Update 17 - 17 October, 2019

Critical to Learn Survey

This year we have been engaged in a community-wide conversation about what is critical to learn? and what is critical to know?. What learning matters so much that it cannot be left to chance and should make up a learner's 8-year curriculum entitlement at Stonefields School.

Part of implementing this strategic goal involved having deep conversations with a representative group of Stonefields School parents. We engaged an external facilitator with expertise in design thinking to carry out these conversations on behalf of the School. The conversations were recorded, summarised and the ‘pains’ and ‘gains’ for these 16 parents were synthesised. A survey has been developed to validate the findings. We need to hear your voice to understand what is important to you so this can be woven into your child’s educational experience at Stonefields School

We appreciate that you have recently completed a survey for the School. We are grateful to the 66% of our community who completed the survey. Your voice sincerely informs future decision making and strategy. Stonefields School has always strived for continuous improvement and ensuring we do the very best by our learners and their families.

We ask that you take this much shorter survey to help us make important decisions about the learning that is too important to leave to chance. The survey is anonymous and we value your honest feedback.

Click here to complete the survey.

Closing Date: 3pm, Friday 18th October 2019

We look forward to sharing these insights with you soon.

Today our learners participated in ShakeOut. We signalled over the PA system and practiced the Drop, Cover and Hold. ShakeOut is held across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake, and to practice a tsunami hīkoi (evacuation) if in a coastal area. ShakeOut also gives learners tips on preparing for earthquakes and other emergencies, making emergency plans, what to do when the shaking stops.

Lost Property

The lost property cupboard has been cleared out. There is a box of items in the hall. If you are missing a lunchbox, water bottle, shoes etc, please check the box by th end of the school day on Friday, 18th October. Anything remaining in the box will be donated to charity.

Sport

As part of our Schoolwide conversation about what is critical to learn and know?, we are inviting you to join us for an open forum on Tuesday 22nd October to discuss the sports opportunities we currently provide and discuss the future sporting aspirations you have for your children at Stonefields School.

We will be running two sessions, the first session starting at 2:30pm and the second session starting at 5:30pm in Hub 3 (up the red staircase)

We are estimating the sessions to last no longer than an hour.

During this time we will:

• be discussing what we have been noticing in regards to children's physical development and sporting participation;
• share some of the changes we have been making and the reasons why;
• together discuss and brainstorm future possibilities and next steps;

As always, we sincerely value your thoughts and look forward to exploring these ideas with you.

Building Champions Obstacle Challenge

Building Champions Obstacle Challenge is especially a specially designed event for children aged 3-13, with over 15 fun and challenging obstacles. Grab the whole family and join the fun because adults run FREE. The school with the most registrations wins a $1000 sports pack!

Where: Sacred Heart College

When: 17th November 2019

Time: 8am - 12pm

For more information, click here