To our wonderful community at St Therese's

Happy New Year!

Below is some great news about our upcoming programs!

Next month we are back onsite in our new Community Hub space and we have the following programs to offer and they are ALL FREE!

Everyone who is double vaccinated is welcome

Coffee and Chat is on Tuesday at 9:00am, beginning the March 1st, 2022.
English Classes, with child minding available, are on Wednesday at 9:30am - 11:30am beginning March 2nd, 2022.
Computer classes are on Thursday at 9:30am beginning the March 3rd, 2022.
Playgroup for parents and children aged 0-5 years in on Friday beginning March 4th, 2022.

Our community hub is open to everyone in our community so feel free to bring along your family and friends!

Please email Trish Lloyd to enroll in any or all of our programs at plloyd@sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au

I look forward to welcome you in!

Trish Lloyd

Wellbeing and Community Hub Leader

St Therese's Primary School

Cranbourne North

Back to school separation anxiety

It's the first day back, and some of your children might be feeling a little anxious about leaving you. Although many children settle straight in, the start of school can cause some children to regress into some separation anxiety.

Given the uncertainty of the last two years, it's normal for children to have some apprehensions and feel anxious about leaving you, especially if they're starting school for the very first time.

Top Tips

1. Make sure your child knows that you will be back, waiting outside when they finish (or whoever is picking them up).

2. Say goodbye and leave when it is time to go. Lingering can make it more difficult for your child to part with you and get on with their day.

3. Try a distraction. Go into the class and engage your child in an enjoyable activity before you leave to help get them settled.

Podcast: Back to school anxiety

We are thrilled to be joined by Dr Jodi Richardson who helps us explore anxiety through childhood and adolescence and provides us with her invaluable insights and strategies to help support children who have anxious moments.

https://send.hellostarfish.com/t/r-l-trullkly-okjmllkyl-k/

Gratitude prompts to use with your child

Practising gratitude not only teaches them to appreciate the little things in life, it also helps to improve their mood and overall wellbeing. Try these eight prompts with your kids today and notice the difference it starts to make in every day life.

https://send.hellostarfish.com/t/r-l-trullkly-okjmllkyl-u/

Webinar: The five year old brain

Dr Steve Kassem helps us to understand what's actually happening in a five year old’s brain, what events can affect this critical phase of brain development and shares tips on how to support healthy brain development in youth.

https://send.hellostarfish.com/t/r-l-trullkly-okjmllkyl-m/

Around the School

Welcome Back to School!

Some Happy Snaps around the school of our Year 4 students