School Services

CRAZY SOCKS FUNDRAISER

Some photos from our recent fundraiser going towards St Vinnies Winter Appeal. We raised $200 dollars which will go towards the purchase of socks for those in need this Winter.

ATTENDANCE

UNIFORM SHOP

HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday 8.45am - 10am

Wednesday 8.45-10am

As families are purchasing items and preparing for the new school year the following information is a reminder about school uniforms! We take great pride in our uniform and would like to remind our families of expectations. Our uniform shop has all requirements and is very well priced with good quality materials! We ask that students do not wear branded clothes (this includes sports shorts and socks.) The sport shorts from the uniform shop are recommended as they are longer in style (as per our SunSmart policy!) Shoes are so important as they work hard! We ask that shoes are fully black (no white soles) and that canvas shoes are not worn (either for formal or sport) Please if you need support with uniforms or have any questions, message us or make contact when we are back at school. We are here to help! Below is the uniform requirements and remember to label all clothing especially jumpers and hats! We will let you know Uniform Shop arrangements. Orders can also be made online.

TUCKSHOP VOLUNTEERS

We need your help. If you can spare some time each week on a Friday, please consider volunteering. We will be unable to run the tuckshop if we do not have your support. Please message us if you can!

If anyone has time available on Fridays to be a volunteer in the tuckshop, please contact Kim on 0419 349 363.

Times:

9 - 10.30am

10.30 - 12pm

12 - 2pm

PLAYGROUP

Reconciliation Week at Playgroup

Thank you to everyone who came to Playgroup today as we celebrated Reconciliation Week. We read the story of Bunjil the Eagle and coloured in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.

We had so much fun playing, singing, dancing and crafting with you!

We hope to see you again next week!

CHILDREN CHATTER MATTERS

Pragmatics and Social skills - (From Vic Curriculum Personal & Social Capabilities.)

Developing resilience; Self-awareness: Identifying personal Strengths and skill sets, their likes and dislikes, needs and wants.
Identifying Strengths & skills in others, acknowledging, giving praise.
Emotions – identify these & how they impact on others

Extend their vocabulary through which to recognise and describe emotions and when, how and with whom it is appropriate to share emotions

Conflict resolution
Working effectively in a team
Describe the characteristics of respectful relationships and suggest ways that respectful relationships can be achieved. Look at diversity in gender, sex, culture etc.
Strategies for coping with difficult situations. They persist with tasks when faced with challenges and adapt their approach when first attempts are not successful.
Students recognise and appreciate the uniqueness of all people. They are able to explain how individual, social and cultural differences may increase vulnerability to stereotypes.
Describe ways of making and keeping friends, including how actions and words can help or hurt others, and the effects of modifying their behaviour

Pragmatics and Social skills

Focus: Conflict resolution

Conflict can arise for any number of reasons. As adults we can model and guide our children to solve conflicts in the most effective way possible. Don’t forget not all conflicts can be resolved and we simply need to just agree to disagree. However, it is important to agree/disagree in a respectful manner.

Here are some comments you might like to promote around your house when not everybody is on the same page.

Agree:

“I think that’s a great idea, let’s go with it!”

Disagree:

“I can see what you’re saying, but I think this because…”
“That’s a good idea but how about …..?”
“I can sort of see your point of view, but we’re going to have to agree to disagree”

Have these phrases written and placed around the house for reminders

Here’s some conflict resolution topics you might like to discuss as a family (remember no put-downs);

dogs are better than cats
children should make their beds everyday
children should go to bed by 8 o’clock
children should only have 1 hour of tv each night
Collingwood is the best football team.

Don’t forget to praise your child/children when you hear them agree/disagree in a respectful manner.