A message from Margie
Goal-setting
Students and staff continue to work on their goals for the term as part of the focus on Learn from our school values Learn Stand Give Fly. This week we've been learning about the importance of setting 'Goldilocks Goals' - not too easy, not too hard, but just right. Students have reflected that setting a goal that is too easy means you don't always get that feeling of pride and achievement once you've completed your goal. On the other hand, goals that are too challenging make us want to give up before we've even started, and this can make us feel like we've failed. Hitting the sweet spot of the Goldilocks Goal is the key!
Here are some goals pictured around the school today:
Learning Discussions
We are all looking forward to the Parent/Teacher ‘Learning Conversations’ which will be held in Week 9 this term, Monday, March 23 - Thursday, March 26. Teachers hope to meet with the family of every student to discuss their learning needs and progress so far this year. *Please note if your child already has a One Plan meeting booked, there is no need to double up with a Learning Discussion meeting.
Interviews are strictly 15 minutes and spaces are limited. If you require more time with a particular teacher, please arrange a separate meeting by telephoning the school on 8390 3209 or contacting the teacher via FrogGO.
To make a booking, go to https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/6v6rp
Courier Cup Swimming
Congratulations to Gus, Klara and Zoe who represented Uraidla Primary School at Courier Cup Swimming Carnival at the Summit Aquatic Centre last Thursday. All students did extremely well and were fantastic representatives for our school. A big thank you to Emily Brodie Tyrell who took the students on the day and made sure they were prepared and ready for their events.
Farewell to our tree
We recently had a tree audit of our school grounds, and sadly, I have to report that we need to remove our beautiful golden elm tree. It has a big crack straight down the middle and is at risk of falling. This leaves us with no options since student safety is the most important thing. It's been the backdrop to our whole-school photo for years and has provided wonderful shade over the playground. Farewell, beautiful old friend!
Supervision times
Did you know the best time to arrive at school is just after 8:30? It can sometimes seem like a superhuman effort to achieve this, but it's the best way to give your children a strong start to the day. 🦸♀️🦸♂️ That way, students have time to make their way to their classroom to put their bags away, catch up in the playground with their friends (or in the classroom when open) and be ready to start the learning program at 8:50. Arriving after the bell is stressful for students and doesn't give them the best start to the day. They miss important information about the day and the connection with their classmates during each class's Morning Circle. It also disrupts the learning of the other students and the teacher when students arrive once the day has started.
However, I do understand the challenges in getting to school by 8:30. I remember well the mornings of getting 3 young children and myself ready for the day, and the unexpected search for the missing shoe! If you do arrive after the 8:50 bell, we ask that you drop your children at the front door of the school instead of the bottom gates, for their safety, since the yard is not supervised after 8:50 am. They can then pick up a late pass on the way through to take to their teacher. Thank you!
Have a wonderful fortnight, everyone!
