Assistant Principal's Report

Cyber Topic of the Week: 4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits

Older kids and teens are spending more time using digital devices and social media than ever before. The increase in screen time causes many parents and caregivers to worry about how kids' online activities are affecting their physical, mental, and emotional health.

Keep reading here --> https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/4-conversations-to-have-with-older-kids-and-teens-about-their-screen-time-habits

School Gardens

We have reminded students recently about staying out of the school gardens. We have noticed lots of trampled plants recently, which our gardener, Tanya, puts a lot of time into maintaining. We are also moving into the time of the year where snakes can be around. Snakes are unlikely on our school site, however we want to minimise the risk of an encounter by staying out of the gardens. We appreciate the support of our community before and after school in reminding students and little ones to stay out of the gardens. 

Compass Permission

A reminder that two Compass Events require the attention of families by tomorrow: 

Footy Colours Day and the SWPBS doughnut snack, which is happening next Tuesday but we need completed by tomorrow so we can place orders. Thank you. 

Netbooks over the Holidays

A reminder that all netbooks for students in Grade 3-6 will remain safely at school over the holiday break.