Principal's Report
If no mistake you have made, but losing you are. A different game you should play.
Yoda, Jedi Master 896BBY-4ABY
Welcome to the Week 6 Term Three newsletter.
Many thanks to all in our community who participated in the opportunity to discuss the learning of their children with teachers in the last week. As always remember that if you were unable to make it that's okay; if you would like to speak with your child's teacher please feel free to contact the school to make a time to speak with them.
Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost, Poet (1874-1963)
Further to the last newsletter where I discussed the notion of behaviour and standards and what we as a school stand for. 'Stand tall, Walk proud!' covers it all but the NSW Department of Education has a Code of Conduct for all employees, there is also a Workplace Charter of Dignity and Respect. For students the expectations are just as clear and are set out 'Behaviour code for students' which appeared in the last newsletter. Below are provided the 'actions' that flow from the Behaviour Code.
'NSW public schools are committed to providing safe, supportive and responsive learning environments for everyone. We teach and model the behaviours we value in our students.
Behaviour code for students: actions
Promoting the learning, wellbeing and safety of all students in NSW Public Schools is a high priority for the Department of Education.
We implement teaching and learning approaches to support the development of skills needed by students to meet our high standards for respectful, safe and engaged behaviour.
Respect
- Treat one another with dignity
- Speak and behave courteously
- Cooperate with others
- Develop positive and respectful relationships and think about the effect on relationships before acting
- Value the interests, ability and culture of others
- Dress appropriately by complying with the school uniform or dress code
- Take care with property
Safety
- Model and follow departmental, school and/or class codes of behaviour and conduct
- Negotiate and resolve conflict with empathy
- Take personal responsibility for behaviour and actions
- Care for self and others
- Avoid dangerous behaviour and encourage others to avoid dangerous behaviour
Engagement
- Attend school every day (unless legally excused)
- Arrive at school and class on time
- Be prepared for every lesson
- Actively participate in learning
- Aspire and strive to achieve the highest standards of learning
The principal and school staff, using their professional judgement, are best placed to maintain discipline and provide safe, supportive and responsive learning environments. The department provides a policy framework and resources such as Legal Issues Bulletins, access to specialist advice, and professional learning to guide principals and their staff in exercising their professional judgement. In this context the NSW Government and the Department of Education will back the authority and judgement of principals and school staff at the local level.
The end of term fast approaches so as always cherish your children, for the days are long and the years are short.
The capacity to learn is a gift;
The ability to learn is a skill;
The willingness to learn is a choice.
Frank Herbert (1920-1986) Author of Dunes
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Martin Luther King Jr (1929-1968)