Pastoral Wellbeing

Attendance

Attendance Highlights – Term 4, Week 1 🌟 

We’ve had a fantastic start to Term 4, with students showing great commitment to their learning. Our whole school attendance for Week 1 was 91.05%, and an amazing 182 students attended every single day. A further 60 students reached 90–98% attendance, another wonderful achievement. 

Here’s how each class performed in Week 1: 

• Prep AC – 89.55% 
• Prep HE – 85.71% 
• 1JW – 94.02% 
• 2AP – 91.50% 
• 2LP – 93.50% 
• 3JS – 92.38% 
• 3JW – 91.54% 
• 4CM – 85.20% 
• 4GF – 90.42% 
• 5EM – 93.68% 
• 5GW – 97.78% 
• 6RM – 88.82% 

• 6SH – 91.18% 

   

👏 A special shout-out to 5GW (97.78%), 5EM (93.68%), 1JW (94.02%) and 2LP (93.50%) who led the way with excellent attendance this week. 

Why Attendance Matters 🏫 

• Missing just one day a fortnight adds up to 20 days a year – the same as a whole month of learning lost. 
• Students who attend regularly are more likely to feel connected with their peers, confident in their learning, and prepared for success. 
• Building strong attendance habits early sets children up for success in later years. 

Tips for Strong Attendance 🌟 

• Morning routines matter – set up a consistent wake-up and get-ready schedule. 
• Pack bags and lunches the night before to make mornings smoother. 
• Talk positively about school – show excitement and interest in your child’s learning. 
• Plan appointments outside of school hours where possible. 

• Reach out if you need help – we’re here to support families with any barriers to attendance. 

   

Seeking Assistance? 

If your family is finding it difficult to get to school regularly, please know that we are here to help. You’re encouraged to speak with your child’s classroom teacher or reach out to our Wellbeing Team – Mrs. Antonowicz, Mrs. McSweeney or Mr. Podosky – for support. 

We can assist in a variety of ways, including: 

• Creating a positive morning routine to reduce stress before school 
• Helping your child feel safe and connected at school 
• Offering support for separation anxiety or school-based worries 
• Adjusting your child’s transition into the classroom 
• Working with families to make a plan that suits your situation 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re here to work with you and your child every step of the way. 

If you know that your child won’t be attending school, please contact the office and let them know that your child will be away!  

PBIS 

(Positive Behaviour Intervention & Supports)

PBIS Blitz – Moving Safely 

This week’s PBIS Blitz focus is on Moving Safely. At school, we are teaching students how to move responsibly both inside and outside. Inside, this means walking calmly in corridors, keeping to the left, using quiet voices, and waiting patiently at doorways. Outside, it includes walking on hard surfaces, using paths, watching out for others when running or playing, and following playground rules. These routines help keep everyone safe, reduce accidents, and create a calmer learning environment. 

How Parents Can Support at Home  

Parents play an important role in reinforcing these habits. Here are a few simple ways you can help: 

• Model safe movement: Show your child how you walk carefully in busy spaces such as shops, car parks, or at home when carrying things. 
• Practise awareness: Remind your child to look around before moving, especially when others are nearby. 
• Use consistent language: Reinforce the same phrases we use at school, such as “walking feet inside” or “use the path.” 
• Praise safe choices: Notice and celebrate when your child shows safe movement, whether at home, in the yard, or in public spaces. 

Together, we can help students build safe, respectful, and responsible habits that they will use in all areas of their lives.