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Pathways .July 2018Term 3
Dear Parents,
The transitions for school-aged children between the Montessori subplanes are times of change for your child and also for you as a parent. Parents often ask about the processes that we have in place to ensure that we have positive transitions for all.
During the term before your child is expected to move up to the next subplane, which usually happens around the child’s sixth, ninth or twelfth birthday, their teacher will notify the office that your child is ready to move to the next subplane.
The principal will decide which class your child will move into based on a variety of factors: the child’s needs, the classes and their current configuration and needs, including the ratio of girls to boys, and staff input. This is a carefully balanced process.
There are several key considerations that need to be made when deciding on a class for your child. We do not allow choice making by parents as this would make class allocation extremely difficult. Reasons for a child not being able to join a class of the parents’ choice might not always be apparent, for example, a class may have already reached capacity with no students transitioning into an older class and so there would not be any spaces available. Please trust in our processes as these have been developed over many years with our best intentions for the children.
It is our goal that each child's transition proceeds smoothly but as each child is an individual, there is always flexibility that allows the child to follow his own path. After all, ‘development is a series of rebirths’ (The Absorbent Mind) and we need to give a child's transition consideration and care.
Parents are informed of details of the transition around week 5 by email. Students will begin visiting their new class, usually in weeks 7, 8 and 9, in a way that fits in well with class routines. The aim is that the child will visit several times, gain an understanding of and familiarity with the new environment and be ready to fully integrate into the new class in the new term. The timing and way this
July 2018Parent Information Evening (6–15) Tuesday 31 July
August 2018Lower Primary Camp 9–10 August
Market Stalls Fridays, 10 & 24 August
Children’s House Working With Your Child Tuesday 14 August, 3:30–4:30pm
Ekka Public Holiday Wednesday 15 August
Children’s House Sports Day Thursday 16 August
Primary and Middle School Sports Day Friday 17 August
Lower Primary Working With Your Child Tuesday 21 August, 7:30am
Middle School Working With Your Adolescent Tuesday 28 August, 7:30am
Maria Montessori Birthday / Art Fest / Musical Evening Friday 31 August
September 2018Upper Primary Working With Your Child Tuesday 4 September, 7:30am
Market Stalls Fridays, 7 & 20 August
Montessori Explained Tuesday 11 September, 6:30–8pm
Last Day of Term 3 Children’s Assembly Friday 21 September
‘Not in the service of any political or social creed should the teacher work, but in the service of the complete human being, able to exercise in freedom a self-disciplined will and judgment, unperverted by prejudice
and undistorted by fear and hatred.’ – Maria Montessori
Brisbane Montessori School Learning for Life
Calendar
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Announcements
Staff Changes We are pleased to announce that Helen Li has joined Laura Rinaldi to assist in Acacia.
happens always depends on the child as an individual and there is flexibility around this. Children transitioning out of Lotus or Infant and Toddler as well as incoming children will have a different experience settling in to the school.
Last term our school introduced a 'rite of passage' acknowledgement ceremony for all transitioning students. Parents are invited to attend the school meeting when this takes place. We are excited about this change to the transition process because students are recognised for the work they have completed in building themselves over the past three years in their current class and are also welcomed into their new environment. As this has proved to be very valuable, we will continue these ceremonies each term for transitioning students.
Reminders
Lower Primary Camp The Lower Primary students will be heading to PGL Kindilan camp, Redland Bay, on Thursday 9 August and returning on Friday 10 August.
Parking When you park in the car park next to the middle footpath, please ensure your car is parked within the marked lines and that the footpath remains clear for pedestrians. Please be mindful that if your car protrudes over the path, the risk of an accident increases.
Please do not park in Mactier Street during school hours. This is a no standing zone because it is on a hill and drivers might not see your child.
Parent emails about absences For any planned or unplanned absences, please email your child’s class director and let the office know as well (you can copy [email protected] into your email).You can also contact the school telephonically and leave a message on the absence line (33270600).
Yours for our children
May SelkirkPrincipal
Upcoming Events
MS ReadathonDuring August, the Primary and Middle School classes will participate in the MS Readathon, a reading-based fundraiser run by Multiple Sclerosis Australia (MSA). The children will be encouraged to read as many books as possible, not only for the enjoyment of reading, but also to raise community awareness and to make a difference in the lives of people who live with multiple sclerosis (MS). Your child’s class will gather on a regular basis to share their reading journey and to assist with raising funds by bringing in a gold coin donation. You also have the option to assist by donating on the school’s team fundraising page, however there is no obligation to do so. Please see the link below if you would like to help. https://www.msreadathon.org.au/fundraisers/Brisbane-Montessori-School
Sports Days The Children’s House classes will be participating in their annual sports day on Thursday 16 August. The Primary and Middle Schools will have their sports day on Friday 17 August. Parents are very welcome to come and enjoy the day with us, and to encourage and cheer the children on. If you can help with setting up or timing/measuring on the day please email Stephen Green at [email protected]. Please arrive at school by 8:50am, ensuring your child is wearing their class colour and enclosed running shoes, and has a sun safe hat, a water bottle, and sunscreen on.
Class T-shirt colour Class T-shirt colourAcacia orange Bilby greenCasuarina green Dunnart orangeGrevillea yellow Wondai yellowMelaleuca blue Amanzi purpleTulipwood purple Moana aquaWaratah red Yinduru blue
Poseidon grey
Activity Contact Venue Day Time
Tennis* Pro-Am Tennis Allan Say – 0408 766 882 www.proamtennis.com.au
School Hardcourt / to be confirmed
Monday from 7:30am
Dance Therapy* – Boys’ Hip Hop
Shannon Lovell OCC Therapy 3378 9543 or [email protected]
Nganbirra Hall Monday 3:30 to 4:15pm
Dance Therapy* – Girls’ Contemporary
Shannon Lovell OCC Therapy 3378 9543 or [email protected]
Nganbirra Hall Monday 4:15 to 5:00pm
Auskick* 3865 8700 or [email protected]
Junior Soccer Pitch
Tuesday (5 weeks from 31 July)
7:45 to 8:30am
French Club(Primary/MS)
Milena Richardson [email protected]
Poseidon House Tuesday 3:15 to 4:00pm
Touch football* for children 7–12 years (session on 18/7 free)
Young Sports Derek – 3376 3388 www.youngsports.com.au
School Hardcourt / Junior Soccer
Pitch
Wednesday3:15 to 4:15pm
Choir (Lower Primary)
Bradley Mavin [email protected]
Poseidon House Music Room
Wednesday 3:15 to 3:45pm
Yoga* ($10 per session)
Kajal Thaker 0433-333-829
Nganbirra Hall Wednesday 3:30 to 4:10pm
Multi Sports* for children 4–6 years
Young Sports Derek – 3376 3388 www.youngsports.com.au
School Hardcourt / Junior Soccer
Pitch
Thursday 8:10 to 8:40am
Band (Upper Primary and older)
Bradley Mavin [email protected]
Poseidon House Music Room
Thursday 3:15 to 4:15pm
Clogging* East Coast [email protected]
Nganbirra Hall Thursday 3:15pm
French Club (Children’s House)
Milena Richardson [email protected]
Poseidon House Friday 8:00 to 8:40am
Piano/Guitar* Bradley Mavin [email protected]
Poseidon House Music Room
Individual lessons by appointment
Chess (6–15 years)* Ash Reddy – 0415 256 452 or [email protected]
Studio 8 / Poseidon verandah
Friday (from 3 August) 3:15 to
4:00pm
Extracurricular for Term 3, 2018
Children’s House, Primary & Middle School Offerings
*Offered at parents’ own cost and/or subject to sufficient numbers
Extracurricular for Term 3, 2018 cont.
Activity Contact Venue Day Time
Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme (children 11.5 yrs +)
Alex [email protected]
Studio8 Monday fortnightly - dates to be confirmed
3:15 to 4:15pm
Film & Media Bradley Mavin [email protected]
Studio8 Tuesday 3:15 to 4:15pm
art@studio8 (for Yr 6 and MS students, 12 spaces)
Amalia Cummins [email protected]
Studio8 Wednesday 3:15 to 4:15pm
Band Bradley Mavin [email protected]
Poseidon House
Thursday 3:15 to 4:15pm
Extra Middle School Offerings
Chess Chess Mates is offering chess classes at our school for children aged six to 15. Younger students are taught piece development through stories, while older students are taught more complex ideas, such as opening moves, tactics and planning in a fun environment where teamwork is encouraged.
Your child will also work on puzzles and different class exercises to help develop their:
• concentration • planning skills • problem-solving skills • teamwork skills
Trial classes are offered. To register your child email [email protected] or phone 0415 256 452.
Art Festival
11:30am Children’s House assembly
Nganbirra Hall
2:30pm Primary & Middle School
assembly Nganbirra Hall
3 – 5pm Hall Open for Viewing Class art & silent auction
Individual art entries External artist displays/sales
Parent & teacher art displays/sales Aerial silk & opera performances
Art workshops Sausage Sizzle & Coffee Van
Maker’s Market
Art FestPROGRAMME
Friday 31 August, 2018
Musical Evening 5 – 6pm, Nganbirra Hall
Maria Montessori Birthday Celebrations
9:30 – 11am Children’s House activities Outside Tulipwood - Grevillea
Come and enjoy the many activities to try with your child!
12:45 – 2:30pm Primary & Middle School
On the green Lots of activities for the
children to try!
Please join us for a lovely musical concert featuring students who
study an instrument.