Wellbeing & Engagement

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

PBL Lessons

Week 6 - Bullying. No Way!

Week 7 - Looking after the school grounds

Week 8 - High 5 Problem Solving

Bullying. No Way! (12 to 16 August 2024)

At GSPS, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all our students. As part of this commitment, we will be participating in the "Bullying. No Way!" campaign, an initiative dedicated to preventing bullying and promoting kindness and respect among students.

Throughout the week, students will engage in daily activities and discussions aimed at raising awareness about the impact of bullying and how we can work together to stop it.

We encourage you to talk to your children about the importance of kindness and standing up against bullying. Together, we can ensure that our school remains a place where every student feels valued and safe.

Please see the link below that has some excellent information and resources for families about bullying.

Bullying. No Way!

Emergency Drill

Last week there was a practise emergency drill that went exceptionally well. The students demonstrated calmness and followed the taught procedures. This drill is important to ensure everyone is prepared and confident in the event of a real emergency. We are proud of our students' cooperation and the dedication of our staff in making this drill a success.

Dot Day Term 3

At the end of each term, we have our highly anticipated Dot Day celebrations to acknowledge our students positive behaviours at school. If you have any activity suggestions for this event, please let us know.

Starting the Conversation...

Questions to start conversations with your child about school.

Did you read any interesting books today?
Describe a popart of your day that you'd like to see happen more often
What type of movement break would you choose to do?
What are you looking forward to doing tomorrow and why?
How did you make a difference at school today?

Respectful Relationships Education (RRE)

In our ongoing commitment to implementing Respectful Relaitonships we encourage students to understand and respect boundaries, including their own and others.

1. What Are Personal Boundaries?

Personal boundaries are the limits we set to protect our own well-being and respect others. They involve:

Physical Boundaries: Personal space and touch.
Emotional Boundaries: Respecting feelings, privacy, and personal information.
Social Boundaries: How we interact and communicate with others.

2. Supporting Boundary Education at Home

We encourage you to reinforce these concepts at home with these practical tips:

Discuss Boundaries: Talk with your child about what personal boundaries are and why they are important.
Role-Play at Home: Practise setting and respecting boundaries through role-playing different scenarios.
Model Respectful Behavior: Demonstrate how to set and respect boundaries in your interactions with your child and others.
Encourage Open Communication: Create an environment where your child feels comfortable discussing their feelings and boundaries.

House Competition

We are thrilled to share the exciting results of our recent Olympic House Competition! It was full of enthusiasm, teamwork and a whole lot of fun. Congratulations to all students who participated and made this event a memorable experience. The competition was filled with fun, and we are proud of how everyone embraced the spirit of fair play and respect.

First - Campbell

Second - Lucas

Third - Watson

Fourth - Bishop

Photography House Competiton

The Photography House Competition runs during week 6. We’d love to see all our students participate! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and showcase their unique perspectives through photography. Which house will win?

Check out the entries below!

GO WATSON!

GO LUCAS!

GO CAMBELL!

GO BISHOP!

News from Chappy Sonia

The following weeks Chappy is focusing on promoting kindness, reinforcing the Bullying, No Way messages. Our school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, and we have some fun and engaging events planned for our students: the Bee Kind Craft and the Kind Bee Treasure Hunt will occur this week.

Chappy's Well-Being Wagon continues to be a favourite with a year one and two Students. The Wagon is all about promoting well-being, creativity, and fun—Chappy’s Well-Being Wagon! This experience is designed to engage our students in a variety of activities that support Respectful interactions that supports wellbeing while being creativite and requiring teamwork.

Olympic Colouring Competition Winners

Sports

On Wednesday 31st July 52 students went to Inglewood for the Macintyre Zone Track and Field Carnival, 15 of these students have made it through to the Darling Downs School Sport Track and Field Carnival which will be held on Tuesday 20th August.