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World Autism Day!
Hi my name is Archie and I have autism. I am not different from anybody else. I like trucks and everyone cares about me just like they care about themselves. On Wednesday, we celebrated World Autism Day. I hope you like the special prayer I made to share with all the classes on World Autism Day!
Drama Club
Drama Club is back this year, meeting every Friday lunchtime in the Hall. Drama is a wonderful form of the Creative and Performing Arts that offers students numerous benefits, including enhanced communication skills, social skills, self-confidence, creative thinking, as well as the potential to improve academic performance and emotional expression.
This term we have focussed on improving our stage presence and improvisation skills. Next term we will begin to prepare for the Port Macquarie Speech and Drama Eisteddfod in September. Entries into the Eisteddfod can include reciting poems, giving monologues, duo/trio and group work, readings, musical theatre and writing our own creative pieces.
More information on the Eisteddfod will go out next term to the students who attend Drama Club.
Yours in Drama,
Leah Toole
How Much Sleep Do School-Age Kids Need?
School-age kids need 9–12 hours of sleep a night. Homework, sports, and after-school activities, screen time (on computers, TVs, smartphones, and other devices), and hectic family schedules can all lead to kids not getting the sleep they need.
Kids who don’t get enough sleep may be cranky, moody, or hyper, and have friendship or behaviour problems. They may have trouble learning and paying attention in school.
How Can I Help My Child Sleep?
As kids get older, it’s still important to have a consistent bedtime routine. Help your child create a relaxing routine. It should take about 30 minutes and can include taking a shower or bath, brushing teeth, and quiet activities like reading.
Turn off all screens at least 1 hour before bedtime. Keep TVs, computers, and video game systems out of the bedroom. Turn off phones/ipads and devices or charge them overnight outside of the room.
It also helps to:
- Set regular bedtimes and wake-up times.
- To be sure your child gets enough sleep, decide when your child needs to get up for school in the morning and count back 9–12 hours from there.
- On weekends, try to stick to the sleep schedule as close as you can. Aim for sleep or wake-up times no more than an hour later than on weekdays.
- Keep the bedroom dark, cool, and quiet.
- Don't give your child foods or drinks with caffeine or high sugar (found in coffee, tea, sodas, and chocolate), especially in the late afternoon or evening.
- Make sure your child gets plenty of exercise during the day. This can help kids sleep better at night.
Keeping School Funding Fair – What You Need to Know
Did you know that 6 in 10 Australians don’t fully understand how school funding works? CatholicSchools NSW has launched the Keep School Funding Fair campaign to ensure families have
access to clear and accurate information.
Our schools play a vital role in providing high-quality education while keeping costs affordable
for families. A fair, means-tested funding model ensures all students are supported, no matter
their background.
Read the Catholic Schools NSW media release below to learn more, and visit
keepfundingfair.org.au to watch the explainer video and take action.