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TERM 1, WEEK 7 | 12TH MARCH 2026
A MESSAGE FROM MR JOHN LONGLEY
Dear Parents and Carers,
As a Christian community, we believe that caring for our bodies and looking out for one another are important parts of learning to live well together. The everyday habits we build around food, health and consideration for others help us live in Unity (one of our Cultural Pillars).
A well-balanced lunchbox helps students maintain energy, focus and readiness to learn throughout the day Each day, students have a short Brain Food / Fruit Break, where they are encouraged to eat a piece of fruit or vegetables. In addition to this, students should have a recess snack and a lunch choice such as a sandwich, wrap, rice or pasta, that will sustain them through the afternoon learning sessions. While occasional treats may appear in lunchboxes, we ask that chocolates and dessert-style foods be limited so that the primary focus remains on nourishing foods that support learning and wellbeing.
For the safety of all students, food is not to be shared between students. Some members of our community live with allergies and anaphylaxis and these precautions help us love everyone. We ask that food be eaten while seated at the picnic tables or bench seating, rather than being carried around the yard. Once students have finished eating, containers should be returned to backpacks before play begins.
Students in Prep to Year 2 are provided time in the classroom to eat before heading outside. From Year 3 onwards, students are expected to eat quickly at the beginning of break time using the seating areas.
Thank you for partnering with us to support healthy habits and a safe yard environment for all students.
God bless you and your family too,
Mr John Longley Director of Primary
SCHOOL TV SURVEY
The Wellbeing Barometer survey is an invaluable tool for schools, providing critical insights into the mental health and wellbeing of young people. This annual survey identifies areas of concern, highlights resilience and adaptability in students and emphasises the importance of preventative strategies to promote positive outcomes.
The Wellbeing Barometer survey is an invaluable tool for schools, providing critical insights into the mental health and wellbeing of young people. This annual survey identifies areas of concern, highlights resilience and adaptability in students, and emphasises the importance of preventative strategies to promote positive outcomes.
Participation in this survey is strongly encouraged, as it offers a comprehensive view of students' experiences, challenges and achievements. By capturing a detailed understanding of young people's experiences, the survey supports a tailored approach to enhancing their mental, emotional and social wellbeing. It helps to identify strengths and areas for improvement, as well as pinpoint opportunities for early intervention.
The survey is part of an ongoing longitudinal study and we encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey for each of your children. Responses remain anonymous and should be based on your observations over the last 12 months. By working together, we can reduce the long-term impact of mental illness and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our young people for a brighter future.
Survey link: 2026 Wellbeing Barometer Survey
Should this topic raise any specific concerns you wish to discuss in relation to your child, please contact a wellbeing team member at your school.
Kind regards The Team at SchoolTV
UPCOMING PRIMARY EVENTS
Term 1
WEEK 8A Monday 16th - Friday 20th March
Monday 16th March
Primary Chapel - 9:00am in the Encompass Auditorium
(Item presented by the Year 4 classes)
Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsals – Select Students
Tuesday 17th March
Running Club
Swimming Squad - Select Students
Thursday 19th March
SSV Primary Swimming – Regionals
Friday 20th March
Ride 2 School Day
CSEN Primary Swimming Championships
5/6 District Sport
WEEK 9B Monday 23rd - Friday 27th March
Monday 23rd March
Primary Assembly - 8:45am in the Courtyard
Last day of NAPLAN testing for Year 3 and Year 5 students
Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsals – Select Students
Tuesday 24th March
Parent Student Teacher Conferences – Student Free Day
Thursday 26th March
International Day for Epilepsy – Purple Day
Friday 27th March
5/6 District Sport
HOT CROSS BUNDRIVE
We have organised with BIDDICK’S BAKERY MACLEOD to conduct a Hot Cross Bun Drive. Biddick’s Bakery will supply us with a range of their freshly baked hot cross buns on Friday 27 March So order up BIG. Remember, the more you order the more we make. Make your choice from the list below and return your order form by Wednesday 18 March to your child’s teacher. th th
We really appreciate the support of everyone in making this fundraiser a success.
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PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT VIA CASH WITH
FORM BY GIVING TO YOUR CHILDS HOME GROUP TEACHER OR DIRECTLY AT THE
OFFICE.
Your OSHC by Camp Australia provides enriching experiences for children during term – before school, after school and on pupil free days. At Your OSHC we give children a supportive space to continue their development, build confidence and socialise with their friends.
Once registered, you'll be able to easily make and manage your bookings online via our Parent Portal
Please feel free to visit the program with your children to meet the team and see what happens in our great program each school day.
New articles are added each week for parents and cover various topics to help families
Just like the original game of Uno but with a twist!
Lets create an amazing superhero inspired art piece! A thrilling game of throwing and dodging! Get active and have a blast Ready to play? Children will build Minecraftinspired worlds using LEGO bricks, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork
game of 'Fruit Salad'
Children will bring a sticker-bynumber butterfly craft to life with the help of their educators
Create an artwork that brings a hero to life - it could be you, someone you admire, or a hero from your imagination Think about their powers, their personality, and what makes
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Within our school community there are students who shine brightly, displaying exemplary dedication and academic talent. They deserve to be recognised and this year we are giving them the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their talents in the world-renowned ICAS competition
What is ICAS?
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge theirhigher orderthinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, SpellingBee,and Digital Technologies.
ICAS results are in-depth and meaningful, and ICAS evaluates student performance against other competition entrants across the state and nation. The data reveals student strengths and weaknesses and can help you recognise and support your child's academic journey.
Learn more about ICAS here:(icasassessments.com/products-icas/).
ICAS results and certificate
Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.
Your child’s ICAS certificates will show their results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”. - Use these to enter the Results Portal (https://orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent).
How to participate in ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to register for your chosen subjects.
You can do this in one of two ways:
1. Direct login link – faster!
Use this link to log directly into the shop and start registering: https://shop icasassessments com/pages/parent-payment/XPQ902
2. Log in using the PPS code
Visit our shop and use our PPS code to log in:
Shop link: PPS code:
https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps XPQ902
Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 27th July at 11:59pm. This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:
Please note, we cannot facilitate refunds or make alterations as all money is paid directly to ICAS Assessments.
Read the terms and conditions here: ( conditions/#icas-parents).
https://www.icasassessments.com/icasa-terms-and-
Privacy collection statement
The following information is a privacy notification about how your child’s data is kept private and secure
ICAS Assessment is owned by Janison Solutions Pty Ltd (We, Us, Our)
To deliver assessment products, Janison will require your child’s School to obtain your consent to provide Janison with certain personal information of students Janison will collect, store, use, disclose and otherwise deal with such personal information in accordance with its privacy policy (below). We are aware of our responsibility to protect personal information related to children and students from being disclosed when we deliver an ICAS Assessments product. Unless you, as the child’s legal guardian consents, we will not:
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• collect any personal information or data of children other than the information we need for the successful completion of an assessment, test, or exam transfer any personal information we obtain from a child in the delivery of assessments and tests to any jurisdiction outside of Australia share any personal information relating to children with any third parties (except for those third parties necessary for us to carry out our Services or provide our Products e.g., medal engraving). use any personal information or data relating to children for marketing purposes.
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You can view our full privacy policy at https://www.janison.com/privacy-policy/. We may retain personal information and data relevant to a child for their future purposes or for research purposes by Janison for the duration of the school life cycle of the child. However, if you or your child at any time wish to have their personal information or data removed from our systems, they or you may opt out by simply contacting our Privacy Officer at privacy@janison com or by contacting icasassessments@janison com
We are proud to be offering ICAS to our students this yearand encourage you to consider entering your child Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions
Kind regards,
Anthea Field Talent Development Coordinator
