St Benedict's Narrabundah in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Primary School

St Benedict's Narrabundah

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6295 8027

Address: 10 Tallara Parkway Narrabundah 2604 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: https://www.stbenedicts.act.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Hats Return! Don't forget it's August, so hats are back on! All students are expected to wear a school hat from tomorrow! Thank you for your support with this!

25.01.2022 We are seeking 3 parent volunteers to assist from 12.30pm until 2.00pm with tomorrow's Feast Day Lunch. If you are able to help could you please contact the school Front Office.

24.01.2022 Don't forget to order your special Feast Day lunch. Order and pay through the Qkr! app School Event, Special Treat Day. All orders need to be placed before 9am Friday 24th July.

23.01.2022 HEALTH ALERT: ACT RESIDENTS TRAVELLING FROM BATEMANS BAY From 12 noon today (Monday 20 July 2020) anyone who attended the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club on Mo...nday 13 July, Wednesday 15 July, Thursday 16 July and Friday 17 July are required to quarantine for 14 days from the date of their departure. This is legally required under a New Public Health Direction signed today, even if you don’t have symptoms. If you’ve visited Batemans Bay Soldiers Club on these dates, contact ACT Health through the COVID-19 Helpline on (02) 6207 7244 so we can support you through your quarantine and organise to get you tested for COVID-19. If you were holidaying in Batemans Bay recently, but didn’t attend the club, you should still be vigilant and get tested if you develop COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild. We are closely monitoring the situation in NSW and working closely with NSW Health. The COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly. Stay up to date with the latest advice www.covid19.act.gov.au

22.01.2022 Quarantine Advice Soldiers Club Bateman’s Bay ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman has advised that from 12 noon today, 20 July 2020 anyone who attended the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club on Monday 13 July and Wednesday, 15 July through to Friday 17 July will be legally required to self-quarantine immediately for 14 days from the date of their visit. We also strongly recommend anybody who visited Batemans Bay Soldiers Club on the above dates get tested for COVID-19, and con...tact ACT Health for advice so they can be supported in their quarantine. Even if you test negative you are still required to self-quarantine until 14 days from the date of your visit at the Soldiers Club. With many Canberrans returning from the south coast after the school holidays we are keen to ensure anyone who has been in this location on the dates specified by NSW Health follow the advice to self-quarantine and get tested. Contact the COVID-19 Helpline on (02) 6207 7244 if you have attended the Soldiers Club last week. ACT Health is working closely with its NSW counterparts to contact trace anyone in the club over those days but I would urge anyone who has not yet been contacted and was in the Club to follow this advice. Anyone who was not at the club but holidaying in Batemans Bay is asked to be vigilant with their health and to get tested if they have any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild. A reminder that symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath. Less common symptoms are loss of smell, loss of taste, runny nose, muscle pain, joint pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. We are in a strong position in the ACT at the moment but we all need to work together as a community to ensure it stays that way, Dr Coleman said. The situation is rapidly evolving so it is important any Canberrans who have been travelling in New South Wales recently to monitor the latest NSW updates.

21.01.2022 These calming strategies are proven effective and are research-backed because they: Are grounded in the neuroscience of emotional regulation, or how your chi...ld's brain functions when processing stress and intense emotion Include activities that utilize co-regulation, or a child's need to have close connected support from a caregiver in order to return to a physiologically regulated state Focus on physical movements that provide calming and organizing sensory input to the brain and nervous system Grab Your FREE Printable here >> https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for/

21.01.2022 Are you ready for tomorrow? We can’t wait.

19.01.2022 Love this! What are your children’s favourite books at the moment?

19.01.2022 Do you have a friend, family member, neighbour or someone you know that doesn’t speak English as their first language? Let them know there are translated resour...ces available on the ACT COVID-19 website www.covid19.act.gov.au/community/translated-resources If they require translating or interpreting services, they can also call the national Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

19.01.2022 This week kicks off the beginning of August and that means it is Hats On again for all ACT primary schools and early childhood centres. Don't be confused by Can...berra's cold climate - instead understand UV radiation and importantly when and how to protect your skin from it. https://actcancer.org//information-s/uv-radiation-and-you/ See more

18.01.2022 Today, on the first Sunday of Advent, we light the Candle of Hope, in remembrance of the Prophet Isaiah, who first foretold the birth of Christ. The candle is a symbol of God's love and forgiveness and represents the hope experienced by many anticipating the birth of Jesus.

17.01.2022 is . Image: @its_a_small_world_sensoryplay (Instagram) Quote: Nurturestore - your teaching fairy godmother

16.01.2022 For the latest updates regarding schools and COVID-19 please access the Catholic Education COVID-19 website.This website is updated daily with the latest guidelines and restrictions. The link is provided below; https://cg.catholic.edu.au/covid-19-information-and-updates/

15.01.2022 UPDATE ON STAGE 3 EASING OF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS (23 July 2020) Following a ‘COVID Safe check point’ and advice from the ACT Chief Health Officer, Dr Ker...ryn Coleman, the ACT will not move forward with the implementation of Stage 3 restrictions in the ACT for a further two weeks. No new changes outlined in Stage 3 of Canberra's Recovery Plan will proceed tomorrow, Friday 24 July 2020. We will remain in Step 2.2. So far, the ACT community has done an outstanding job in responding to the threat of COVID-19. It has allowed the Territory to carefully ease restrictions over the past few months without putting a strain on our health system. We all know what the impact of going backwards would be on our economy, and with new cases being confirmed everyday across NSW, we need to be cautious. Please continue to play your role in stopping the spread of COVID-19, remember to: Avoid large crowds. Keep 1.5 metres apart from others you don’t know, whenever possible. Continue good hand and respiratory hygiene. Stay home if you are unwell and get tested if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. More information at www.covid19.act.gov.au

12.01.2022 Mindfulness and Fun Day Tomorrow, Friday 25th September, our students will participate in mindfulness and fun activities run by our Year 5 and Year 6 leaders. These activities will take place after Recess. Please note students need to wear old clothes to school tomorrow, as weather permitting, the students will participate in a mini colour run.

12.01.2022 Don’t forget today is our Mini Vinnies Winter Woollies day. Donate some winter woollies or a gold coin to wear non uniform.

12.01.2022 Are your kids using the following apps to stay connected with friends online? Houseparty https://bit.ly/3drMHDk FaceTime https://bit.ly/2WExGrQ Hoop https...://bit.ly/2UQMfGl Messenger https://bit.ly/33HCfDe Skype https://bit.ly/2UwUEQb TikTok https://bit.ly/3bEOPpz YouTube https://bit.ly/2UPW7Ad Instagram https://bit.ly/2R0zszT Learn how to protect their information and report inappropriate content or conduct with The eSafety Guide https://bit.ly/2xZAOnU #ncpw

11.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all our wonderful St Benedict’s Dads, Stepdads, Grandfathers and significant male role models! We hope you have lovely day surrounded by your love ones!

10.01.2022 Just a reminder that school photos are on tomorrow, Wednesday 22nd September. Please ensure your child is in full winter uniform, including a maroon school jumper, black school shoes and tie (boys). Class and individual photos begin at 9.00am. Please make sure your child is on time to school. Photos will not be retaken for late students. All photo envelopes must be returned to school. If you are not purchasing photos you must still return the photo envelope.... Sibling photos will be taken at Recess and Lunch time.

10.01.2022 To all our community.....

09.01.2022 Good luck to our St Benedict's netball teams that begin their season tomorrow. Have fun everyone!

09.01.2022 Keep up to date with information and ongoing updates regarding COVID-19 on our web page: https://cg.catholic.edu.au/covid-19-information-and-updates/

08.01.2022 St Benedict's Book Fair has arrived! Today students previewed the fair and will be bringing home wish lists. Due to current COVID 19 restrictions no parents will be able to attend the Book Fair. All orders will need to be made online. www.scholastic.com.au/payment... To allow you to purchase Christmas presents through the Book Fair, including books that may not be on your child's wishlist, we have included photos of the available books below. Thank you for your support and ongoing understanding!

06.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, As part of our Grandparents and Grand Friends celebration we would like every student to write a letter to their Grandparents or Grand Friends which the school would then post on their behalf. To help us achieve this goal we ask that parents send a postal address for their child’s grandparents to their child’s classroom teacher. Thank you for your support with this!

06.01.2022 Dear Parents, The Year 2 and Year 5 netball training for today has been cancelled due to poor weather. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

05.01.2022 In 3/4 students have begun investigating the mass of objects in their environment. Students worked in pairs to make predictions about which objects may be heavier, lighter or the same mass, and then compared how each object felt as they held it in their hands.

04.01.2022 **********WARNING********** There is a video of a man live streaming his suicide on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok. The clip is extremely graphic and ...has yet to be moderated. Should this image appear in any of your feeds SCROLL past. Please advise all older students to do the same. We strongly recommend keeping your children offline today if possible, and heavily supervise all social media interactions until this content is removed. Check with your children to determine if they have viewed this clip. They are likely to be extremely distressed. Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

03.01.2022 Dear Parents, The Year 3 netball training for today has also been cancelled due to poor weather. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

03.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, There will be a funeral today at St Benedict's Church at 1.30pm. This will mean more cars than normal at pick up time. Please keep this in mind when you come to pick up your children today. The oval will be open for any flow on traffic. You may like to consider parking in the surrounding streets and walking to the school grounds for pick up. Thank you for your support with this.... Kind regards Rachel Smith Principal

02.01.2022 You know what's better than saying "this food is good for you"? Tell them what foods do in their body! Why do I keep sharing this message? Because we keep selli...ng our kids short labeling foods and good/bad, healthy/unhealthy. Here are some examples of messages I like for different ages: For 2-3yo kids I usually break it down by color. Although it's not 100% accurate, it’s a good framework to get started. Red: gives you a strong heart Orange: helps you see in the dark Yellow: helps your body heal cuts Green: gives you super powers to fight off sickness Blue and Purple: Give you a strong brain White: gives you energy For 4s and 5s you can start being more specific - like carrots and sweet potatoes help you be able to see in the dark. Clementines help your skin heal cuts. Broccoli helps your night vision, your skin heal, AND your bones be strong. For 4s/5s and 6s you can introduce the idea that some foods do a lot of things in their bodies and some foods do a few things. For 6s and 7s you can introduce the concept of vitamins and minerals - tell them HOW carrots protect their night vision (via vitamin A). Learn about the body. For 8s and 9s - learn even more about different things in foods. And so on. All the while, model the way you want your kids to eat in your home and serve them the balanced diet you want them to eat. That's more powerful than anything you could ever tell them. If you need help getting your child to try new foods, my free child eating guide From Stress to Success - 4 Ways to Help Your Child Eat Better without Losing Your Mind is in my bio @kids.eat.in.color #kidseatincolor See more

01.01.2022 Don't Forget to Place Your Order for the St Benedict’s Special Feast Day Lunch 1 sausage sandwich, 1 drink and 1 treat bag - $5 Extra Sausage $1... Vegetarian options available. Order and pay through the Qkr! app School Event, Special Treat Day. If you do not have Qkr! Please send money in an envelope with your child’s name, class and order on it.