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Southern Cross
Early Childhood School
Newsletter 20 |Wednesday 17 2014
DATES TO REMEMBER
Monday 15 December |2.00-3.00pm
Year 2 Graduation
Dear Families and Carers
End of the Year Celebration
Tuesday 16 December
Christian Education in Schools session
Wednesday 17 December
Last day of Term 4
Monday 2 February 2015
Preschool Groups Cotter & Ginninderra
commence school for 2015
How wonderful it was to celebrate the end of the year with our
families and friends last Wednesday. The weather held off, just, and
all groups got to perform. The children were absolutely delightful and
so pleased to be able to share their talents with you. Thanks to the
P&C for the BBQ and to those staff and families who contributed to
the cake stall. Over $500 was raised that will go directly to our
Outside Learning Environment works next year.
Year 2 Graduation
Tuesday 3 February 2015
Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 & Year 2
commence school for 2015
Thursday 5 February 2015
Preschool Groups Molonglo &
Murrumbidgee commence school for 2015
Thank you to our families and friends who attended our Year 2
Graduation on Monday. It was a fantastic celebration and it was
wonderful to be able to acknowledge all the growth and development
that has occurred during their time at Southern Cross. My thanks also
to the teaching team and to the Southern Cross team more broadly for
their efforts in putting on the event. We will miss our 2014 Year 2
children, but I know that they will continue on their amazing
educational journey at their chosen schools in 2015.
Staffing
I would like to thank Brianna Reeve and Anne-Maree Smith for their work at Southern Cross this year. They have
both made significant contributions to Southern Cross, Brianna for the last three years and Anne-Maree for 2014 and
we will miss their passion for quality early childhood education. Wherever they end up next year I know that their
schools will be lucky to have them. All the best Brianna and Anne-Maree!!!
We would like to welcome Kathryn Jeffress and Nicole Harvey to our community from the start of next year. Kathryn
and Nicole are both committed early childhood teachers and I know that you will enjoy getting to know them. They
will both introduce themselves in the first newsletter for 2015.
I am pleased to announce that Kirsty Stewart has been appointed as our Executive Teacher at Southern Cross Early
Childhood School. We are thrilled that Kirsty has won this promotion and we look forward to all that she will bring to
the position in 2015.
Southern Cross Early Childhood School
Wirraway Crescent Scullin |ACT |2614
Telephone (02) 6142 0020
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.scecs.act.edu.au
Southern Cross Early Childhood School acknowledges that our children learn on Ngunnawal Land.
Farewell Wishes
I would like to wish all our children, families and friends a safe and relaxing end of the year and holiday break. I hope
it is filled with fun and many opportunities to recharge your batteries! For those of you leaving our school we thank
you for being part of our community and wish you well into the future. For our families returning to us in 2015 we
look forward to seeing you and continuing our exciting learning journey next year!
Kind regards
Lyndall
News from SCECS
School Board Elections 2015
Southern Cross Early Childhood School is calling for nominations for TWO vacant P&C member positions on the
School Board.
All parents / carers of children attending Southern Cross Early Childhood School are eligible to be on the School
Board.
If you’re keen to contribute to the governance of Southern Cross Early Childhood School you should nominate for a
position on the SCECS School Board. No prior experience is necessary. Each successful applicant will hold his or her
position on the school board for two years.
 You can collect a nomination form from the reception desk or request one be emailed to you.
 Nominations must be submitted between 11am Monday 2 February and 11am Monday 16 February 2015.
 Nominees should include a half-page statement supporting their nomination to the School Board. This supporting
statement would be included in notes and/or newsletters sent out to the school community as part of the
nomination and election process.
 You can submit your nomination by:
 Hand delivery to front reception
 Email to reception ([email protected] )
 Fax to 02 62059755
 Mail to ARO, c/- Southern Cross Early Childhood School Reception, Wirraway Cres, Scullin, ACT 2614
Nominations may be withdrawn at anytime up until the close of nominations.
If we receive more than the required number of nominations, then an election will be held and ballot papers will be
available from the reception desk.
The voting period will be between: Monday 23 February to Monday 2 March 2015.
Appointments will commence on Wednesday 1 April 2015.
Please consider becoming a member in the New Year.
Illona James
Assistant Returning Officer
(M) 0434971975
Choir Performance – Salvation Army Christmas Evening
The Shooting Stars Choir outshone themselves once again at the Salvation
Army Christmas Evening on Sunday 14 December 2015.
Thank you for your most generous donations of food and toys and the
beautiful choir. We were truly blessed by their singing.
- Angela Czoban, Salvation Army Belconnen
EXCURSION ACQUITTAL
EXCURSION ACQUITTAL
Calthorpe’s House and Mugga Mugga
Governor General Sports Day
In
Student payments
$990.00
In
Student payments
$100.00
Out
Bus to and from excursion
$504.00
Out
Bus to and from excursion
$236.36
Entry Fee
$450.00
Total expenses
$236.36
Total expenses
$954.00
Balance
$-136.36
Balance
$36.00
Anglicare
Thank you and Farewell
Dear Families,
As I come to an end in my position as Director at Southern Cross Early Childhood School, I would like to take the
opportunity to personally thank each and every one of you for your ongoing support over the past 3 years. I have
thoroughly enjoyed my time at Southern Cross, I have grown so much as an educator and now as a Director from your
words of encouragement and feedback. I wish you and your children all the very best in the future.
I would like to congratulate Rebecca Telek on her appointment as Director and I know that you will all support her in
the role so we can continue to provide a quality service for all children and families.
Thanks
Tara Davidson
Opening times in 2015
From 5 January 2015 Anglicare will operate between 7.30am and 6.00pm. Please note our opening time is half an
hour later. This will align us with the other Anglicare Services.
Before School/Preschool Care in 2015
Due to Before School/Preschool Care operating at the new time of 7.30-9.00am in 2015, Before School/Preschool
Care will be charged at $20 per session including breakfast.
JANUARY VACATION CARE HIGHLIGHTS
Activities on for the vacation care program: Children and educators will collaboratively make daily programs at the
centre with the activities and experiences in which they choose to do. This will include spontaneous experiences that
we observe the children participating in throughout the day, as well as activities that children ask for and educators
plan for. Not all activities need to be based on the daily theme.
Timetable for January Vacation Care
Monday 5 January
Tuesday 6 January
Wednesday 7 January
Thursday 8 January
Friday 9 January
Getting to know you!
Dinosaur Museum!
Messy Play Day
Art and Drama
Pirates and Mermaids
The Dinosaur Museum
will be visiting us with a
range of puppets,
storytelling and
dinosaur dancing as well
as making a replica
fossil for us to keep.-LO
4
Slime, Goop, Clay,
Playdough, Paper Mache
How many actors and
actresses do we have or is
painting and clay work
more you style?
Ahoy me Hartys…
a day of watery fun with
our mermaid friends.
Tuesday 13 January
Wednesday 14 January
Thursday 15 January
Friday 16 January
Teddy Bears Picnic
Bubble Mania Incursion
Games Day at Franklin ECS
A morning of bubble fun…
Join the bubbleologist in
making giant bubbles and
putting each other inside
bubbles! LO 2
A day of fun and games
with our Franklin friends
Fun games to break
the ice and get to
know each other - LO
1
Monday 12 January
Face painting, juggling
and all things clowny
LO 1
Explore our surrounds
and find objects in the
hunt and we will have a
visit from our Franklin
ECS friends
LO 3 & 4
LO 4 & 5
Let’s make a picnic lunch to
share under the trees with
our favourite teddy…
LO 3
LO 2, 3 & 4
LO 4 & 5
LO 2 & 3
Monday 19 January
Tuesday 20 January
Wednesday 21 January
Thursday 22 January
Friday 23 January
Crafting Fun
Water Fun
Leo Bonne – French Mime
Artist Excursion
Zumba Kids Incursion and
Sports Day
Music Time
Unicycling, ballooning and
juggling fun… we are off to
join our Franklin ECS friends
for this fantastic show!
Departing 12.30pm and
returning by 4.30pm
LO 2 & 5
Join Shirley in some Zumba
fun...and then join us for
Relays, Parachute Games,
3 legged races and more…
Have some musical fun…
make your own
instruments, sing and play
musical games.
Hama beads, loom
bands, French knitting,
collage… let your
imagination run wild
LO 3 & 4
Hot Summer Days make
for fun water play days…
bring your swimmers
and a rashy for some
water fun… Don’t forget
your towel! LO 3 & 4
LO 3 & 5
LO 3 & 4
Monday 26 January
Tuesday 27 January
Wednesday 28 January
Thursday 29 January
Friday 30 January
Public Holiday
Australia Day & Sausage
Sizzle
Bike Track
Local Area Walk
Movie & Disco Party
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie,
Oi, Oi, Oi… What does it
mean to be Australian?
Let’s learn about riding
safely, parts of the bike and
other road rules in a safe
environment.
Get to know our
community on a walk and
collect leaves, sticks and
other natural items for
A “G” rated movie will be
shown in the afternoon
with popcorn… after a
Centre Closed
LO 1 & 2
(Children need to be
wearing sneakers for this
incursion)
making collages in the
afternoon
LO 2, 3 & 5
morning of disco fun so
come with your dancing
shoes on…
LO 2 & 3
LO 3 & 5
LO = Learning Outcomes
Other activities that will be available include: Lego, Duplo, Loom Bands, Hama Beads, Board Games, Puzzles, Mobilo,
Construction, Outside Play, Drawing
SCECS P&C
P&C vacancies for 2015
The Southern Cross Early Childhood School P&C will have a number of vacancies next year. Many of the current
members are parents of graduating Year Two students and will be leaving next year. The P&C is a great way to meet
new people, and to get involved and support our wonderful school! Volunteers will be needed for all executive
positions including
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President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Fundraising Coordinator
School banking volunteer
The current members will be available to hand over their roles, and give guidance and advice where necessary.
The AGM will be held in week three of term one, Wednesday 18 January, from 7pm at the school.
For more information please call P&C President, Kirsten Maloney on 0411 670 964.
Building Resilience in Young Children – Part 10
This is the final part of our 10 part series about resilience from a booklet developed by the Best Start: Ontario’s
Maternal, Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre, Toronto, Canada. You can find more information
at www.beststart.org. The booklet was developed for parents of children from birth to six years. Many of the ideas
will also help families with older children. Some of the tips apply to all children from birth through six years. Other
tips have been given an age range that refers to general stages of child development. Please note that the age range
is only a guideline. Every child develops at his or her own rate. Whilst the booklet refers to “parents”, it will help
anyone who cares for children – like grandparents, relatives, foster parents and other adults.
Last newsletter we learnt about encouraging responsibility and participation. This final newsletter will provide a
summary of the information about resilience and resources that are available.
Summary
Resilience is the ability to get through serious life challenges and find ways to bounce back and to thrive! Everyone
has the capacity for resilience. Building resilience is something we work on throughout our lives. Parents are the most
important people in their children’s lives. They have the biggest role to play in helping their children develop
resilience. Together, with the support of other caring family and community members, you can boost your children’s
resilience through your everyday interactions and modelling.
The tables below highlights the outside supports and inner strengths that work together to build children’s resilience.
OUTSIDE SUPPORTS
Caring Relationships
Helps us feel loved, understood and accepted,
and protected from harm. Feeling wanted and
loved helps us get through the hard times in life.
Positive Role Models
Helps us see how others persevere, and stay
calm and flexible, in dealing with life’s
challenges. Children learn these life skills by
watching and copying adults.
Community Resources
Helps us when we need extra assistance in
dealing with hard times. Asking for help is a sign
of strength – everyone needs help sometimes.
INNER STRENGTHS
Self-Control
Helps us handle life’s disappointments, worries
and frustrations. It makes it easier to focus on
goals, finish what we start and wait for things we
want.
Thinking Skills
Helps us check our assumptions and find new
ways to view challenges, solve problems and get
along better with others.
Confidence
Helps us believe in our ability to overcome
obstacles and gather the courage to try new
things.
Positive Outlook
Helps us manage challenges with optimism and
hope.
Responsibility/Participation
Helps give us a sense of purpose that
strengthens and motivates us to steer through
difficulties and painful experiences.
Resources for Parents
To find resources and services for parents in your community, contact:
• Your health care provider
• Your community library
• Your public health unit
• Your Friendship Centre or Band Council
• Your Ontario Early Years Centre
Go to: http://www.reachinginreachingout.com/resources-parents-moreinfo.htm
to view a list of internet resources for parents including:
• child development information
• tip sheets, posters, activities
• children’s storybook lists
• books for parents
• videos of parents and young children building resilience
• organisations offering free online parenting resources
Community Information
Another Chance Op Shop at Scullin shops is celebrating their 21st birthday during
December.
In return their gift to the community is 50% off all clothing, shoes, hats and scarves from
Monday 1 December – Friday 19 December.
The shop is open 10am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 1pm Saturday.
Prices start at 10c and all men’s and women’s clothing will be from just $2 during the sale.
We also have a great range of new Christmas gifts; especially for teachers, colleagues and friends.
Pop in and be surprised at our selection.