St John the ApostleCatholic School

welcomes

Kindergarten 2022

Parents and children

Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus Calls His First Disciples

18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.

21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

OUR PRAYER FOR THIS AFTERNOONLord,

We ask your blessing on our children as they begin their school journey. May they come to know you through the experiences they share with

their families, classmates and teachers within this community.

We ask your blessing on us as parents, teachers and staff. Be with us as together we do our best to guide and nurture our children to be good people who come to know the values of justice, service, compassion,

hope, celebration and respect. Amen.

Time for a quick chat and touch base.

Turn to the person either behind or beside you. Introduce yourself and maybe offer an elbow!

Introduce your child. How you are feeling about your child starting school.

Talk about the things you would really like to know about starting school.

Let’s take a minute or two.

INTRODUCTIONS

LISA KAZZAZ MARGARET JADE GILLETT NELSON-SMITH

MEET THE TEACHERS

JEANIEMCDONNELL

ANDYPOOLE

BRITTANY CATERINA

FRIENDLY FACES IN THE OFFICE

NEW ENGLISH, MATHS & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION● New NESA syllabuses from 2022.● Emphasis on foundational learning; clearer, simpler outcomes with less

clutter. around learning; teacher support in relation to resources.● St John’s will keep you informed about the changes. ● St John’s is piloting the new Religious Education Curriculum for Broken Bay.● Introducing Miss Dunk - Religious Education Coordinator

He broke the bread, and their eyes were opened... "...childhood and children’s

relationships with God are valuable in themselves, and not simply as a prelude for what is to come. These relationships are already expressions of the eternal love of God present and at work in children’s hearts.”

Children: Close to the Mystery of God (Catholic Education, South Australia)

Grace and Courtesy

• Appropriate ways to move within the classroom

• Consideration for others - taking turns.

• Levels of noise - not silence but speaking quietly

• Recognising signals • Care of materials and the

environment

Proposed K-2 Model

1. Reporting through comments

2. Teacher’s role as listener3. Environment as teacher

So God created human beings in his image. In the image of God he created them Genesis 1:27

How can you be involved?

We have a lot of materials to prepare.

At the moment, they are just blanks and need to be turned into the characters of our bible stories.

We are hoping that some of our Kinder parents might like to help us next year.

No artistic talent required (but if you have a talent it will be greatly received!)

CLASS/SCHOOL INFORMATION - 2022 ● What’s in your pack?● 20 students per class for Kindy 2021● Gender is even 23 boys and 17 girls. ● Class buddies will be from Year 5 - Teddy Bears Picnic ● School will have 12 classes - 2 in each grade except for Yr 3 and Yr 6● Class parents - looking for interested parents

○ Please email the school to express your interest● Fee relief packages are available for 2022

○ Contact school office

● Student interviews Monday 31st Jan and Tuesday 1st Feb○ Email will be sent to you to book a time○ Take your child to the classroom, QR code sign in and

wait until a teacher is ready○ Child meets the teacher one on one - leave them with us○ Interview will take about 40 minutes - aim is to get to know

your child’s starting point■ Maths Assessment Interview (MAI)■ Best Start Literacy Assessment

○ Save the Date - Kindy Picnic to be held Sunday 30th January, 11am-1pm

POINTS TO NOTE FOR 2022

● Start school Wednesday Feb 2nd - Staggered arrival times for Wed, Thurs, Frid.

○ 9-9:40 am - Arrive at classroom according to booked time (3 days).○ Parents can come in to the classroom.○ Take a photo, settle the child - 10 minute process, next group arrives. ○ 2:50 pm - Pick up from Walkers (Waratah Pde) with older siblings.

● Week beginning Monday Feb 7th - week 2○ 8:45-9:00 am drop off to the classroom door.○ 2:50 pm - Pick up from Walkers (Waratah Pde) with older siblings.

● Week beginning Monday Feb 14th - normal timetable○ Supervision from 8:15 am on playground - suggest 8:30am arrival for

Kindergarten (enter via Alfred St or Waratah Pde)○ 3:05 pm - Pick up from Alfred St or Waratah Pde

START TIMES - gradual move to normal times

ALFRED STREET:

● Before 8:30 drop off point at the front gate● On street parking● Keep bus zones clear / follow road signs

WARATAH PARADE (WALKERS):

● Walkers - it is important that you follow procedures (you will receive these before school starts)

OSHC Service:

● From 7 am. Closes 6 pm● Enter via Waratah Parade

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF AREASWARATAH PDE

ALFRED ST

School Contacts● Use email contact with your teacher or via sjan@dbb.catholic.edu.au● Phone the school office on 9971 9297● Keep informed and up-to-date:

○ Facebook page - sjannarraweena○ COMPASS App○ Website - sjandbb.catholic.edu.au

IMPORTANCE OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT ● We want to develop a partnership with our parents from the beginning● Communication - both of us need to value the partnership and work at it● COMPASS App - have you got it? Newsletters on Thursdays● Facebook sjannarraweena for daily events and happenings

JEANIE MCDONNELL - FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER

AMELIA CHANDLER - CLASS PARENT CO-ORDINATOR

Questions