Assistant Principal's News
Wellbeing: U R Strong
The reality is kids do not often tell their parents if they’ve had a Friendship Fire® with a friend, or they’re dealing with an up-and-down friend, or they’re having trouble making friends.
So, why do kids keep this stuff on the down-low? Well, there are 5 main reasons:
- Your child is worried you’re going to freak out. You might call the other kids parents, you might call the school, you might say the wrong things, you might cry, you might say “I knew that kid wasn’t good for you!” Basically, you might say and do all the wrong things and just make matters worse.
- Your child is embarrassed. They want you to think they’re cool and popular and awesome. Your child wants to make you proud! (Now would be a good time to tell your child how proud you are and why!)
- Your child knows it sounds silly. Kids are totally aware that sometimes the things they’re upset or annoyed about aren’t a big deal, but they can’t shake it. When they think about telling an adult, they think parents + teachers won’t get it!
- Your child is so tuned in to you. They know if you’re stressed out or have a lot on your plate right now and they don’t want to add to your pile by unloading their friendship drama on you. They also know it will upset you – so they protect you from that.
- They’re worried you’ll take their device away. If the Friendship Fire sparked online, children will often not say anything because they don’t want to lose their device or the app/game they’re on.
Kids don’t tell their parents everything…nor should they! We all crave a little privacy from time to time. Wouldn’t it be great, however, if your child could view you as a helpful resource and see you as someone they could talk to!
Attendance rates for Term 4
Research has shown there is a direct correlation between attendance and student achievement. High performing schools have attendance rates around 97-98%. I encourage all parents/carers to ensure their son/daughter is at school on time each day of the school term, unless they are too ill to attend. Applications for leave longer than 5 days need to be made at least two weeks in advance to Mrs Novak.
Class | Attendance Rate % |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 94.96% |
| Year One | 94.32% |
| Year Two | 93.11% |
| Year Three | 97.0% |
| Year Four | 89.65% |
| Year Five | 95% |
| Year Six | 94.15% |
| Overall School | 94.02% |
Picasso Cow
This unique challenge invites all students to design and paint our life-sized fibreglass cow, transforming it into a vibrant work of art. Every student during their art lessons have had the opportunity to contribute to the painting of the cow. We will run a competition on what to call the cow and where it will live in our school.
Stay tuned for updates on our design process and when you can see our very own Picasso Cow!
Newman Selection Process & Timeline: Yr 7
Blessings,
Marie Iorfino
Assistant Principal