Dear Families,

SCHOOL WIDE POSITVE BEHAVIOURS

Over the past three weeks, we have been placing a strong focus on the importance of speaking appropriately to one another and using respectful language. We ask that families continue to reinforce these expectations at home by talking with their children about the importance of communicating respectfully and kindly. If your child shares that they have been spoken to in an inappropriate or disrespectful manner, please encourage them to let a staff member know so we can follow up appropriately. We take respectful communication seriously and will work with individual students to address concerns and support positive interactions.

CULTURAL INCLUSION

At Toolamba P.S. we value the diversity of culture, ethnicity, and faith of all our students. We are proud of our diversity, and everyone is welcome at our school.

Celebrating the diversity of our community makes us stronger, kinder and more innovative. We are committed to making sure that students from all backgrounds feel accepted, supported and able to learn.

We teach all students according to our school values and teach the respectful relationships framework. This includes education around diversity and inclusion.

To achieve our values and aims, everyone at Toolamba Primary School plays an important role.

This week, we have reminded students of our values of being kind, trustworthy, respectful and inclusive and the importance of using these in everything we do.

To help us make our school a place where everyone feels welcome, respected and supported, we encourage you to also speak to your child about these values, as well as the importance of:

- understanding that we celebrate diversity and multicultural inclusion

- understanding the importance of everyone at school being treated with respect.

For more information, please see Racism: talking with children and teens, Raising Children Network.

We expect families to also display our school values when dealing with other members of our school community.

To report racism, students, families and carers can contact their school or the:

GRADE 3 /4 CAMP

Students arrived safely at camp and despite a wet conditions they were still able to complete the set activities. They finished off the day by having a Trivia Night.

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Next Monday, 24th August, we are celebrating Book Week with a combined 'Dress as Your Favourite Book Character' and 'Grandparent's (special person's)' Day. The plan is to begin the day at 9am with a parade, shared reading time with grandparents and/or special persons, following with a shared morning tea.

Junior School Council is organising the day and they would like all families to bring along a plate of food to share for morning tea please.

ATHLETICS DAY

Our Athletics Day will be held next Friday 28th August at the Toolamba Community Oval. It will be a great day of fun and friendly competition, as students participate and cheer on their respective Houses. Families are welcome to come along and cheer on the students throughout the day.

Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt to match their houses colours. Other than that, they wear their school coloured shorts or tracksuit pants.

We will be running a sausage sizzle for lunch. A sausage in bread will cost $2.50. Orders are now open via the Qkr! app.

Bayunga- Red

Hovell-White

Goulburn -Blue

Timetable:

9:15–9:25am: Opening Ceremony – Amphitheatre
9:30am–2:30pm: Athletics Events
1:00pm - Lunch - Sausage Sizzle Available
2:30–3:00pm: Relays
3:00–3:15pm: Presentations & Closing Ceremony – Amphitheatre

Please refer to Toolamba Athletics Day page for timetable details.

ATTITUDES TO SCHOOL SURVEY

Each year students in Grade 4-6 participate in this survey. It provides us with valuable feedback to inform furture practice. Overall we are very pleased with the results.

P & F - FATHER'S DAY STALL

Donations are now being accepted for our annual stall. Items can be left in the baskets in the foyer at school.

GSSC Information Evening

Have a lovely weekend,

Regards Filippa & Heather

Birthday Week