Wellbeing 

Positive Behaviours for Learning 

As part of our ongoing development as a PBL school we continue to explicitly teach & model expectations from our matrix.

The foci for the next couple of weeks are:

Respect: 

We listen to & follow the instructions of all staff

We allow others to learn

Responsibility

We take ownership of our choices

We stay on task

We get permission before leaving any learning space

Resilience:

We have a growth mindset

We accept challenges and work hard to reach them

We never give up when things get hard

These expectations will be explicitly taught during Wellbeing Hour & revisited throughout the week.

It would be great if you could also reinforce these expectations at home and ask your child/children how they are following these at school.

National Week of Action Against Bullying

Once again we are participating in the National Week of Action Against Bullying. The theme for this year's campaign is Everyone Belongs. This theme highlights the importance of creating a sense of belonging and inclusion for students. We recognise bullying often thrives in environments where individuals feel marginalised or excluded, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every student feels valued and respected.

When we feel like we belong, bullying struggles to find a place. It's about embracing who we are, respecting everyone's differences and standing up together against unkindness.

Belonging means we all have a role in preventing bullying. We're encouraged to speak up and create a safe place where everyone feels supported and respected, and our voices are heard and valued.

Bullying No Way Week highlights the important roles school, family and community play in helping young people feel accepted, respected and that they have a place where they belong.

The National  Definition of Bullying for Australian schools is as follows:

Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships

through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening. Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records). Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.

During Wellbeing Hour students will be discussing what is means to belong and how when everyone belongs, there is no place for bullying.  They will be engaged  in meaningful discussions and activities aimed at promoting empathy, understanding, and respect for diversity as well as fostering positive relationships.  Bullying is never okay and strategies on  how they can respond safely if they experience or witness it and where to turn for help. By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong

We encourage parents and carers to take this opportunity to have open and honest conversations with their children about the impact of bullying and what they can do if they need support. You can visit the 'Bullying No Way' website for tips around how to have this discussion.

Student Leaders News

Thankyou to all students who joined in our Pyjama Day. It was great to be snug & warm on our PJ's on such a cold winters day.

We raised a total of $368.60

Spelling Bee

During Bookweek we are having a Spelling Bee Competition to find the OLSC Spelling Champs for 2024. 

There will be a Year 3/4 & a Year 5/6 champ.

Let your learning centre leader know if you what to be part of the fun.

Feel free to email me at: shenderson@olscwyn.catholic.edu.au or call the school office if you have any concerns or need help at any time.

Cheers

Sandy