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Common Sense Media

With lockdowns around the country on again, off again our kids will be learning, having fun communicating and exploring more than ever. The amount of programs, websites and apps can be overwhelming for parents and carers, knowing what is healthy and what may become problematic.

Common Sense Media is a reputable website that supports parents by reviewing many of the games, websites, apps and movies that are out there on the internet. Their research is well regarded and provides an opportunity for parents to comment on content.

So if you are unsure as to whether a program or content is suitable for your child and family or are looking for guidance as to what programs are healthy for your kids head to commonsensemedia.org.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org

Primary School Parent Webinar - Reduce Anxiety & Build Resilience

Michael Hawton MAPS, course author and founder of Parentshop® has been training parents, child & family specialists and educators for 15 years.  A recent survey conducted by the Australian Primary Principals Association, reported what most parents already know and that is we have rising levels of anxiety in our children and in the community in general.

No Scaredy Cats ™ is a workshop that aims to provide a parent-led program, as parents can be the best psychologists, counsellors and educators for their own children.  The first session has passed, however you are welcome to join the final two.

This year St Saviour’s Primary will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS AssessmentsTM.

ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies. This year St Saviour’s Primary students in Years 3 – 6 have the optional opportunity to participate in the English and Mathematics tests only.

Thanks to parents who have registered their child.  The ENGLISH ICAS Test will take place next week.

The St Saviour's Primary and St Patrick's Cathedral Race Day will take place on Saturday the 30th October 2021.

As per attachments to this newsletter, tickets are now on sale.  Please direct deposit into the bank account and your tickets can be sent home with your child.  Family and friends are warmly invited to attend as well.

We are still on the look out for a few more sponsors.  If you own a business or would like to contribute toward the Race Day by sponsoring, please send me an email via sam.hannant@twb.catholic.edu.au

Sam Hannant

APA