CRAZY SOCK DAY

On Friday the 13th of June we will celebrate Crazy Sock Day! Students are invited to wear the wackiest, most colourful socks they can find or make from their sock drawer. Students will be raising money to support the St Vincent's Eaglehawk Winter Appeal. All money raised will go towards buying warm socks for people in need this winter. If you would prefer to donate a pair of socks rather than a gold coin, this would also be much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing all of the amazing socks!!

UNIFORM SHOP

HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday 8.45am - 10am

Wednesday 8.45-10am

TUCKSHOP VOLUNTEERS

We need your help. If you can spare some time each week on a Friday, please consider volunteering. We will be unable to run the tuckshop if we do not have your support. Please message us if you can!

If anyone has time available on Fridays to be a volunteer in the tuckshop, please contact Kim on 0419 349 363.

Times:

9 - 10.30am

10.30 - 12pm

12 - 2pm

PLAYGROUP

Reconciliation Week at Playgroup

Thank you to everyone who came to Playgroup today as we celebrated Reconciliation Week. We read the story of Bunjil the Eagle and coloured in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.

We had so much fun playing, singing, dancing and crafting with you!

We hope to see you again next week!

CHILDREN CHATTER MATTERS

Pragmatics and Social skills - (From Vic Curriculum Personal & Social Capabilities.)

Developing resilience; Self-awareness: Identifying personal Strengths and skill sets, their likes and dislikes, needs and wants.
Identifying Strengths & skills in others, acknowledging, giving praise.
Emotions – identify these & how they impact on others

Extend their vocabulary through which to recognise and describe emotions and when, how and with whom it is appropriate to share emotions

Conflict resolution
Working effectively in a team
Describe the characteristics of respectful relationships and suggest ways that respectful relationships can be achieved. Look at diversity in gender, sex, culture etc.
Strategies for coping with difficult situations. They persist with tasks when faced with challenges and adapt their approach when first attempts are not successful.
Students recognise and appreciate the uniqueness of all people. They are able to explain how individual, social and cultural differences may increase vulnerability to stereotypes.
Describe ways of making and keeping friends, including how actions and words can help or hurt others, and the effects of modifying their behaviour

Pragmatics and Social skills

Focus: Working effectively in a team

Teamwork is a necessary skill that provides children with the opportunity to form relationships, develop empathy and problem solve with others. Try the following problem -solving activities with your child/children making sure that everyone has equal amounts of speaking and listening. You could use a talking stick/object to ensure nobody takes over the conversation. The no put-downs rule needs to be followed at all times ie: positive comments only.

● Jigsaw puzzles or any board game where families can work together to reach a final goal

● Developing a plan of action for

table setting
weekend trips
party’s/social gatherings
responsibilities around the house e.g. keeping room tidy
solving problems e.g. school lunches, tv programs, time on the computer

● Don’t forget to celebrate together when you reach your goals!

MHIPS - Mental Health in Primary Schools