School News and Information 

Photos from the Stage 1 Thalgarrah Excursion

Our Week 6 You Can Do It Champions!

Kindergarten Koalas

Stevie received her You Can Do It award for helping others play and learn.

1/2 Magpies

Henry received his You Can Do It award for always thinking positively about everything he does.

1/2 Possums

Aiden received his You Can Do It award for being like ‘Rosie Resilience’ and not letting the small things get him down.

3/4 Bilbies

Pippa received her You Can Do It award for always having the ability to bounce back and positively move forward.

3/4 Wombats

Amelia received her You Can Do It award for navigating tricky social situations and taking responsibility for her actions.

5/6 Emus

Pippa received her You Can Do It award for looking after her peers, ensuring their understanding of tasks.

5/6 Dingoes 

Elsie received her You Can Do It award for stopping to assist an injured competitor during the 200m sprint at the Athletics Carnival (forgoing her own success).

Congratulations Merit Award Winners!

K-2

3-6

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You Can Do It

This fortnight we will be focusing on what it looks like to use a positive habit of the mind when being resilient.  

Negative Habits of the Mind to Eliminate to Help Build Emotional Resilience  

•     Self-Downing – thinking that you are useless or a total failure when you have been rejected or have not achieved a good result (replace with Accepting Myself). 

Accepting Myself– not thinking badly about myself when I make a mistake. 

Things to Say to Encourage Emotional Resilience 

When you catch a young person being emotionally resilient, say: 

“That was great. You didn’t let yourself get too angry.” 

“When I raised my voice with you earlier today, I noticed that while you were upset, you weren’t furious. Knowing how to control your temper is a great skill to have.” 

“You seem to really have learned how not to get too nervous and to relax before exams. That will help you be successful.” 

“You really controlled your nerves when you gave that speech.” 

“You see, talking with someone about the problem can help you feel less upset.” 

“You didn’t let that setback stop you from trying. Great!” 

“You really are learning that sticks and stones can break your bones but words can never hurt you.” 

“You seem not to have blown that event out of proportion. That helps you to be in control.” 

“You really seem to know the meaning of ‘resilience.’” 

“Even though you haven’t made the team yet, you seem to have a really positive outlook.” 

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