St Joseph's Primary School Port Macquarie
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Warlters Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
PO Box 54, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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Email: sjpport@lism.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 6583 3848

Learning Together

SLEEP IS YOUR SUPERPOWER

It has been a very busy start to the school year and I thought it timely to remind us all about the importance of sleep. Children and adults alike, need sleep. Without enough sleep, we get cranky and with time, unhealthy. But for children, it’s especially important because the effects of sleep deprivation can lead to lifelong problems.

Studies show that children who do not get enough sleep can end up with behavioural and learning problems that persist for years and affect a child’s life forever. The prevalence of devices such as mobile phones and IPads also has implications for sleep. More and more, children are staying up or being woken up by these devices.  Add to that our achievement culture; between homework and extracurricular activities, many of us simply have less time for sleep.

So, how much sleep does your child need? Here are the recommended amounts: 

  • Infants: 12 to 16 hours (including naps)
  • Toddlers: 11 to 14 hours (including naps)
  • Preschoolers: 10 to 13 hours (including naps)
  • Grade school-aged children: 9 to 12 hours
  • Teens: 8 to 10 hours

Here are four ways you can help your child get enough sleep:-

  1. Make sleep a priority
  2. Set the bedtime routine earlier
  3. Switch all screens off
  4. Keep the same routines on the weekend and during the holidays


INTRO TO SPHERO SESSION - FROM ZERO TO HERO LEARN HOW TO CODE WITH A SPHERO

We are very excited to offer our parent community two opportunities to come and learn with your child.  Our Year 6 Tech Specialists are hosting two special opportunities for parents to get hands on experience with some exciting digital technology. You will have the chance to learn new skills side by side with your child. 

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So what is a sphero?  

A Sphero is a robot ball with several features that can be controlled through mobile apps, including computer programs that the students build. 

The main features are: 

  • Rolling - The Sphero can roll at a given speed and heading for a given amount of time. 
  • Colours - The Sphero can light up in any color. 
  • Bluetooth - Sphero connects to devices such an iPads, iPhones, and Android phones and tablets through wireless Bluetooth connections. This allows the Sphero to be controlled by a number of apps.

We are offering two unique sessions on Wednesday 25th March for parents to come and learn and play. The two sessions on offer are 2.10pm-3.10pm and 5.30pm-6.30pm. This exclusive event will be held in our hall and has limited bookings due to availability of equipment. Details on how to book for these sessions will be made available to you soon.

Jeannine Ucdereli
Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching