Pastoral Wellbeing

Attendance

Week 2 Attendance Update – Growing Stronger Together 

Thank you to all our families for supporting regular school attendance. In Week 2 of Term 3, our whole school attendance was 89.29%. While this was a small dip from Week 1, it’s encouraging to see that 233 of our 265 students (almost 9 in 10) maintained 90% attendance or higher, which is a strong foundation for learning and connection. 

We want to acknowledge the fantastic effort from the following classes: 

• 1JW – 96.02% (highest in the school this week) 
• 5GW – 95.00% (steady across both weeks) 
• Prep HE – 87.26%, improving by almost 3% 
• 3JS – 93.33%, up nearly 2% 

These results show that even small, steady improvements make a big difference. We also had 179 students with perfect attendance this week—well done! 

As we move into Week 3, we encourage all families to keep up the great routines and continue aiming for 90% or more attendance each week. Being at school every day helps children stay connected, confident, and ready to learn. 

Thank you again for your partnership in helping every child succeed. 

📚 Why Attendance Matters 

Being at school every day helps students: 

• Build and strengthen friendships 
• Develop confidence and emotional regulation 
• Stay connected to classroom learning and routines 
• Experience consistency that promotes growth and wellbeing 

Our Week 1 data shows that students who attended every day were more settled and confident in their learning and relationships. Even short absences can make it harder to reconnect and feel part of the class. 

🤝 Let’s Work Together 

We understand that getting to school every day isn’t always easy—and we’re here to help. If your child is feeling worried, tired, unmotivated, or you’re finding mornings challenging, please reach out. 

You can speak with: 

• Your child’s classroom teacher, or 
• A member of our Wellbeing Team for tailored support and strategies. 

Together, we can make Term 3 a strong and successful one—for every student. 

Seeking Assistance? 

If your family is finding it difficult to get to school regularly, please know that we are here to help. You’re encouraged to speak with your child’s classroom teacher or reach out to our Wellbeing Team – Mrs. Antonowicz, Mrs. McSweeney or Mr. Podosky – for support. 

We can assist in a variety of ways, including: 

• Creating a positive morning routine to reduce stress before school 
• Helping your child feel safe and connected at school 
• Offering support for separation anxiety or school-based worries 
• Adjusting your child’s transition into the classroom 
• Working with families to make a plan that suits your situation 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re here to work with you and your child every step of the way. 

If you know that your child won’t be attending school, please contact the office and let them know that your child will be away!  

PBIS 

PBIS Focus This Week: Leave No Trace 

This week, our Positive Behaviour Blitz at school is all about “Leave No Trace.” We are learning the importance of being respectful, responsible, and safe in how we treat our belongings in the classroom and on the yard. 

Leave No Trace means showing care for our environment, shared spaces, and each other by making sure we don’t leave mess, damage, or harm behind. It reminds us to respect the places we learn and play in and leave them as we found them—or even better. 

This connects to our school values: 

Respectful – We treat all spaces with care. Example: We walk around plants and artworks instead of stepping on or over them. 

Safe – We keep areas clean and clear so everyone can use them safely. Example: We put away sports equipment and pick up rubbish so others don’t trip or slip. 

Responsible – We take ownership of our own mess and help others do the same. Example: We tidy our workspace, push in our chairs, and pack up shared materials even if we didn’t use them. 

By living these values, we show that we care for our school, our environment, and our community. 

How You Can Support at Home: 

You can help reinforce these important messages at home by: 

• Encouraging your child to clean up after themselves (e.g., packing away toys, clearing their plate) 
• Talking about the importance of leaving shared spaces tidy for others 
• Practising how to care for the environment (e.g., putting rubbish in the bin, recycling properly) 
• Praising efforts to be responsible for personal belongings and shared items 

When families and schools work together, we build consistent habits that help children thrive socially, emotionally—and as caretakers of their world. 

As part of our school-wide PBIS (Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports) focus, we’re helping students learn and practise what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe not only with others, but also with the spaces and environment they use every day. With your support, we can help children build lifelong habits that reflect pride in themselves and their surroundings.