before and after School Barbreck classes and activities will commence at the start of Term 4 on Monday 8 October.
Barbreck STEAM Showcase
Our Junior School is celebrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths) next week with a historical difference.
Throughout the week of 17-21 September, all Junior School year levels will be participating in both Music and Art, plus a wide range of classroom activities and cross age learning opportunities based around the Renaissance period.
Two Artist in Residence for Music and Art, Chris Barratt and Emma Leonard will be working with the School during this week.
Parents are invited to walk through the Junior School at any time during the week to view these sessions in progress and various displays and art work by the students. A highlight of the week will be the two performances on Friday 21 September at the below times:
Prep to Year 3 parents – 11.15am
Year 4 to 6 parents – 1.45pm
Parents’ and Friends’ Association (PFA) Members Work So Hard
Barbreck Captains Charlotte Upton and Georgia Hennessy were asked by Mrs Alana Moor to interview several Barbreck students after their visit to the PFA Father’s Day Stall.
“The Father’s Day Stall was great because there was a lot of variety and the gifts were really a good price.” – Sophia Atkins (Year 6)
“The Father’s Day Stall was great because there were lots of things that dads would love and there was something for every type of dad.” – Allegra Buchler (Year 6)
“The Father’s Day Stall was wonderful because it had lots of different gifts that would be perfect for my Dad.” – Erin Jurgens (Year 4)
“I thought the stall was amazing because I could buy things that my Dad does not own. In fact, I thought it was so amazing that it was so hard to choose!” – Genevieve Campbell (Year 1)
“The mothers were really creative with finding the things for our dads. The PFA did an amazing job this year!”- Portia Gowrie (Year 5)
“I bought my Dad some of the brownies, socks and a blue mug. I liked the big variety of things we could get for our dads.” – Caroline Marcel (Year 5)
“I bought my Dad the muesli bars, and a water bottle this year. I liked that there was a whole bunch of stuff that we could choose from and I thought my Dad would really enjoy the things I got him.” – Giselle Mangano (Year 4)
“I bought my Dad the mars bar slices. There was an enormous range of items we could choose from to spoil our dads and there was something for everyone”. – Sarah Fanning (Year 6)
“On behalf of all the Junior School girls, we would like to say thank you to the PFA and all of the people who helped with the Father’s Day Stall. Because of their hard work, the girls in Junior School had such a wonderful time buying presents for their fathers and grandfathers and those very same fathers and grandfathers were guaranteed to have an extra special Father’s Day!” – Charlotte Upton (Year 6) and Georgia Hennessy (Year 6) Barbreck Captains.
Father’s Day Yr 2I
Year 2 students are wonderful writers. For reader enjoyment, we have included just three of the excellent pieces of work completed by the girls in Year 2I.
10 Reasons Why I Love Dad By India Vasilopoulos
He plays with me.
He gives me kisses and hugs.
He roasts marshmallows with me.
He is funny.
He is loving.
He helps me when I fall over.
He helps me go to a great school.
He is very kind.
He is very caring.
He gives me chocolate after dinner.
Father’s Day By Hemin (Michelle) Zhang
On Sunday 2 September, it was Fathers’ Day. Mum, Dad and I went to the city.
I went to buy ice cream for us. When I ate it, there was ice cream all over my face.
Later that afternoon, my Dad finished eating his ice cream but his nose accidentally went into the ice cream. Mum and I laughed.
I had a fabulous time. I can’t wait for the next Father’s Day.
Father’s Day By Arabella Foote
Sunday 2 September was Father’s Day. The highlight for me was when we went out for dinner in the city.
One of my meals was tacos. It had some fish and some vegetables. It was very yummy.
I also loved it when we could make our own tacos. In mine, I put some guacamole and some fish. I loved it. It was very yummy.
For dessert, I had some ice cream. It was very yummy as well.
I think my Dad loved it as much as I did. It was the best Father’s Day. I hope you also enjoyed Father’s Day!
Book Week Reading Challenge 2018
The following students were presented with special badges and certificates to celebrate the fact that they had read over 100 books as part of the House Reading Challenge:
- Amelie Lane (Prep) for reading and experiencing over 100 books.
- Samara Grinsell (Prep) for reading and experiencing over 100 books.
- Joy Lovegrove for reading and experiencing the most books in Year 1.
- Carla Martuccio (Year 2) for reading and experiencing over 100 books.
- Tara Pattison (Year 2) for reading and experiencing over 100 books.
- Anabelle Ranchod (Year 2) for reading and experiencing over 100 books.
- Milla Cohen for reading and recording the most books in Year 3.
- Giselle Upton for reading and recording the most books in Year 4.
- Annabel Calvert for reading and recording the most books in Year 5.
- Tianyi (Lydia) Lu (Year 6) for reading and recording over 100 books.
- Jessica Paterson (Year 6) for reading and recording over 100 books.
- Rhea Werner (Year 6) for reading and recording over 100 books.
These students made a significant contribution to their House totals for the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2018. Students who read over 100 books can wear the badge on their blazer to recognise their exceptional endeavour. All year levels were included in this House event and a total of 5,222 books were read and recorded during Terms 1 and 2 by students from Prep to Year 6.
The House results are listed below. It was a very close challenge with only six points separating 1st and 2nd place.
- 1st Langley Templeton
- 2nd Davis
- 3rd Holmes Kilbride
- 4th Beaulieu Blair
Langley Templeton won the House Reading Trophy for the third year in a row. Congratulations to all the readers in Langley Templeton.
