Thrive & Flourish
Welcome to the final week of Term 1. It has been a very busy term with lots of new learning and routines for staff and students. Hopefully the up-coming holidays are an opportunity to enjoy less structured routines and time to spend some together as a family.
For those currently unwell, we hope for a speedy recovery for you.
For those who’ve welcomed a new addition to the family, we extend our warmest congratulations on this happy occasion.
For those families who’ve experienced a recent bereavement, please know you are in the prayers and thoughts of all in our community.
Sports-person-ship!!
What Is Good Sportsmanship?
Good sportsmanship is when people who are playing or watching a sport treat each other with respect. This includes players, parents, coaches, and officials.
How Can Children Learn to Be Good Sports?
Children might not know how to show they are good sports. Teach them that good sports:
● Have a positive attitude.
● Give their best effort.
● Shake hands with the other team before and after the game.
● Support teammates by saying "good shot" or "good try". Never criticise a teammate for trying.
● Accept calls and don't argue with officials.
● Treat the other team with respect and never tease or bully.
● Follow the rules of the game.
● Help another player up who has fallen.
● Take pride in winning but don't rub it in.
● Accept a loss without whining or making excuses.
What's a Parent's Role in Good Sportsmanship?
Children learn how to be a good sport from the adults in their lives, especially their parents and their coaches. As soon as your child starts competing in sports, it's important to be a good role model. Any teams your child plays on should have coaches that encourage good sportsmanship.
Show your good sportsmanship:
· Keep sideline comments positive and encouraging.
● Don't bad-mouth coaches, players, or officials. If you have a serious concern, talk privately with the coach or official, after the match.
● After a competition, don't focus on who won or lost. Instead, try asking, "What did you do well during the game?" "Was there something you wish you could have done better?" If your child feels there was something that could have gone better, offer to work on it together before the next game.
● Applaud good plays, no matter who makes them.
● Congratulate the winners, even if they're on the other team.
● Look for examples of good sportsmanship in professional athletes and point them out to your kids. Talk about the bad examples too, and why they upset you.
Parents and coaches who emphasise good sportsmanship help young athletes learn respect for others and self-control. These skills can help them manage other parts of their lives, and help them develop into mature, respectful, and successful young adults.
Student Attendance
We know that coming to school on time every day is a necessary condition for learning to occur. Students who attend school every day benefit from all of the support and teacher assistance that is available, and are much more likely to go ahead in their learning.
Being ready to begin the day's learning with the rest of the class is also very important and we ask for your support in ensuring that students are in their classes by the beginning of day bell. Being prepared for the day, and starting with peers, encourages a great day of learning and helps with organisational details of the day.
Parents/guardians are responsible for making sure that all children attend school every day unless they are too unwell, in which case the school must be advised.
We welcome any emails or calls if families wish to seek support and can be contacted via email at any time or a phone call to school.
Email:
Tony McDonald: tmcdonald@shtatura.catholic.edu.au
Felicity Bryant: fbryant@shtatura.catholic.edu.au
Deb Turvey: dturvey@shtatura.catholic.edu.au
If ever you need help sorting out personal or family issues, give CatholicCare Victoria a call. They offer many services to all members of our community – ALL FREE.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy fortnight ahead.
Tony, Felicity and Deb.