Learning Diversity

Dear Families,

If you feel that your child may need extra support or has a Disability that the school is not aware of, please contact the office and ask to speak to Sally Thomas or email me sthomas@saseaford.catholic.edu.au

🧠 From “Can’t Do” to “Can Do” – A Growth Mindset at Home - Andrew Fuller

Psychologist Andrew Fuller reminds us that building a resilient, growth-oriented mindset in children is one of the best predictors of success. As Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t – you’re right.” Here are some key ways parents can help children shift from a “can’t do” to a “can do” mindset:

💬 Use “I noticed” feedback

Start comments with “I noticed…” to encourage effort and awareness:

• “I noticed you’re really focused on your reading.”
• “I noticed you were upset — want to talk about it?”It helps children feel seen and gently corrects without criticism.

⭐ Praise effort, not just talent

Focus on the hard work behind success:

• “I’m proud of how much you practised.”
• “You didn’t give up — that’s what matters!”This teaches kids that effort leads to improvement.

❌ Mistakes = Learning

Mistakes aren’t failures — they’re stepping stones. Even famous inventors like James Dyson had thousands of failed attempts before success. Let kids know that getting it wrong is part of getting it right.

🔁 Bounce back from setbacks

Help your child reflect on what went wrong and how to improve:

• What went well?
• What didn’t?
• What would you do differently next time?

This builds emotional resilience and problem-solving skills.

🗣️ Share your own challenges

Talk about a time when you struggled and kept going. Children learn a lot by hearing that even adults have to persevere.

🎉 Celebrate successes with heart

When your child succeeds, connect your praise to effort:

• “All that work really paid off — well done!”
• “That project turned out so well because you stuck with it!”

🎈 Be proud — loudly!

Kids secretly love knowing their parents are proud of them. Celebrate them in private (and sometimes in public!). It matters more than you think.

🌍 Try new things together

Help your child break routine by trying something new — a new place, a new activity, a quirky challenge. It keeps life interesting and builds confidence.

Let’s raise kids who believe that effort counts, mistakes help us grow, and there's always another go

 For more from Andrew Fuller, visit www.andrewfuller.com.au.

📅 Program Support Group (PSG) Meetings –  June 2025

We have set the dates for the upcoming Program Support Group (PSG) meetings for 

May and June 2025

• Monday, 2 June
• Tuesday, 3 June
• Wednesday, 4 June 
• Tuesday, 10 June
• Wednesday, 11 June 

We’ve set these times to work for everyone, so please try to keep them as is unless it’s absolutely necessary to change. We’ll have appointments out to families via Operoo by the end of the week.

NCCD FACT SHEET FOR PARENTS 

Please read the following information about the NCCD 

MPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SENDING MEDICAL INFORMATION AND REPORTS

As a result of the Quality Assurance process and discussion. It is recommended that all medical documentation and reports that families are sending to staff be sent via email or in a hard copy.  Please do not use the seesaw app to send medical information to school.

Sally Thomas

Diversity Leader