Cumberland

                Ms Karen McArdle

Busy End of Year

We are now at the very busy part of the year, as I am sure you are in your own workplace. Currently, all students are doing assessments, finishing off work, and rehearsing for end of year concerts. For Year 5, it is thinking about being the Year 6 leaders of Cumberland. For the current Year 6 cohort, it is about looking at the changes associated with moving into the next stage of schooling at Aitken College in Dunhelen and joining with another 90 new students.

Change - It is Constant in Life

If there is one constant in life, it is change and schools are safe places for students to experience and manage all of the things associated with change. It is a little like: same, same, different. For all students moving to the next year level, there will be some things that remain the same, while there will be some things that are different.

The same group of fellow classmates and friends will be moving with them, they are in the same school, with the same rules and standards, but they may have a new teacher and a new combination of classmates. This process prepares them for the changes they will face throughout life, whether it be going to TAFE or University, a new job, leaving home, first flat, roommates, a new city…change is the constant. It is important for us, the people that care for, guide and coach these children that we let them know we believe they can manage and cope with change.

Parents, I encourage you to help your child by embracing change and making it a positive experience for them.

Independence

Between the hustle and bustle of home and trying to get things done, it can sometimes be easier to do things for our children, just to get them done. We all have been there and done that! However, next time you are tempted to do things for them that you know they should be able to do or could possibly do themselves, remember this poster.

Impact of Reading 20 Minutes Per Day From Scholastic

https://thepetitestag.com/2014/11/17/reading-why-20-minutes-a-night-is-so-important/

SCHOLASTIC HAVE RELEASED A REPORT ON STUDENT READING

Full the full report, visit the site below.

https://www.scholastic.com/readingreport/Scholastic-KidsAndFamilyReadingReport-5thEdition.pdf

Scholastic found what children want from books. This might be helpful if considering books as gifts this Christmas.