A message from the Assistant Principal and Mrs D's "Thought of the Week"
WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY, 10 May 2024
What is Walk Safely to School Day all about?
Walk Safely to School Day is part of National Road Safety Week and will be celebrated on Friday 10th May 2024. It aims to improve the environment and our daily exercise routines. As a school we will participate on Thursday (9th May) as we walk to and from the Chapman oval for our Athletics Carnival.
Walking to school is the perfect way to start the day by getting some exercise and fresh air, ready to start school with a clear mind. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy when you choose to walk to school:
- Walking offers a great opportunity to remind children about safe pedestrian behaviour and recap on the rules of the road.
- Being outside in the fresh air creates a space in your day for mindful exercise. Walking and taking in the scenery around you creates a sense of calm that will set you up for the rest of your day.
- Walking to school will help to reduce the air pollution in your area or near your school.
- By using your feet instead of a car, you can also play your part in helping to reduce traffic congestion.
How can you get involved and support the cause as a family?
- Find a safe walking/riding route to school
- On Friday 10th May, leave the car at home and start the day by getting some exercise and fresh air.
- At Friday morning assembly children who walked to school will be congratulated and receive a tattoo
NAIDOC Week art competition
The Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn is holding a competition for students to design artwork celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024.
The winner will have their art made into an acrylic block and will be featured on the NAIDOC Mass booklets. Entries must include the NAIDOC Week theme, ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’, and a Catholic symbol. Submissions close Friday 28 June.
Mrs D’s ‘Thought of the Week….’
Nina De Rosa
Assistant Principal