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From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of All Saints,

What a strange and unpredictable time we are living in at the moment. With many things being uncertain, it can create some anxiety for adults and children alike. We continue to follow the directions of the Federal and State governments, as well as the directions of Catholic Education SA.

One of the things we know about uncertainty, particularly for children, is that the more you can provide predictability and routine, the safer they will feel. So at the moment that predictability and routine involves going to school each day. The advice we are receiving clearly indicates that schools will remain open. We are continuing lessons as usual.

What have we done at school? Across the school we have made some changes. Our morning greeting no longer includes a circle, although the routine continues in a different format. Tables have been moved apart and each child has their own pencil case of supplies. We have increased the number of handwashing areas and decreased the drink taps. We ask that each child brings their own drink bottle to refill in the classrooms. The children have been learning about the correct way to clean and wash their hands and the importance of this. The cleaning regime across the school includes daily sanitizing of door handles and tables. As you are aware, all excursions, sports competitions and whole school events are cancelled for the foreseeable future. This is the same for our playgroup and Nest Café.

Whilst we understand families are making decisions around their child’s attendance at school currently, we would ask you to understand that teachers are continuing to plan and teach the children who are attending school. We will support you as much as we can with learning options for your child/ren, however we are unable to provide individual learning plans for each child. Please make sure you have made contact with your child’s teacher or the Leadership team member responsible for that year level. We are currently working through options for a Continuation of Learning Plan should schools be asked to close. The continuation of the children’s learning is paramount in our planning. Our plans and activities, and how we will deliver this will be communicated to families as we move forward. The planning for this contingency is occurring whilst classes continue as normal. In the next few weeks there may be information which we require from families in order to enhance our planning.

Today we loved having the children arrive in their orange clothes. We felt it was important to continue our recognition of Bullying No Way day. In classes the teachers reminded children of the definition of bullying, what behaviours create a bullying action, how it makes us feel, what we can do and how to restore relationships. While the day is an important reminder, we actually teach these essential messages continually. 

The disappointment of cancelling events is acute, even whilst we understand the importance for the community health. In the coming weeks we hope to organise some intraschool sports to replace sports day and some creative in school excursions.

We are so proud of the children and staff of All Saints Catholic Primary School who have weathered this crazy week courageously, collaboratively, with hard work and humour. As they say ‘watch this space’ as we move forward in these unprecedented times.

Wishing you good health and best wishes,

Liz and staff.

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Ms Keogh's All Saints Stars

At All Saints we believe in recognising positive behaviour.  Regularly Ms Keogh invites learners who have continually gone over and above, to share a drink and a chat together.

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Bullying. No Way!

Today at All Saints we recognise the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence #bullyingnoway

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School Calendar

We have all of our events and important dates detailed on our calendar

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Focus on 3 McKenna

In 2DT we have been exploring the All Saints Symbol and values. Why we have an All Saints logo and what it means. We then unpacked what each element represents and why it is important to the All Saints community. 

Children then created the All Saints symbol using different materials, such as plasticine and natural objects.

What can you see in the symbol?
A cross - Jessica
Kind of a shape like an ‘s’ but shaped the other way - Layla
It has the cross through the middle - Zac
The place where it is standing on is like waves - Layla

Do you know what each element on the All Saints symbol represents?
I think the cross represents the church - Ivy
I think the cross represents God and Jesus - Tahlia
I think the fire represents the spirit and the water represents the spirit again - Abigail

Tell me about the All Saints symbol you created……..
We made ours out of animals because God looks after animals - Riley
We looked at the All Saints symbol on the board and we counted how many waves there was and did 5 layers of rocks - Zac 
I tried to point out the waves, then bended up and then I got some of the blue and rolled into a wiggly worm shape - Layla
I made my symbol in the sign of the cross and I made it to show God loves me - Ellula
It is a 3D one and it can stand up - Jessica
This represents the life of Jesus because he died on the cross and the sky means for God - Tennayah 
Mine represents God and Jesus because they represent our land and they were really kind to others - Tahlia
The ‘S’ represents spirit and the ocean represents all the animals that got made - Sienna
Sannanah and I did team work, we copied the picture that was on the board and we tried to make it stand up but it didn’t work so we had to make it stronger - Abigail and Savannah

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From the APRIM

The photo below of have included was taken just a couple of weeks ago captured the joy and fun of a group of Year 3 girls.
 
Considering what to write about in our current climate was challenging. What do you do when there is so much fear and uncertainty in the world? 
 
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Below is a beautiful prayer sent to me by Rebecca Hall, one of our Reception teachers. This prayer was shared with her at a recent professional learning day. The original author is unknow.
 
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From the Director of Wellbeing

As we are hearing every day, the global COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.  We are now living in unprecedented times.  Parents are finding it challenging with how we can support our children’s well-being, as well as our own. It is important to model a calm environment, be positive and support our children to build resilience. This is not easy.

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Welcome Assembly

Recently we officially welcomed the children and families who have recently commenced at All Saints Catholic Primary School.

The children were excited to see their families and friends join us for our special assembly and afterwards enjoyed a delicious morning tea.

We warmly welcome you in to the All Saints Community.

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Year 6 Jumper Presentation

We recently celebrated our Year 6 students as leaders of the school with the presentation of their Senior jumpers. We know that they will be amazing role models throughout the year and we can't wait to watch them grow and inspire others in our community. Even with a hot weather, they love sharing their new look!

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Enrol Now !

Enrolments are now open for 2021.   Please contact Leisa Macey, Registrar for further information through the Front Office or lmacey@allsaints.catholic.edu.au

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