PBIS

Our focus for the next fortnight is on Using the Toilet. Teachers will be explicitly teaching the routine to children on how to 'Use the toilet’ correctly, particularly with the upcoming opening of our new Senior toilets. Teachers will follow the principles of PBIS (Positive Behaviours Interventions & Supports) by:

Teach - Teach the appropriate skills and behaviours

Model - Model to students the appropriate skills and behaviours

Practise - Practise by acting out role plays

Acknowledge - Teachers will acknowledge students when they demonstrate the behaviours by positive reinforcement

Correct - by extra social skill instruction where needed.

We need your help!

Did You Know St Therese’s Has a Casserole Bank?

One of the beautiful pastoral care initiatives at St Therese’s is our Casserole Bank—a freezer stocked with home-cooked meals ready to support families in our community who might be going through a tough time or just need a little extra TLC.

Right now, our freezer is empty, and we need your help!

Could you cook an extra meal, or double your dinner recipe and set one aside? Maybe whip up an extra batch of muffins or a tray (dish/pot) of something simple and nourishing? Every contribution—big or small—makes a real difference.

Drop-off: Meals can be brought to the school office, clearly labelled with ingredients and date.

Thank you for helping spread kindness, one meal at a time. ❤️

You can also donate through My School Connect.

Happy Families.Schools

We are a Happy Families School!

Our school is now subscribed to the Happy Families School Membership! Owned and run by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts, the membership offers a wealth of parenting education and resources.

We will regularly share resources available through our membership with you, including Insight Articles and Webinars.

This week's article:

The Liking Gap: Helping Kids Feel More Confident in Friendships

Upcoming Event:

Anxious: Helping Your Child Navigate a World of Worry

Wednesday 20th August - 7PM

E-Safety

Reminder - How To Access:

Simply click the link below, go to the checkout cart, enter our unique school code (the cost will default to $0.00) and you’ll be sent all the details on how to log in and immediately begin to use the resources.

Program URL: https://www.safeonsocial.com/product-page/parent-essentials-cheat-sheet-library
Discount code:
(*please enter this code at the time of creating your profile and the cost will default to $0.00)

If you have any questions about logging in or accessing the online program, please reach out to the Safe On Social team at: Jaclyn@safeonsocial.com

Attendance

Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships

As we commence Term 3, this term our units will continue to engage in Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships lessons. The Respectful Relationships program supports schools to promote and model respect, positive attitudes and behaviours. It teaches our children how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence.

Our units will be focusing on these topics over the next fortnight:

Foundation: Stress Management - Students will recognise and identify their own emotions and understand how they influence the way they feel and act.

Year One: Positive Coping - Students will reflect on their emotional responses and discuss ways they can take responsibility for their actions.

Year Two: Gender & Identity - Students will reflect on their identity: likes, dislikes, strengths, and develop an awareness of positive and negative gender norms.

Year Three: Positive Coping - Students will identify and describe strategies to manage and moderate emotions in a range of familiar and unfamilar situations.

Year Four: Gender & Identity - Students will analyse their multifaceted identities, and the restricting effects of negative gender norms, along with identifying the enabling effects of positive gender norms.

Year Five: Positive Coping - Students will describe the range and influence of personal qualities and strengths.

Year Six: Gender & Identity - Students will identify the standards and associated actions that underpin respectful gender relations.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Learner Diversity

NCCD Fact Sheet for Parents and Carers