2024 SCHOOL YEAR ENROLMENT REMINDER
Have you remembered to enrol for the 2024 school year? If you apply by midnight 2 June you will receive an offer from 24 July 2023. Applications received after 2 June may receive an offer later in the year. Enrolments are open for students from preschool through to year 12. Going local leads to great things. Apply online at https://bit.ly/3Zqhoj9Need help or have a question? Call the Enrolments Helpline on 6205 5429 or email education.enrolment@act.gov.au.
Please note:
- Any Year 6 students currently attending Amaroo School who will be continuing to Year 7 at Amaroo are not required to submit an enrolment application.
- For Kindergarten enrolments please refer to your 2023 Letter of Acceptance to Amaroo Preschool which will specify if you need to submit an enrolment application for Kindergarten in 2024. If you are unsure please contact the Front Office.
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LEARNING SPOTLIGHT - YEAR 6
Welcome to our Week 6 ‘Learning spotlight’! Each newsletter we will feature a ‘learning spotlight’ from one of our grades across primary. We will share with you their words and reflections of why the learning we do at school is important and why it matters. Join me in celebrating our students thinking about their learning.
Student interview - Cameron 6TBJ
Learning area - Inquiry (HASS/ Science) - Why are places different?
What have you been learning about?
In integrated inquiry this term we have been learning about different cultures, what they eat and what they traditionally wear. We have created posters to showcase our learning on a culture of our choice. I have been researching Sri Lanka, and I have found out lots of interesting facts about the culture. They speak two languages in the country. One language is Sinhala which 69% of the people speak and Tamil is spoken by only 25%. They also write in Sinhala script which looks like symbols.
Why is this learning important?
It’s important to learn about different cultures around the world, so we can get a deeper understanding of their knowledge. We can also understand and respect other cultures' views and beliefs and religions.
How did you take this learning further?
We have been comparing Australian culture to the other cultures around the world. We have been making menus to describe what foods our country's traditionally eat and comparing them to what we traditionally eat here in Australia. We have also been using Atlases to research what landmarks are in our chosen countries. We have represented our countries on a map to scale using geographical coordinates.
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CAPTAINS REPORT
This term, we held assemblies for both ANZAC Day and Reconciliation Day. We thank the special guests who came to the school on these days and appreciate their contribution to our assemblies.
On Wednesday 3 May (Week 2), we held our Information evening for Year 7 students in 2024. Parents and students were shown around the school and greeted by teachers and secondary student helpers. Additionally, we held Q&A sessions with our current Year 6 students and had current Year 7 students answering questions alongside Year 10s. We look forward to continuing to assist the Year 6s with their transition into high school.
We had a great time participating in Buddies in Week 3, with students from Preschool to Year 10 being involved. During this event, we had the opportunity to work together on fun activities and support younger students. Some of the activities that took place included science experiments and arts and crafts related to our school's PBL values. We are very excited to see our buddies again soon.
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In Week 4, the Outdoor Education Aquatics class enjoyed a day of Dragon Boating at Lake Burley Griffin. Students had the opportunity to try this fun sport and connect with others on the water. This is one of the many excursions the Outdoor Education Aquatics class has participated in this semester, successfully providing students with different experiences to improve their skills and step outside of their comfort zones.
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On Friday of Week 1, our secondary students went to the Mount Stromlo track for the Cross-Country Carnival. We enjoyed a day of running, leisure activities, and a sausage sizzle and bake sale organised by our formal committee. Congratulations to all students who participated on the day, and we look forward to sharing the results of those who attended the Northside Regional Cross Country Carnival shortly. After the success of this carnival, everyone has been eager for our Athletics Carnival, which will take place today, Friday of Week 6.
In addition to the exciting events and activities happening at our school, we would like to highlight the significant role played by our Student Representative Council (SRC) in both the high school and primary school. The SRC has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at fostering student leadership and engagement within our school community including the purchasing of blue paper recycling bins for every high school classroom. Thanks again to the P&C for their generosity in support of this project.
Another exciting development is the printing of each student's leadership role on the school jumpers. This initiative allows every student to proudly showcase their contribution and position within the school. We extend our gratitude to Mr. Rummukainen, Ms. De Graaf, and Ms. Booksmythe for their continuous support and guidance in facilitating this endeavour. Students have the option to use their current school jumper or purchase a new one from the uniform shop to display their leadership roles. We encourage all students who represent the school in a leadership capacity to embrace this opportunity and wear their jumpers with pride, reflecting the spirit of leadership and unity that defines our school.
During this peak assessment period, we hope that all students are keeping up with their work and enjoying the rest of the term!
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AMAROO SCHOOL PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
We are excited to announce that our new school hats are coming! These reversible hats have our school emblem on the front and your house colour and house name when you flip it over. They will be available for pre-order on our new Flexischools uniform shop from Week 7. So download the Flexischools app and check them out!
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THESE LOCKERS?
Amaroo School has some excess lockers that need a new home. If you are interested in these free lockers or know an organisation that could use the lockers please contact Karen on 6142 1266 to organise pick up. The lockers come in sets of six and are free of charge.
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ACTIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM EVALUATION
Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) is undertaking an evaluation of the school active travel programs, including the Ride or Walk to School, Active Streets for Schools and School Crossing Supervisor programs.
As part of the evaluation, TCCS is requesting school communities to complete a short online survey about their travel habits to and from school. The survey can be accessed through the link or via the QR code included in the buttons below.
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Looking for fun and accessible physical activity for your children that is also free of charge and located conveniently in your neighbourhood? Sit back and relax with a coffee or join in on the fun as your kids enjoy an hour of social activity with a little education along the way through the Physical Activity Foundation’s Community Pop-up Series, an initiative supported by the ACT Government!
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