Wellbeing News
PBL - I follow directions
Following directions is an important skill that helps children become independent, responsible, and confident learners. It teaches them to listen carefully, understand instructions, make safe choices, and complete tasks successfully. When students follow directions they are showing the school values of Responsibility and Respect.
Children can practise following directions through everyday activities such as:
- Following classroom routines and instructions.
- Completing a craft or activity step-by-step.
- Following simple recipes when cooking.
- Listening to and following game rules.
- Practising road and safety instructions.
- Following two- or three-step directions at home and school.
By learning to stop, listen, think, and do, children develop skills that support both their learning and everyday life.
Attendance
At St Kevin’s Primary School, we know that every day of learning matters. Regular attendance helps students build strong learning routines and stay connected with their classmates and teachers.
We encourage all families to prioritise attendance and punctuality wherever possible. Our school day begins at 8:50am with our students participating in Christian Meditation before the busyness of the school day takes over. While we understand that children can sometimes be unwell or family circumstances arise, being at school each day they are well enough to attend makes a real difference to their learning, confidence and sense of belonging to our community.
Every day, every lesson, every connection at school counts. Thank you to our families for supporting your child’s regular attendance and helping them get the very best from their time at St Kevin’s.
Sensory Garden project
The students in this project have been very excited to see their seeds start sprouting. Broadbeans, snow peas, peas and carrots are currently sprouting and the succulent garden bed is looking a lot healthier! Well done to these students for their continued learning and responsibility in maintaining this area.
As always, if you need any support with your child’s wellbeing please feel free to send me an email.
Dominique Abbey