The Punchbowl Press

We would like to warmly welcome all our returning and new families to another wonderful year of learning at SaCC.

Our SaCC programs are now underway.  Playgroups, Time for Me workshops and Learning Club have all started with fantastic attendance.  If you are interested in joining any of our programs, please come and see us — we would love to hear from you.

What’s happening at SaCC:

• We are excited to share a new partnership with Embassy Church. Grandmothers will be joining our playgroup to read stories to the children.

• A Speech Therapist visited our playgroup families on Tuesday as part of the “Talking and Listening” Check Up offered through the Sydney Local Health District. Thank you to Catharine for connecting with our families. She will return on Tuesday 3 March. If you would like your child to have a check-up, please register with Asenati or contact 0439 487 865.

Program Times:

Playgroup – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30am

Zumba Wellbeing Program – starting Friday 20 February at 9:30am

Go4Fun Healthy Families Program Information Session – Monday 23 February at 9:30am

Better Beginnings – Tuesday 3 March at 12:30pm

We look forward to seeing you at SaCC. Download the SaCC Planner for more information. 

Asenati Mareko

Preschool

We are thrilled to see our preschool children settling so well into their new environment. It has been lovely to watch them make new friends, explore the learning spaces, and become comfortable with daily routines.  

This term has also seen the exciting start of our gymnastics program, providing the children with wonderful opportunities to develop their coordination, balance, and confidence in a fun and supportive setting. 

It has been a busy start to the term, and we’re proud of how quickly the children are adapting and embracing all the activities. We look forward to many more moments of growth, play, and friendship in the weeks ahead. 

Early Intervention

We are excited to welcome our new children and families to the Early Intervention Program this term. It has been wonderful to see the children settling smoothly into their new environment, getting familiar with daily routines, and building friendships along the way. 

We look forward to supporting each child’s individual journey, creating a nurturing and engaging space where they can grow, learn, and thrive. The term ahead will be filled with discovery, development, and joyful experiences, and we can't wait!

Celebrating Everyday Bravery 

We’ve seen so many moments worth celebrating: 

• Students trying something for the first time 

• Asking for help when they need it 

• Showing patience and persistence 

• Making new friends and joining new games 

These small acts of bravery show that kindergarten really is up to the challenge. 

Stage 1 students have had a positive start to the school year. It has been wonderful to see smiling faces on our return, reconnecting with friends and settling back into classroom routines and learning.  

Over the past few weeks 2GF have been focusing on establishing classroom expectations and developing their PAX vision. Students have been revisiting daily routines, identifying green behaviours and practising working collaboratively with their peers. They have also been engaging with our learning dispositions through “We can” statements, building their understanding of how to be responsible, respectful and reflective learners. This has enabled students to form a deeper connection and curiosity around their learning. 

Student voices from recent 4C’s processes: 

“We can take it in turns when we work in small groups.” Cooper 2GF 

“We can help our partners with ideas.” Fatima 2GF 

“We can work together to solve problems.” Victory 2GF 

“We can use our partners ideas to help us.” Ahmad 2GF  

“We can use hand signals to show when we agree or disagree.” Subhan 2GF

We look forward to a term filled with growth, curiosity, and exciting learning opportunities.  

In English this term, Stage 2 are analysing a text called Rowan of Rin. Students are exploring characterisation and how authors use inner monologues and rhetorical questions to develop characters. Through group discussions and shared reading students are building confidence in understanding character perspectives, and are really enjoying uncovering the hidden thinking behind dialogue. Students are also eagerly sharing their insights, and have made thoughtful connections between characters questions, and their personal growth throughout the story. 

Wow! What an amazing five weeks 6C have had at school. We have settled back into our school routines and are excited to take on our role as leaders of the school. It has been a busy and rewarding start to the year, and we have already learnt so much. 

In English, we are exploring narratives through the text Storm Boy. We have been developing our understanding of characters, settings, and themes while making thoughtful connections to the story. In Mathematics, we are focusing on partitioning numbers and understanding place value parts and strengthening our number sense and problem-solving skills. 

In Gymnastics, students have been learning how to jump and land safely, practicing control, balance, and coordination during each session. 

To brighten our classroom, we have been busy creating drawings of pelicans, inspired by Storm Boy. We named our pelicans, Mr. Percival, linking our creative artwork to the text we are studying. Our classroom is now filled with colour, creativity, and meaningful connections to our learning.  

Highlights from the students:  

"My highlight has been finding out my class and the peers who were in it." - Fatima

"I have enjoyed learning about place value and decimals." - Mohamad  

"I have enjoyed learning about multiplying and dividing by 10." - Yamen

"I have enjoyed learning about the story of Storm Boy and place value." - Abrita

We are looking forward to an exciting term ahead!

Library Focus: Responsible Online Behaviour and Safety 

Our students are learning about responsible behaviour online. This includes the importance of protecting personal information and understanding the potential risks & consequences of poor choices when using technology. 

The program is designed to help students to make safer and smarter decisions in the digital world by raising awareness of online dangers while gaming or viewing content 

For Parents: To support you in fostering online safety at home, please visit the following website: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources/online-safety-for-every-family  

This resource offers helpful information sheets. The information sheets are available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Dari. 

So far, our students have learned 

Stage 1 – Being Responsible Online: Zayed: “If anyone asks you for your name or where you live, never tell them. Tell your mum and dad. You can only trust your mum, dad, or teacher.” 

Stage 2 – Protecting Personal Information: Ibrahim: “Don’t give people your number or address.” Assem: “You should not give your password to anyone.” 

Stage 3 – Understanding Consequences of Online Behaviour: Naifa: “To do well at school, you must limit your time playing games online, or you won’t do well.” Afra: “Playing games late at night affects our grades because we don’t get enough sleep.” Benji: “Whatever you do online will impact your life and can have good or bad consequences. For example, from the video we watched, Bianca felt sad because of the bad comments posted about her.” 

We warmly welcome all families to the new school year and look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing together. Our students have begun their Community Language classes with great enthusiasm, engaging in interactive activities, games, songs and creative tasks that make language learning both meaningful and enjoyable. In class, we brainstormed ways to be smart at whatever we do, using Focus and Grit.  It has been delightful to see their confidence grow as they explore new words and cultural experiences. We encourage parents to support their child’s language learning at home by showing interest, practising simple vocabulary together and celebrating their progress. Your encouragement plays an important role in strengthening their confidence and deepening their connection to the language and its culture.

Mrs Roffaell and Mrs Awada. 

Welcome to another year of exploration and discovery in Genius Hour. 

The Importance of Teamwork in Building Shared Understandings in Science and Geography During Genius Hour 

Collaborative learning in science and geography fosters deeper and more meaningful understanding through the construction of shared knowledge. When students work in teams during Genius Hour, they bring diverse perspectives and ideas, which enrich discussions and promote critical thinking—an essential concept emphasised by educational theorist. By engaging with peers, students critically evaluate information, ask probing questions, and challenge assumptions, leading to a more rigorous exploration of complex topics. 

Genius Hour focus on student-centred learning highlights the importance of learners taking ownership of their educational journey. In team settings during Genius Hour, students actively participate, negotiate meaning, and co-create knowledge rather than passively receiving information. This approach not only enhances comprehension but also builds communication skills, empathy, and collaboration abilities—skills vital for real-world scientific and geographic problem-solving. 

Overall, teamwork during Genius Hour nurtures an environment where critical thinking flourishes, and learning becomes a dynamic, social process that empowers students to construct robust, shared understandings. 

Looking forward to all the projects we have planned to engage in. 

Warmest regards 

Mrs Yasin 

The aim of Titans is to include kids with disabilities in mainstream sport and to have lots of fun at the same time.

Boys & girls can play the entire winter soccer season for only a $100 registration fee – included with the Titans registration is a FREE complete kit ie shirt, shorts, socks, shin pads, cap, drink bottle, ball and a fabulous sports bag to pop everything into. 

Players only need to purchase a pair of boots for games!

Teams from our club play against mainstream teams of appropriate age, in modified games, at our home ground at Alfords Point. Players are welcome from all areas and the club currently has players from the Sutherland Shire & surrounding districts, making us the largest football club of its type in NSW.

This link will give you some more information on the Titans - https://www.titansfc.com.au/ 

Registrations for the 2026 season are now open and the season starts on Saturday, 28 March.