Deputy Principal's Report

Welcome back to Term 2

We have already had a big start, with our senior students completing the cross country, Year 3 students preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well as after-school sports and activities back in full swing. Many parents at the gate have mentioned that their child seems more tired than usual. This is completely normal. Things should settle over the coming week as everyone eases back into the usual routine. If a pattern develops or things don't return to "normal", we are here to help.

Support with Routine and Homework

Re-establish a Routine: Morning and afternoon routines go a long way in helping our kids manage fatigue and emotional regulation. Consider when the best time is to tackle reading or other homework, which days are busier, and adjust the load accordingly. Where possible, keep to a daily schedule, including regular sleep and meal times.

Homework Planning: Help your child map out a homework plan for the week by breaking tasks into manageable chunks and scheduling specific times for study. Some children work best with a dedicated space and a set time, others respond well to a visual timer and some need regular breaks built in. What works for one child may not work for another, so much of this comes down to trial and error.

Organisational Strategies: Help your child build organisational skills. Whether that's using a planner, a to-do list, or a family system you already rely on. Think about what keeps you on track as an adult and consider whether a similar approach might work for your child.

Winter School Uniform

Over the next two weeks we will be transitioning to our Winter school uniform, including no hats from May 1st. Any change can present challenges for kids. Here is a Social Story to help prepare them if you need it.

Reminder 

A reminder to our community that students should not be bringing toys to school. Since returning from the holidays, we have noticed an increase in small plush toys and pouches of fidgets being brought in. While we understand these items are special, they can easily become lost or cause distractions during learning time.

Fidgets are only appropriate if they are being used as a support for learning, and this should be clearly communicated with your child’s teacher.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a focused learning environment for all students.

Thank you for your ongoing support,

Peggy McDonald & Laura Zeeng