Fairview

                                                   Ms Kerrie Neophytou

To Love Someone Means to See Him as God Intended Him - Fyodor Dostoevsky

We are fortunate to be able to experience diversity within our school community. The uniqueness of an inclusive school community provides an opportunity for individuals to grow and develop in many ways. A strong focus which Fairview advocates is a commitment to accept, care, embrace, understand and celebrate the difference in which we all bring to our community.

What does it mean to be part of a diverse community and be tolerant and patient? When I observe the children and their transition to school; so many integral factors influence their interaction. We encourage patience and tolerance to accept individual differences. We support children to become responsible for their interaction and these characteristics are key components of a community forming.

What I have noticed is that we are all in a hurry and that patience is not readily accessible, and as this patience diminishes, judgement appears. I understand that our patience is directly linked to how much time we have to stop and process an event. I applaud the adults that do this so beautifully when they collect their children from school. They take the time to question and discuss events of the day that relate to their child. The parents respond patiently when their child is a little confused and support their child’s needs. They take the time to discuss an event and guide their children through a process of showing empathy and understanding.

It is very easy to have an opinion however, not have a thorough understanding. This is crucial in how children interact with each other. As adults, it is our role to guide the children through this process of personal growth, but to also develop their interpersonal skills.

It is also our responsibility, to ensure we do not blur or prejudice our children’s perceptions of our immediate and wider community. Discussions concerning our strengths and weaknesses help provide the children with an opportunity to identify their own needs and their peers’ contributions.

All the children in Fairview make a valuable contribution to our school community. It is evident during our Assembly sessions, how the children’s participation has helped to establish a diverse, yet united community. A true blessing!

The world is not a play-ground; it is a school-room. Life is not a holiday, but an education. And the one eternal lesson for us all is how better we can love.

Henry Drummond

Wellbeing Family Project

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Term 2 Assembly Dates

(Please note a swap with Prep J and Prep M)