Wellbeing Report
Andre Campbell
Thank you for being so positive and flexible during drop off and pick up times. Mary and I always enjoy a quick chat in the mornings and it’s been a fantastic way to get to know you.
This term we have experienced many calm starts to our school day and the children quickly settle into their morning routines. We are so proud of your efforts for getting your child to school on time. Since the weather has become colder and the term has dragged on, some children have needed a little more support in the mornings and we are happy to help. Please speak to staff if you having any troubles.
Learning Never Stops
During the holidays keep in mind that everyday activities can be fun learning opportunities. Pretending, creating and helping allows your child to discover new things.
- Let your child’s imagination run wild! Encourage them to play dress ups or pretend to be a favourite character. Ask them tell you about it!
- What meals can you and your child prepare together? Cooking teaches about healthy food, numbers and measurement, science, sharing and new words.
- Read with your child every chance you get, words are everywhere! Talk about signs, food labels, and always keep a book handy. Encourage your child to draw or tell stories about things that they see around them.
Thanks everyone for a great term and we hope you have a relaxing and fun holiday break.
Playtime-Including Others
Including others in your games and activities makes everyone feel good. It mean that you are generous and willing to share your time with others and care about their feelings. If you include others in your games, they are more likely to include you when you are looking for someone to play with or talk to.
Tips-
- Don’t think that your game will be wrecked if you invite someone else to join your games sometimes.
- Remember that if you refuse to let people join your games you hurt their feelings.
- Look around and see if anyone looks as though they would like to be a part of a game. They might show this by asking if they can play or just standing nearby themselves.
- Smile and say something like, “Why don’t you play too?” in a friendly voice.
- Find ways to make the game work to allow another person to play or take turns.
- Don’t ignore people who would like to be included in your game or look lonely.
Head Lice
This term it’s been fantastic that we have had only small number of head lice in the school. We ask parents to work with us to keep our reports low and to continue to treat and monitor your children’s hair. Please notify the office or tell your child’s teacher when you treat your child so lice alert notes can issued on COMPASS. Reminder-any child found with live lice will be excluded from school until they are treated.
Pantry Food Can Drive
A big thank you to the families who have donated to our pantry food can drive. If you are in a position to do so, we are continuing to accept non-perishable items to community pantry food drive. Donations can be dropped off at the school office. Items which will help families include-
- Rice & pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Tomato/BBQ sauce
- 2-minute noodles
- Stock - liquid/cubes
- Tinned vegetables
- Cake mixes, pancake mix and jelly
- Muesli bars, biscuits and crackers
- Cooking oil
- Tea, coffee and milo
- Shampoo, conditioner, tooth paste, liquid soap, tissues and toilet paper
- Laundry liquid, paper towel, cleaning sprays, sponges and wipes
- Dog and cat food including tinned and dry
General Enquiries for Second Hand Uniform
For parents looking to purchase second hand uniform you can contact the office or the Wellbeing Team any time, Monday through to Friday. We are happy to make up bags (providing we have the stock) if parents cannot get to the school for our sales.
State School Relief
We can help families who are experiencing financial hardship to purchase school uniform. Please email Kristy from Wellbeing Team for assistance at- kristy.malcolm@education.vic.gov.au
Chaplain Requests
The Department of Education has made some changes to the National Student Wellbeing Program in schools. For parents and carers interested, you need to sign a consent form in order for Jeanette Nortcliffe to see your child. Jeanette.Nortcliffe@education.vic.gov.au
Fruit & Veg Available
Fruit are available in the classrooms for students to eat. Every week, Food Bank supply the school with a variety of fresh fruit & veg., including apples, oranges, pears and carrots.
Breakfast Club Monday & Tuesday 8:15am-8:45am in the German Room
All students can come to school early and have breakfast at school. The Breakfast Club program is run by Jeanette, our school chaplain, Sandy Walter our German teacher and our team of volunteer parents. Food Bank supply breakfast items including a range of breakfast cereals, bread, fresh fruit, tins of spaghetti and other staples. Parents are most welcome to walk their children down to check out the range of choices that are be offered. To avoid disappointment, please try to drop your child off by 8:30am. Breakfast Club must close at 8:45am in order for the classrooms to start.
Community Pantry Open Monday, Tuesday & Friday Afternoons in the Hall Foyer
If you did not know, we open our community pantry 3 afternoons per week. People can help themselves to a range of products including breakfast staples such as long life milk, cereals, soups, rice dishes and fruit. All families will need to do is bring their own bags. At school drop off time, we will have hampers available at the kiss and drop. Please ask Mary or myself and we will pop the hamper into your car. If you know someone going through a rough patch please reach out and let the Wellbeing Team know. For any enquiries please email the Wellbeing Team at-
Jeanette.Nortcliffe@education.vic.gov.au
Andre.Campbell@education.vic.gov.au
Kristy.Malcolm@education.vic.gov.au
Activities at Lunchtime- German Room
Monday & Tuesday-Craft Club
Thursday-Lego Club
Our activity clubs at lunchtime have been extremely popular. For children looking for something fun, make more friends and being creative they may be interested in coming to craft club or Lego club. Student can also do colouring in, hang out with friends or just make something out of the materials on hand.
In craft club, the younger children have been back again making paper people, cat’s eyes and pom poms. We have also been making friendship bracelets which has sparked much enthusiasm and excitement. If families have any old costume jewellery at home, we are recycling beads to give them a new life. All donations kindly accepted!
In Lego club, today we will be finishing the Woori Farm. Next term, we will be starting the Woori supermarket. I have collected from families a large quantity of little packs from when Woollies ran the Supermarket little brick campaign. The kids appear quite keen to start this new project and I’m hoping it will generate some great conversations about health, nutrition and all other aspects about running a business.
Attendance & Absences
We encourage parents and carers to refer to COMPASS for information happening at school. Schools are required to work towards IMPROVING THE ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY RATES of our students. When your child is going to be away parents and carers need to notify the school through COMPASS. This really helps us as we are able to communicate effectively with all relevant staff early in the school day.
Attendance Data
Over the time a child attends school, having 1 or 2 days absence does not seem like much but it does add up and can impact on missed learning opportunities.
