Wellbeing & Engagement
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
PBL Lessons
Week 9 - Transitions
Week 10- Holiday Safety
Dot Day
As part of our PBL approach, we recognize and reward students for making positive choices throughout the school. At GSPS, students earn ‘dots’ for demonstrating positive behaviours in all areas of the school. These dots can be saved and spent throughout the term at the ‘Dot Café,’ where a variety of exciting rewards and experiences are available.
At the end of each term, we celebrate with ‘Dot Day’—a special afternoon where students use their earned dots to participate in fun activities. Students will also have the opportunity to provide feedback and suggest new activities for future Dot Days. It’s a fantastic event that both students and staff look forward to!
This term, Dot Day will be held on 3rd April (Week 10 - Thursday). Be sure to check out the Dot Day Poster for more details!
Showing Respect
At Goondiwindi State School respecting others is one of our core expectations. We are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all students. Physical aggression, such as hitting, pushing, or kicking with intent, will not be tolerated. These actions are harmful and go against our expectations of Teamwork and Respect.
Students involved in physical aggression will face immediate consequences to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone. We encourage all students to report such incidents to a teacher or trusted adult.
Goondiwindi State School is a positive and safe place for learning.
Respectful Relationships Education
The Peaceful Kids program has been part of our Respectful Relationships lessons with the year fives this term. The program teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation, and resilience skills to help children manage stress and build confidence. Through breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and problem-solving strategies, students learn to navigate challenges with a calm and positive mindset.
You can support these skills at home by encouraging mindful moments, deep breathing, and open conversations about emotions. Together, we can help our children thrive!
Student Council
Student Council will be having an Easter Raffle to raise money for a variety of causes that they support. Tickets can be purchased at the Swimming Carnival, Assemblies, outside the Administration building in the morning and at the Cross Country. We will also give students the chance to purchase tickets during lunch. Tickets are $2 each. The Raffle will be drawn at the Cross Country Carnival on Friday 4th April.
Youth Forum
Our school is excited to organise a Youth Forum for Goondiwindi it will include variety of different local schools and organisation including the Goondiwindi Regional Council, local police and the Goondiwindi Chamber of Commerce. The first meeting will be held in term 2 with the local council.
House Competition
The purpose of the House System is to encourage teamwork, school spirit, and dedication. Congratulation to Bishop House for taking out the win in our senior swimming carnival and Lucas for the highest participation at the carnival. There was a great show of house spirit from all houses!
Photography House Competition: Let Your Creativity Shine -
Well done to all students who participated in our House Photography competition! The winning house and individual winners will be announced at the assembly in Week 10.
These are just a few of the fantastic entries we have received-
HOUSE Singing Competition
In preparation for our upcoming ANZAC service, students have been learning a special song to honor the spirit of ANZAC. At the Week 10 assembly, each house will perform their version of the song, and we will have a guest judge to decide which house delivers the best performance.
News from Chappy Sonia
Chappy Sonia's activities are going great! The games, art and craft, Bee Kind hunts, and Harmony Day activities have been fantastic. Thank you, Chappy Sonia
SPORT
Well done to all students who participated in the Year 3 - 6 swimming carnival on Friday.
Age Champions:
8 year olds: Blaize and Ellie
9 Year olds: Joey and Genevieve
10 Year olds: Rocky, Grace and Zoe
11 year olds: Avery and Lucy
12 year olds: Jock and Matilda
Playgroup
Miss Casey Simpson and Mrs Donna Norman will be teaching Playgroup this term.
Wednesdays 9am to 10:30am. Follow the Red Flags at the Prep Precinct. Bring your GREAT Mates hat, morning tea and a water bottle (and a parent)!!
Playgroup supports children and families to build relationships, skills and confidence through play. All welcome.
The final Playgroup for Term 1 is Wednesday April 2. Playgroup will return on Wednesday April 23.
The month of March has been "STEAM" month at Great Mates. So far we have been Scientists, Engineers and Mathematicians. Our last week we are focusing on the "A" in STEAM - The Arts. We can't wait to dabble in some of the Arts and find the artist in you!
