Bulletin

Issue 13 · 06 Nov 2019

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE SCHOOL CLOSURE MONDAY 18th NOVEMBER, The Device Age and Generation, Our children are the first generation that have grown up with devices at fingertips. They have swiped, touched, flicked and viewed before coming into school. Research is showing that the screen and the cleverly programmed games, websites and social media gives an immediate response in production of dopamine (the pleasure drug). Thus we all enjoy using screens as it reinforces its own use. , As adults we can assess whether the use of a device is impacting our lives and can actively choose to reduce or limit the use. Most children have not yet developed this capacity for delay of self gratification or the ability to use self-control., Our role as parents and guardians is to assist children in developing life affirming patterns. These can be simple but effective such as:, - giving all family members screen time limits - yes including ourselves!, - having a no device screen time (except a little TV) after 7pm, - ensure no devices in the bedroom (again for us too - a cheap clock radio works best as an alarm), - setting family agreements about device use at tables or during family conversation, We are pioneering in this parenting space. Devices and inter-connectivity are part and parcel of our children's lives. This can be both positive and negative. Psychologists are strongly suggesting that 7pm is a reasonable off device time for primary aged children (under 13 years old). This has two benefits: physiologically where the body can reset from the blue screen effect on neural over stimulation which prevents sleep and possibly more importantly psychologically. When children have the time to settle off the input of a device they can then begin to process their experiences of the day, they can reflect, wonder, ask and clarify to then let down ready for sleep. This is a critical time for listening to your child and being aware of their dramas and worries. Few parents will be surprised by this - all have had a child suddenly want to raise a problem or concern right as they are being put to bed. This is a normal response and some forward planning about beginning the bedtime routines earlier may assist in supporting a child needing some comfort and sound-boarding before sleep., 2020 PREP TRANSITION, PRAYER

Dates TERM DATES 2019 - 2020, DIARY DATES

Communication REDUCING THE CONFUSION

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Around the School 2020 GRADE 6 T SHIRTS, DISCOVERY DAY, PREP/ 1 EXCURSION, ST VINNIES CHRISTMAS APPEAL, FRENCH DAY, NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Sports News STATE ATHLETICS, BIKE EDUCATION, 5/6 CRICKET BLAST

Information to Families GRADE 6 SOCIAL JUSTICE FUNDRAISING, ICYPOLES - DURING TERM 1 & 4, FRIDAYS, $1 or can pay per term, Icy Poles will be available to order on CDFpay in Term 4. , A separate order for each child is necessary. Money will not be accepted on the day., You can order by the week at $1 or $5 for a term (reduces as each week goes by). Please note that there will be no refunds for absences., SUNHATS TERM 1 & 4 - “No hat, No play”, BELL TIMES, PHONES, TABLETS, IPADS, WE ARE BECOMING eSmart

Parents and Friends COMMITTEE MEMBERS, MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST., PARENTS AND FRIENDS MORNING TEA AND AGM MEETING, HELPERS NEEDED ON FRENCH DAY, LAP-A-THON, END OF YEAR PICNIC, BUSHWAZEE IN 2020 May 8th - save the date

Uniform UNIFORM ORDER AND PAYMENT VIA CDFpay

PAM PAM INSTRUCTIONS - feeling like you need assistance? Please bring your phone into the office and we will assist you in getting PAM up and running.

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