News From Mr Smith
Dear School Community Members,
R U OK Day: Today is R U OK Day. R U OK Day is a time that we focus on connecting with the people around us and start a conversation with those in our world who may be struggling. The R U OK website has a wealth of wonderful information that is worth exploring as a family. The website:
- raises awareness of the support and help available for people who may be struggling
- provides strategies to reach out to someone struggling
- help students begin a conversation to connect with someone who may be struggling
I encourage families to teach their children the following ‘R U OK’ conversation:
Step 1: Ask R U OK?
Step 2: Listen attentively (without interjecting)
Step 3: Encourage action (“is there something I can help you with?”)
Step 4: Check in (follow up with the person)
State School Spectacular: We wish our State School Spectacular team all the very best for their performances on Saturday. The team, consisting of 16 Grade 5 and Grade 6 students, will perform at John Cain Arena in front of 8,000 spectators for two shows. We look forward to celebrating this incredible achievement at assembly on Monday morning. A huge shout out to Mrs Orford and Ms Stapleton for coordinating this amazing opportunity for our students.
Term 2 Social Service Activity: We are pleased to inform you that our Term 3 Social Service activity has been finalised by our Junior School Council.
Date: Friday, 20th September
Charity: Royal Children Hospital
Donation: Gold coin
Students and staff are invited to come to school dressed in their Sporting Team colours! Once again, congratulations to our Junior School Council for their leadership across our school.
2025 Planning: To assist with our planning for 2025, if your child will not be attending Mano in 2025, please advise the office ASAP.
End of Term Arrangements: Next Friday is the last day of term 3. Please note, students will be dismissed from school at 2:30pm next Friday. After School Care will begin at 2:30pm. Term 4 will commence on Monday, 7th October.
Thank you for supporting our school and have a great week.
Christian Smith