Prep 20/9: Preparing Little Hands for Writing Success
Preparing Little Hands for Writing Success We Are Getting Ready For Writing! The Prep children have been so busy getting their little hands ready for writing and other complex fine motor skills. Did you know that the small bones in a child’s wrist are only just being fully developed between the ages of four […]
Primary 20/9: Exploring, Learning, and Growing in the Library
Exploring, Learning, and Growing in the Library We have had another busy, fun-filled term in the library! Many of our younger WCCS community members have enjoyed attending Hairy McCarey Storytime on a Monday morning. The children have listened to stories, joined in rhymes and sung songs together, building their early literacy skills. […]
High School 20/9: Vaping and Snus: Risks Facing Youth Today
Vaping and Snus: Risks Facing Youth Today Vapes we have heard of, but have you heard of Snus? As many parents would know, vaping has increased in prevalence, either through access or visibility for adolescents in Australia. This is an unfortunate and major concern for us at William Carey Christian School. As new […]
Prep 6/9: Celebrating Unity in Prep
Celebrating Unity in Prep This week in Prep we have been delighted to see the diversity in cultural backgrounds represented in our children’s clothing, the home languages shared, learning about our teachers’ cultural backgrounds and celebrating that our School culture is defined by unity. Our lessons have been focussed around God’s plan to invite people […]
Primary 6/9: Celebrating Music and Art at William Carey
Celebrating Music and Art at William Carey Dear Parents and Carers, At William Carey, we have the expertise of staff in music, Mrs Lombard, and art, Mrs O’Keefe. These teachers work alongside the students each week or fortnight. Primary students benefit from learning skills in the area of creative arts, either music or art. The […]
High School 6/9: Cultivating Healthy Study Habits for Success
Cultivating Healthy Study Habits for Success With examination around the corner for our Year 11 and 12 students it is important that the students have healthy study habits. In today’s world, where distractions are abundant and the pressure to excel is high, guiding children to develop healthy study habits is more important […]
Library 6/9: Book Week: Reading is Magical
During Term 4, the library will be celebrating… Book Week: ‘Reading is Magical’ Monday 14th Oct – Friday 18th Oct (Week 1) Book Week This year we are having a Book Week parade for Prep – Year 6 students. Dress in the theme (Reading is Magical) or come as a book character […]
Principal 6/9: Understanding the Water We Swim In
Understanding the Waters We Swim In A well-known fable tells of a frog that has jumped into a pot of water recently placed on a stove. As easily as it jumped in, it is able to jump back out. However, the frog is happy to have found a little water and a moist […]
High School 26/8: Resilience and Faith
Welcome Message & Term 3 Highlights We recently held a fantastic parent seminar called “Increasing Resilience in Your Child.” The session provided invaluable strategies to help prepare your child for future challenges. There were several key take aways for parents in this session. Resilience and faith are crucial elements in helping children navigate life’s challenges. […]
Library 26/8: Stage 3 Students Enjoy the Book Café
Stage 3 Students Enjoy a Literary Feast at the Book Café Over the last two weeks, Stage 3 classes participated in Book Tasting during their Library lessons. The Library classroom was transformed into a Book Café, with each table showcasing different genres of books. Students had the opportunity to “taste” books and filled out […]