Things to know
SANTA'S MAGICAL KINGDOM
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Love Our Street Clean Up
Last Saturday we went to our first ‘Love our Street 3162’ clean up. Alex K from 3/4A came too. Anyone that lives in Glen Eira can join. There were around 30 people and lots of kids. The local MP was there too. All you need to do is turn up each month to the location they say. We met all the other volunteers at Glen Huntly Station and they gave us gloves and a high-vis vests to make sure we were safe. They also gave us two bags (one for recycling and one for landfill) and an old milk container for cigarette butts. We picked up hundreds of cigarette butts, lots of paper and even an old glass candlestick. It is a good activity because it helps the environment and keeps the streets clean. Plus, it is lots of fun!
The aim is to collect 1 tonne of rubbish by November, so if other Ripponlea families join they may hit the target. Volunteering also means the school can get money for some things.
- Lenny (3/4C) and May (FA) Napoleone
The next clean up is on November 9 at 9:30am.
Email Jac Paltos at jacpaltos@yahoo.com.au if you want to join.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - WATER SAFETY, HEAT IN CARS AND THE HEALTH OF YOUR PETS
As we head into summer and have already being blessed with warmer days it is time to remind ourselves of some of the potential dangers that come with the hot weather. The Neighbourhood Watch of Glen Eira - Kingston have released a newsletter commenting on water safety, heat danger in cars and the health of your pets. Please read the bulletin below and help raise awareness on how to stay safe this summer.
PARENTING ANXIOUS CHILDREN
Caulfield Junior College - in the BER
Tuesday 19th November, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
RSVP at the office or via email Caulfield.jr.co@edumail.vic.gov.au
Does your child worry, feel anxious and seem stressed at times?
Would you like to gain a greater understanding of anxiety and learn some helpful strategies to support your child?
Learning to cope with anxiety, stress and fear, whilst a normal part of your child’s development, can be deeply challenging not only for children but also for parents and the family unit as a whole.
This information session will cover:
- Understanding the role of anxiety and normal childhood development
- The signs and symptoms in your children
- Types of anxiety disorders
- What’s helpful and not helpful
- Methods and strategies to support your children
- Relaxation techniques and tools, mindfulness, breathing etc.
- Where to go for more information/help
Fact sheets, practical exercises and brochures are also included.