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Dear Parents,
I hope you have had a restful and relaxing long weekend with your families. There are a number of staff who need your prayers at present as they deal with illness and loss in their lives. Please continue to pray for Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Pratt, Mrs Moore and their families.
In the last few weeks, I have been completing some study through Stanford University around Mathematics Education and Growth Mindsets. These courses have provided some very interesting research into these areas. Over the next few weeks I will share some interesting points, some of these you may like to use with your children at home. I hope to challenge your current ways of thinking about learning and specifically attitudes towards Mathematics.
Two Mindsets
Through decades of research, Dr. Carol Dweck, a Stanford University Psychologist, found that people’s beliefs about their intelligence differ. Some people believe that their intelligence and abilities are unchangeable. In other words, you have a certain amount of intelligence, and you can’t do much to change it. This is called a “fixed mindset.” Others have different ideas about their intelligence and abilities. Some people believe that it is possible to grow your intelligence through effort. This is called a “growth mindset.”
Recent advances in neuroscience have shown us that the brain is far more malleable than we ever knew. Research on brain plasticity has shown how connectivity between neurons can change with experience. With practice, neural networks grow new connections, strengthen existing ones, and build insulation that speeds transmission of impulses. These neuroscientific discoveries have shown us that we can increase our neural growth by the actions we take, such as using good strategies, asking questions, practising, and following good nutrition and sleep habits.
By helping our students develop a growth mindset we are unlocking a life long love of learning and attitudes that thrive on challenge and problem-solving. This mindset is extremely important especially in STEM where it is projected 75% of jobs in the future will be in STEM fields.
The below infographic shows how people with each mindset perceive themselves when up against obstacles or roadblocks to their learning.
What can I do?
To support the growth mindset of your children you can try to change some of the language you use with them. Try...
National Reconciliation Week (NRW)
This week is National Reconciliation Week which is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week our students will be participating in shows organised by Mr Kucher our Indigenous Education Coordinator.
Enrolment Period
Over the last week, I have had the pleasure of interviewing a number of new families seeking enrolment in our school for 2020. These will continue for the next two weeks. Our current enrolment message is It is not too late to book a tour! Contact our office to arrange a time! 62811932 or Office.Stpandp@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Your testimonials to parents are still the number one influencing factor for parents choosing a potential school. Please continue spreading the word about our school.
Blessings and best wishes
Sean Rutledge
Principal (Acting)
Sunday Gospel: Luke 24:46-53
This weekend, we celebrate The Ascension of the Lord, Year C. The Ascension celebrates Jesus returning to God, and his glorification at God’s right hand. It is a further element of the Easter experience, where Jesus has triumphed over evil and death.
The Ascension also celebrates an experience of the early Christian communities. There was a time when they knew Jesus of Nazareth. He lived among them and they were invested in his vision of God’s reign. Then, following his death, there were brief moments of his presence. But there came a time when even these Risen appearances finished. The time of the Jesus bound by human form had come to an end.
In a sense, the Ascension is not simply something that happened to Jesus – his departure, physically from this world becomes a feast that celebrates the hope that his triumph will ultimately be ours as well.
Parish Mass – Sunday 2nd June
This coming Sunday, at the 9:30am Mass, we will be celebrating our Term 2 Parish Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Church. During this Mass, there will be a presentation of the Candidates for First Eucharist. All are warmly invited to attend.
North Woden Youth Ministry - Transfiguration Youth Group
The first North Woden Youth Ministry Transfiguration Youth Group (TYG), was held this past Sunday, May 26th at Holy Trinity, Curtin. The youth group was facilitated by our Youth Minister Sarah Pearson. A big thank you to Sarah for all that she did to organise and facilitate last weekend’s Youth Group. We look forward to the next one!
Dates for your Diary:
This Sunday 2nd June – 9:30am Parish Mass at Saints Peter and Paul, Garran. (Presentation of First Eucharist Candidates)
Thursday 6th June – 2:15pm ‘Discipleship’ Values Assembly, led by 1W.
Thursday 13th June – Eucharist Retreat Day for all Year 4 students at Holy Trinity Parish centre.
Sunday 16th June – 9:30am Celebration of First Eucharist at Saints Peter and Paul, Garran.
Thursday 20th June – 2:15pm Growth Assembly showcasing Stage 2.
Blessings for the week ahead,
Stephanie Burns
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)
| KW | Leonardo S and Kiera S | Archit S |
| 1M | Indie G and Isabella T | Isabel W |
| 1W | Thomas S and Ollie L | Eliana B |
| 2M | Alex M and Jessica G | Isaac S |
| 2W | Felix G and Amelia R | Ned S |
| 3/4B | Patrice | |
| 3/4M | Niky H and Sophie H | Amelia W |
| 3/4W | Jordan G and Marly C | Ethan G |
| 3/4Y | Abigail H and Kunaishe J | Lucas V |
| 5/6M | Tessa G and Ashlin E | Shivani B |
| 5/6W | Estelle and Mia M | Grace H |
Numeracy Challenge
These problems are designed to make you think and may take some time to solve. The first student to submit their solution to Mr Rutledge, including working on paper, with their name and class on it will win a prize. Please email answers and solutions to sean.rutledge@cg.catholic.edu.au. Winners, Prize details and solutions to the problem will be attached to the next Newsletter. Happy Problem Solving!
Athletics Carnival Ribbons
The ribbons for the Athletics Carnival will be handed out at the end of the Whole School assembly on Thursday 6th of June. Ribbons will be awarded for Track and Field events including Shotput, Long Jump and Running events.
Carnival Thank You
I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the parents and grandparents who have helped at our School Carnivals this year. Some parents have generously helped at two or more carnivals. Your time, help and assistance is very much appreciated by myself as Sports Coordinator, the whole Staff, and all of the students and families in our school. Without your help, our carnivals would not operate as smoothly as they do. Thank you to all of the students from St Mary MacKillop College, St Edmund's college and St Clare's college for their assistance at our carnivals this year. We look forward to seeing you at our carnivals next year.
Paul Jenkins
Sports Coordinator
Entertainment Books are selling fast – buy yours today and start to redeem your bargains immediately. They are great value at $60 each and gives you access to over $20,000 worth of bargains. Click on the link below to purchase yours today. Share it with your friends too!
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2j4040
Books are also available from the school office and can also be purchased on the Qkr! app. The book will be sent home with your child once payment is received.
We are excited to be taking part in the 2019 Woolworths Earn and Learn program. The program runs from the 1st of May until the 25th of June. It’s easy to Earn and Learn. Just get everyone you can earning as many stickers as possible. Stick them on the sticker sheets provided, place in the box just outside the Learning Support Room, or drop it into the Collection Box at Woolies, Mawson.
You can download extra sticker sheets at teaching.com.au
Anyone from our community-staff, parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends can collect stickers for our school.
The more points we earn, the more we can redeem from a choice of over 10,00 educational resources.
If you would like more information please contact Maryanne Armstrong.
Maryanne.armstrong@cg.catholic.edu.au
There is now a collection box for your stickers at Woolies, Woden.
Term 2, Week 6
| Time | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9.00 - 11.30 |
Anna-Louise K Mardi S |
Dimity H Llewella J |
Cate M Lynette W Sarah A |
Thank you helpers, your assistance is very much appreciated.
Please contact me on lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au if you are able to help or unable to make your shift. Thank you.
The Fruit Incentive ticket winner for the last week was Sarah M, 3/4B. Congratulations Sarah, you have won a $2.00 voucher to spend at the canteen. Please see Mrs R at the Canteen to collect your voucher.
Do you want to win a $2 voucher to spend at the Canteen? Simply purchase fresh or frozen fruit from the Canteen and be in the weekly draw to WIN!!
Kindest Regards, Lauretta Raccosta “Mrs R”
Canteen Manager
ACU Canberra is pleased to invite you to the second lecture in the 2019 Blackfriars Lecture Series taking place on Tuesday 25 June. Join us as Kate Woods, Principal of the Margaret Hendry School and Michael Lee, Principal of St Mary MacKillop College, share their application of contemporary educational vision in two innovative schools discussing the topic ‘The Future of School Education: Future classroom, future learning through a practical lens’.
Winter Junior Tennis Coaching @ South & North Canberra Tennis Clubs
- Qualified Tennis Australia Coaches
- Free tennis racquet for new players
- Trial lesson available
July School Holiday Camps @ Old Parliament House Tennis Club
- July 8th - 10th (Week 1) & July 17th - 19th (Week 2)
- All ages & abilities
- Morning, half-day & full-day options
Contact: www.tenniscanberra.com.au | 0416 186 121 | play@tenniscanberra.com.au
