Wellbeing & Engagement 

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

🌟 PBL Focus: Teamwork & Respect

This week our PBL focus is Teamwork, with a strong emphasis on Respect. Students are learning how to play games fairly and cooperatively.

We are reminding students to:

• Know and follow the rules
• Decide together who starts the game
• Wait patiently for their turn
• Show respect at all times
• Say something kind at the end of the game

Working together and treating others with respect helps everyone enjoy playtime 😊

Community Connection

To support the development of teamwork and respect, PCYC have been regular and valued visitors to our school. Sergeant Jason and Zane have been working with a group of our Year 5 students through the Team Up program, supporting students to build positive relationships, communication skills, and cooperation.

In addition to the Team Up sessions, Jason and Zane have also been running engaging games during break times, encouraging inclusive play and positive social interactions across the school.

Their consistent presence, enthusiasm, and positive relationships with students make a meaningful difference to our school community. We greatly value the time, energy, and support that PCYC provide and thank them for their ongoing commitment to our students.

Wellbeing & Behaviour at Our School

To support our PBL focus on Teamwork and Respect, we are sharing the Touch Football rules with families. Taking time to go through these rules at home helps students clearly understand expectations for safe, fair, and respectful play at school. When students know the rules before playing, it reduces misunderstandings, supports positive behaviour, and ensures everyone can enjoy the game safely. We ask parents and carers to please discuss these rules with their children and reinforce the importance of following them during play.

GSPS School Football Rules

1. Teams

• Similar number of players per team on the field
• Mixed-ability teams

2. Start & Restart of Play

• Game starts with a kick
• After a try is scored, the scoring team restarts with a kick in their half

3. The Touch

• A touch is made with one hand on any part of the body, clothing, or ball (except the face)
• After a touch:
  • The player stops
  • Places the ball on the ground
  • Steps over the ball

4. Number of Touches

• Each team has 6 touches to score
• On the 6th touch, possession changes

5. Passing the Ball

• Dummy half must pass, cannot score
• Pass backwards or sideways only
• Forward pass = change of possession
• No throwing the ball to score

6. Scoring a Try

• A try is scored by placing the ball down on or over the try line
• No diving (for safety)
• Defenders must be approximately 5 metres back at the rollball

7. Defending Rules

• Defenders must retreat 5 metres after each touch
• No blocking, pushing, or grabbing
• No interference at the rollball

8. Safety Rules (Very Important)

• Light touch only – no heavy contact
• No ankle tapping, tripping, pushing, barging, or tackling
• Unsafe/disrespectful play →  brief sit out
• Continued unsafe/disrespectful play →  Ban
• Repeated ban → quiet play - library or computer room 

9. Sidelines & Out of Bounds

• If the ball or player goes over the sideline:
  • Possession changes
  • Restart with a tap and pass inside the field

10. Spirit of the Game

• Respect all players 
• Play fairly
• Encourage teammates
• Respect the referee/teacher 
• Have fun! 

Every Day Counts – Attendance Matters

Regular school attendance is essential for students’ learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging. Being at school every day helps students stay connected to routines, friendships, and classroom learning.

If your child is unable to attend school for any reason (including illness, family circumstances, travel, or other commitments), please notify the school as soon as practical. Where possible, providing a return date assists us to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.

School staffing and resources are allocated based on student enrolment and attendance records, so it is important that absences are communicated to the school.

Thank you for supporting positive attendance habits and student success.

🏆 House Competition Update

Congratulations to Watson House, who won this week’s Bin It to Win It competition! As a reward, Watson House students earned some extra playground time. 

Don’t forget, our House Photo Competition is still running — this is a great opportunity for everyone to get involved and show their house spirit.

🏅 Attendance Award – First Five Weeks

• Bishop House: 93.73%
• Campbell House: 93.31%
• Lucas House: 92.66%
• Watson House: 92.02%

Well done to Bishop House, who will be celebrating their attendance win with a sausage sizzle on Thursday 🌭

Let’s keep working together to support attendance, teamwork, and positive house pride!

News from Chappy Sonia

Chappy continues to support our students in positive and engaging ways. On Monday and Tuesday, Chappy will be giving out fruit to promote healthy eating and encourage positive wellbeing choices.

Students have also been enjoying the “Minute to Win It” games, which have been a big hit and support teamwork, confidence, and fun.

In addition, Chappy has been working in classrooms to support student learning, engagement, and positive relationships.

Thank you to Chappy for the wonderful support she provides to our school community.

SPORT

All our students participated with GREAT energy and pride at the zone swimming carnival. Their efforts in and out of the pool were fantastic.

These students were successful in gaining selection in the Macintyre Zone School Sport 9-12 Years Swimming team to compete at the DDSS Swimming Trial in Gatton on Wednesday 4th March:

Blaize S, Zac G, Rocky B, Lucy T, Poppy C, Ollie S, Sam H, Avery J, Archie S and Oscar P.

Congratulations to you all and I know you will represent your school and community with GREAT pride and distinction.

Macintyre Zone School Sport Netball Trials were held on were held last Friday at the Goondiwindi Netball Courts. The 7 girls who attended gave their all and played very well in the warm conditions. Special congratulations to Grace Carter for being selected in the team.

Playgroup (Age-Appropriate Play Based Activities)

Mrs Erica Clark and Mrs Donna Norman will be teaching Playgroup this term.

Wednesdays 9am to 10:30am. Follow the Red Flags at the Prep Precinct. Bring your GREAT Mates hat, morning tea and a water bottle (and a parent)!!

THEMES- Term 1

Week 6 - STEAM Marine Science

Week 7- Building Skyscrapers

Week 8- Future Me

Week 9- Things to count everywhere

Week 10- Easter Celebration

Playgroup supports children and families to build relationships, skills and confidence through play. All welcome.