Assistant Principal's report

Let's play ....name that investment!

We know that ensuring your child has a complete and well-fitting school uniform can be quite an investment of time and money (although we do encourage you to shop sustainably and at various outlets for standard non-logo items such as pants, leggings and jumpers to find the best price where possible). 

We implore you to ensure that every item of clothing that your child wears to school is named, you would be surprised what we find (we even currently have one shoe in lost property that no one seems to own?) and we hate to see anything go to waste. Especially when we know the time and money involved! There are many companies who sell iron-on name labels (iron-on is less at risk of falling off!) or simply a sharpie on the tag would be better than nothing. 

If your child does lose something, we endeavour to return named items back to their owner as soon as possible but the natural cycle of lost property can mean it takes a few days by the time it is found to being reunited. You can help your child to look in their favourite play spot, a specialist classroom, the lost property tubs at the bottom of the inside ramp near the main office, stadium lost property or their own classroom. It is also definitely worth checking with friends, beside or underneath car seats or that dark corner of the bedroom or wardrobe where things seem to hibernate!

Helping conversations bloom

“How was your day?”

“Good.”

“What did you do?”

“Nothing.”

For many families, the after-school conversation can feel a little like pulling teeth! After a long day of learning, socialising, problem-solving and simply being “on” all day, big questions like “What did you do today?” can feel overwhelming to answer, especially when children (or adults!) are trying to process an entire day into one quick response.

Sometimes, changing the type of question can open the door to richer conversations.

Instead of asking broad questions, try smaller, more specific prompts such as:

• “Who did you see at playtime today?” or "What did you do at playtime today?" (These are good alternatives to 'who did you play with?' Play buddies can often change throughout a playtime, this is totally normal and we want to encourage children not to feel anxious about what is expected).
• “What made you laugh today?”
• “Did anything surprise you?”
• “What was the best part of your day?”
• “Was there anything tricky today?”
• “What are you looking forward to tomorrow?”

• “What was something kind you saw today?”

   

Many children also respond better when conversations happen naturally alongside another activity — in the car, while sharing a snack, walking the dog, cooking dinner, or at bedtime. Some children need quiet time first before they’re ready to chat.

It can also help when adults model sharing about their own day:

“I had a funny moment at work today…”“Something tricky happened for me today…”

This shows children that everyday conversations don’t need to be rehearsed, perfect or polished. That you have no expectation abou their answer. Most importantly, remember that connection matters more than getting detailed answers. Even brief chats, shared smiles, and quiet moments together help children feel safe, seen, and supported.

Sometimes the biggest conversations start with the smallest questions!

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