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7 Randolph Street,GRACEVILLE,QLD,4075,Australia Phone: 3379 7872
Website: http://www.ctk.qld.edu.au
Email: [email protected] Term 3 Week 7
From The Principal
It's Another Week of Exciting Events coming up at CTK!
Today we have celebrated Science Week with a number of different activities across the school. Ask your children about the fun they had today and some of the interesting things that they have learned. Next Monday night commencing at 6pm is the P&F meeting for this term. This is an opportunity to hear about parent involvement in our school. The meeting is short and succinct. Come along and support our wonderful team who work so hard to provide resources for this great school. Tuesday September 30 is Photo Day. A great day of smiles, freshly washed and ironed uniforms and polished shoes! It’s Book Week next week and we’re celebrating the importance of reading and promoting children's enjoyment of books with displays and activities in the library and classrooms. Come and join us on Friday September 2 when we celebrate with a variety of Book Week Activities.
BCE Strategic Planning
On Monday, I attended a Principal’s Forum of all Brisbane Catholic Education Schools. The new Strategic Plan for 2017-2020 was launched. The directions for our school hinge on those set by Brisbane Catholic Education. As such, I believe that it is important for you to be very well informed of the Strategic Plan which can be located on our school website, under curriculum – strategic renewal or by the following link http://www.ctk.qld.edu.au/curriculum/Annual%20Reporting/Documents/BCE%20StrategicPlan_2017_2020.pdf
Students Unwell
We have had a report of a child who has been diagnosed with Influenza B in our school. Please be aware of children who are feeling unwell and give them time to recover at home.
May God’s peace and blessings be with you during the coming week. Trudy
From The APRE
New Rules for Parenting
The world has undergone such rapid change that old parenting rules and mantras that may have served us well no longer seem to apply.
Let’s look at some old rules and see why they are not working and more importantly, what we can change so that our parenting is more effective.
OLD RULE 1 Cognitive ability (things like reasoning, problem solving, remembering) is the key to success.
When kids face success all the time, and we make life easy for kids we set them up for failure. When life gets tough they falter.
NEW RULE 1 Character strength as well as cognitive ability is the key to success. Character strengths such as grit, self-regulation and social intelligence will determine kids’ success. These character strengths are forged under hardship and duress.
OLD RULE 2 Self-esteem is the key to healthy development. Healthy self-esteem development has been central to children’s success over the past few decades. Somehow we’ve lost our way and gone overboard putting all sorts of strategies in place, such as removing the score board in children’s sport, to remove the threats to self-esteem. Protecting kids from such realities does them few favours.
NEW RULE 2 Self-awareness is the key to healthy self-esteem. Kids with high emotional intelligence have great self-awareness. They can recognise emotions. The have developed a language around emotion. Are they concerned, cautious, worried, fretting or feeling overwhelmed. When you can label your emotions you can then regulate them.
OLD RULE 3 Perfect is worth doing. Who has a low risk-taker in the family? Risk aversion is linked to perfectionism.
NEW RULE 3 Imperfect is ok. The work promoted by Carol Dweck and others, supported by science tells us that we need to develop growth mindset in kids. Intelligence is not fixed, but malleable. We can get smarter. There are many ways that our imperfect selves learn.
This is an extract from a special report, “New Rules for Parenting’ by Michael Grose.
Walking Wheeling Breakfast
Wednesday August 31 7.30am – 8.30am
Sausage sizzle, fruit and juice
Around CTK
CTK Science Week
Drones, Droids and Robots
At CTK Science week began with a bang! Jessica and Lachlan from Street Science took us on a mind blowing journey of scientific discovery. Our students witnessed fireballs, the effects of liquid nitrogen on differing materials with disastrous results for a rubber duck and a happier ending for a balloon puppy! We were also introduced to a 4FT Robot. Fantastic fire, super cool chemistry and a real robot educated and entertained us.
Today the science continues with a whole school focus on science. These shared learning experiences offer students opportunities to work collaboratively across a range of year levels with different teachers. Activities are hands-on requiring students to be problem solvers and reflective learners. Science activities include robotics, circuits, machines, gasses and chemistry.
Lots to talk about at dinner tonight!
Library News
Book Week
Keep an eye out for the form being sent home for parents to complete about their child’s choice of book week costume. This form will need to be returned to classroom teachers. Every child who registers their name goes in the draw to win a prize.
Parade
The annual Book Week parade will commence at 8:30am on Friday September 2. This year, in addition to a shorter parade, we will share some Australian literature in our Pastoral Care groups. I would like to invite parents to become storytellers and read some Aussie books to the children. If you (or a grandparent) are keen to participate in this, please email me [email protected] and I will contact you with further details.
Premier's Reading Challenge
The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2016 concludes this Friday August 26. Please return all completed sheets by Friday September 2 so that the number of books may be recorded in our final tally.
P&F Meeting
The next P&F meeting will be held on Monday August 29 commencing at 6pm, all are welcome. If you cannot make it please feel free to email or call me with anything you would like tabled.
Thank you David Lonergan P&F president [email protected] 0424 322 544
Father's Day Gift Stall
$8 GIFT BAGS
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd
Remember to bring your money on that day.
CTK Tuckshop Ordering
All families need to be registered using Qkr. As from Term 4 all tuckshop orders must be online, no
paper bag orders will be accepted.
Please the instructions below to use Qkr and register today.
Thank you
Michelle Dussin
0450 585 171
School Banking is each Tuesday.
Happy Birthday
Birthday Greetings to - Alice Ebinger, James Stephens and Nate Wagner 24.8; Mrs Halpin and Niamh Halpin 26.8; Oscar Beutel 28.8.
Game One - Sports Holiday Program
Sports Holiday Program Wed 28th – Fri 30th September
Sports Holiday Fun Game On Australia is running another 3-day multi-sport program in the upcoming holidays. Exciting sports, games and activities on offer. Years: Prep - Year 6. All abilities welcome. Where: Christ the King Primary School, Graceville. Times: Activities from 9:00am-3:00pm Operators: Game On is organised and run by qualified HPE teachers and coaches Early Bird Special finishes shortly. For full details and to register online, visit: www.gameonaustralia.com.au
Community News
Corinda State High School - Golden Opportunities for 2016
Staverton Kindgarten
Staverton Kindergarten has places available for age appropriate children for 2017 (children born 1/7/12 to 30/6/13). Please call 3379 1511 or visit our website www.staverton.com.au for further information.
Origami Dojo
Macgregor Highland Dancing
For those students who want to learn to dance but wish to try something a little different! Come along to our Highland Dancing classes. It's suitable for both boys and girls of any age. No previous dancing experience required. Higher level classes for those that already learn a different style of dance.
It's an excellent way to keep fit. Exams, stage performances and competitions are all offered. Or just simply learn for fun.
Traditional outfits can be hired from the studio. Special offer of two free lessons. Invite all of your friends to join in as you experience something energetic, athletic and dynamic. Learn to dance over the Swords or perform an Irish Jig or Sailors Hornpipe. Classes available at Sunnybank Hills. $12 each. Phone 0401371724 or email [email protected] for more information.
Graceville Station Accessibility Upgade - Night works
