St Martin's Catholic Primary School Greenacres

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CULTURAL DINNER - FRIDAY 19 JUNE 🎉

Greenacres Walkerville Parish warmly invites families to a Cultural Dinner this 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟲:𝟬𝟬-𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of St Martin's. The event will be held at the St Martin’s Community Centre.

Families are asked to contribute a dish to share with others. You are also invited to wear traditional dress, and are encouraged to organise a cultural performance.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 via the following link 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DQtYRAMyjW

We look forward to celebrating together!

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY🔅
Last week, the sun was shining for World Environment Day, providing a wonderful opportunity for students to be outdoors preparing winter crops in our raised garden beds.

Students in Year 1R harvested the last of the radishes, refreshed the garden beds, and planted snow peas outside their classroom, where they will be able to watch them grow. Our Creation Carers were also busy potting winter vegetable seeds – including broccoli, kale and rocket - carefully preparing them to nurture and observe over the coming weeks. 🌱

A great snapshot of hands-on learning and care for our environment at St Martin’s.

ST MARTIN’S CULTURAL DAY
FRIDAY 19 JUNE
We are celebrating Cultural Day on Friday 19 June - a wonderful day to acknowledge and embrace our multicultural community.

🩵 PURCHASE GELATO!
Gelato will be available to purchase through the Qkr! App. Yummy flavours of chocolate, strawberry and lemon – $6.50. All flavours are gluten and nut free. Lemon flavour is vegan and lactose free. 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗬: 𝟵:𝟬𝟬𝗔𝗠 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘.

🩵 WEAR TRADITIONAL DRESS
Students are encouraged to wear Traditional Dress from their culture or come in casual clothes representing their cultural heritage or favourite country.

🩵 FAMILIES WELCOME
Join us in the Community Hall at 9:00am for the Cultural Day Launch followed by a Parade. The day will conclude with students participating in cultural activities with their Buddy classes.

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𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣
Greenacres Walkerville Parish
CULTURAL DINNER
FRIDAY 19 JUNE | 6:00-8:00PM

All welcome! Please contribute a dish to share with others. 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗕𝗬: 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟳 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DQtYRAMyjW

YEAR 6 CAMP
AN ADVENTURE TO REMEMBER 🏕️🌿✨
What an incredible experience! Our Year 6 students spent three action-packed days at Mylor Adventure Camp – soaring through the treetops, aiming for bullseyes, scaling walls, and gathering around campfires.

Each day was filled with rich outdoor experiences, bringing new challenges and opportunities to build confidence and try new things.

Check out a snapshot of the fun, friendships, and unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. 🩵

CALLING ON VOLUNTEERS!
Can you assist the St Martin's Parent Network this 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟮:𝟬𝟬-𝟯:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺?

Ahead of the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart celebrations, fruit baskets for each class are being prepared for student sharing. 🍓🍇Thank you to those who have already volunteered to assist, your support is much appreciated.

If you are able to assist, please email Parent Representative, Amy, at [email protected] or through the St Martin's Parent Network Facebook Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2012794488957739

Not a registered volunteer? Contact the Front Office to find out how.

HAPPY WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY! 🌿
World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5 June and is one of the world’s largest international days for the environment. This year, focuses on climate change: “𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.” It is a global day that encourages us to care for the Earth and work together to protect our shared home.

At St Martin’s, we acknowledge World Environment Day, and in the Catholic tradition, caring for the Earth is an essential part of our faith. Students will have the opportunity to continue to learn simple and practical ways to look after the environment, including understanding issues such as pollution and climate change, and taking small actions like saving water, reducing waste and planting trees.

Scripture reminds us, “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it” (Psalm 24:1). We are called to be stewards of God’s creation, caring for the world and all living things, as Pope Francis reminds us in Laudato Si’.

MOVE, BALANCE, SHINE!
Bouncing, balancing, cartwheeling, rolling, these are some of the skills and movements our Reception to Year 1 students at St Martin's have been undertaking with TriSkills Australia.

As part of their ‘Be Active’ specialist PE lessons this term, students have participated in a Gymnastics in-school program focusing on developing fundamental movement skills through gymnastics-based activities.

Students have been having a great time embracing every twist and turn, at the same time developing their physical skills such as balance, coordination, strength and flexibility.

BRINGING MUSIC EDUCATION TO LIFE 🎻✨
What an incredible day of music-making at St Martin’s! Across four vibrant concerts, a talented string quartet, 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 from Musica Viva Australia In Schools, filled the Hall with energy, creativity and inspiration - giving students a live music experience they won’t soon forget.

More than just a performance, this incursion brought learning to life through interactive storytelling and dynamic playing. Students explored the connection between sport and music - discovering how both require practice, discipline, teamwork and mindfulness through the context of a music group. As they watched and listened, students were taken on a journey that highlighted what it truly means to work together to achieve a goal.

Ahead of the performances, students have been engaged with Musica Viva learning resources, exploring the instruments, traditions, and music featured, which has provided a deeper learning experience for students.

A huge thank you to the performers of ‘Game Day!’ for making music education so engaging, meaningful and unforgettable!

KICKING GOALS! 🏉
Six of our Year 5 students have proudly represented our school at the SAPSASA Boys Australian Rules Football State Carnival over three eventful days!

After first attending a trial, these enthusiastic footy players were selected to play for the Adelaide North East District - an incredible achievement. Throughout the carnival, they demonstrated teamwork, determination and great sportsmanship on and off the field.

We are so proud of their efforts and the way they represented both their district and St Martin’s.

YOU ARE INVITED!
CULTURAL DINNER - FRIDAY 19 JUNE 🎉
Greenacres Walkerville Parish warmly invites families to a Cultural Dinner on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟲:𝟬𝟬-𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of St Martin's. The event will be held at the St Martin’s Community Centre.

Families are asked to contribute a dish to share with others. You are also invited to wear traditional dress, and are encouraged to organise a cultural performance.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 via the following link 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DQtYRAMyjW

We look forward to celebrating together!