Nicholas Smith, Head of Junior School
nsmith@investigator.sa.edu.au
The end of Term 1 is quickly approaching! It has been a busy term, with Open Day being a highlight. It was wonderful to walk around our College on Open Day and see the myriad of opportunities our children are able to experience. The day was a great success and we thank all families who attended and supported the College on the day. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did.
Kidz Biz Growth and Development Evening
Investigator College is planning to host a Growth & Development Family Evening on Thursday 4 May in the College Performing Arts and Sports Centre (PASC).
This evening will be conducted by Kidz Biz Education and is designed to be fun, informative and easy to understand. There will be two highly interactive sessions which will provide students and their families with an introduction to basic personal and social development education, traditionally known as the ‘facts of life’.
Session 1: ‘Where Did We Come From’
6:40pm – 7:30pm
Suitable for Year 2-4 (ages 5-9) and their parents/caregivers.
- Name and discuss basic female and male body parts of the reproductive system
- Disperse myths about where babies come from
- Discuss egg and sperm cells, sexual intercourse (age-appropriate), fertilisation/conception
- Discuss the nine months of foetal development
- Explain natural and caesarean birth processes
Session 2: ‘What’s Happening To Us’
7:40pm – 8:30pm
Suitable for Year 5-7 (ages 10-13) and their parents/caregivers.
- Name and discuss the female and male body parts of the reproductive system
- Explain the physical and emotional changes during puberty, including menstruation, pads and tampons, sperm production, wet dreams etc
- Discuss ways to improve self esteem and body image
- Discuss the impact electronic media has on body image including photoshopping
- Looking at ways of getting along with parents/caregivers including being reasonable and learning to negotiate
At the end of each session, a list of recommended and age–appropriate books for both students and parents/caregivers will be provided.
Please login to Parent Portal, and select the ‘Events’ tab to register your attendance as soon as possible.
House Events
Throughout the term there has been an increased focus on developing a connection to our Houses. Every second week our staff and students have been getting together in their houses a participating in a range of fun activities. On Tuesday morning our houses will be competing in a House Team Challenge – details below. Parents are most welcome to attend this special assembly and we look forward to sharing the results with you.
Easter
It was lovely to come together as a College and to celebrate Easter at our Whole College Easter Service. Getting together for such special events is a reminder of what a wonderful community we have at Investigator College. On Wednesday 5 May, the Junior School students also held an Easter Egg Hunt. Students really enjoyed spending time with their Buddy Classes and going in search of some Easter Eggs.
We hope you enjoy the Easter break and that you have the opportunity to spend some time with your family at this special time.
Term Dates 2023
Term 1: Tuesday 31 January – Friday 14 April
*Thursday 6 April – 12pm closure for Easter weekend – OSHC Bookings available
Term 2: Tuesday 2 May – Friday 30 June
*Tuesday 13 June – Student Free Day
Term 3: Tuesday 25 July – Friday 29 September
Term 4: Monday 16 October – Friday 8 December