Carbrook Junior School Communications, 31 March 2022
Term 1 - Week 10
Dear Parents and Carers
As we end Term 1, I would like to thank you for your support during this term. Tomorrow is our final day of Term 1. The students are able to wear free dress to celebrate the end of the Term.
Swimming Carnival
The weather for the Carnival today was wonderful. It was great to see the students compete for their houses and cheer each other on. Thank you to all the parent support.
Free-Dress Day
Tomorrow is Free Dress Day. Please make sure your child is in appropriate clothes and shoes for the day. Bring in a gold coin donation to support flood affected families in our communities.
Western Carpark – Lolly Sale
On Friday afternoon there will be a Lolly Sale after school in the Western Carpark.
Thinkuknow Presentation
Our children today are never truly ‘off’. In previous generations, once we left school at 3pm, we were relatively inaccessible to our peers until 8am the next morning. In 2022, children often have multiple accounts on apps such as kids messenger, tik tok, snapchat, fortnite, Minecraft, etc. This means that their school experiences follow them home, and vice versa.
Once we place a device in our child’s hands, many have unrestricted access to the adult world. We also know from the neuroscience, that our children’s brains are not mature enough to deal with many of the challenges devices pose. Our children are still developing their prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for their executive functioning, including their ability to make decisions. Therefore, it is important that the adults in their lives help them establish strong boundaries to keep them safe.
Technology develops at such a rapid pace, and it is difficult for parents to keep up. Therefore, we have invited one of our local police officers to speak at the College. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about young people and the online environment, and how you can help them to be safe and responsible users of technology. The session will cover:
- What young people SEE, SAY and DO online
- The challenges they may face
- How to report and get help if things go wrong
Please join us on the 21st of April at 6pm, in the Calvary Community Centre at Carbrook.
Our prayer is that you have a wonderful Easter Break.
Yours sincerely,
Fiona Burnett
Head of Junior School, Carbrook
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CAPA Update - Dr Gary Holley, Head of Calvary Academy of
Performing Arts
The term is ending, and I wish to thank the students, parents and staff for their commitment to the CAPA program during what has been a disjointed term. I am looking forward to Term 2 and the many opportunities it will provide.
We have our Cunningham Opening at Carbrook on the first day of Term 2, 19th of April. All choir and orchestra students will be performing at this opening. A letter outlining the requirements will be emailed and put on the CAPA Facebook page.
Sign up for Term 2 Dance will open shortly. The link will be posted on the Facebook pages in the coming week.
The schedule for the Musical will also be sent out to parents and students during the holidays so you can mark dates and times in your calendars.
Is your child interested in learning a musical instrument or singing? We have lesson times available at both campuses. Private Lessons are $38 per half hour and Group Lessons of 2 people are $19 per half hour (Subject to numbers) Use the following link if you would like to sign your child up for lessons.
https://forms.office.com/r/wZPsTKZuwP
A reminder if you have not already joined the CAPA Facebook page, please do so as there will be information put there regularly regarding performances.
Happy Easter to you all from the CAPA team and enjoy the well-earned break.
Gary Holley
Head of Calvary Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA)
