Flourishing Families Online Series

It is not too late to register for the last session in the Flourishing Families series next week. It was great to see so many Great Ryrie parents attend the first four sessions. Here is what one parent had to say:

"The Flourishing Families webinar series have really helped us as a family, find new ways to communicate, consider and conquer the daily changing world. It has been so nice to feel part of the wider community, when this year has tried to close those doors. Oh for the day, that we can cross that barrier and feel the warmth of GRPS once more. Learning about character strengths, emotion acknowledgement and recognition and tiny changes in habit, have been so valuable too. I look forward to the remaining 2 Thursday sessions." Kate Kenna

For more information, please see the flyer included on our Community page at the end of this Newsletter, or access via the Compass News Feed sent earlier this week.

To Register, click this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flourishing-families-ringwood-schools-tickets-123959757973

SESSION DATE: THURSDAY 7:30-9:00 via Zoom

19 November - Session 5 Mindsets for Success

The idea behind the Bucket Filler theory is that each interaction with another person is a chance to build wellbeing. The theory developed by Clifton and Rath is that people have an invisible bucket and that by doing something kind for someone, you not only fill their bucket but your own too!

Anyone can nominate a member of the Great Ryrie Community, by contacting me via Compass with your nomination and kind act.

Congratulations to our Bucket Fillers!

Zander in 12A: Bringing in a book for Mr Kendall’s daughter to borrow, that he knew she wanted to read and didn’t have at home. Nominated by: Mr Kendall

Jett in 12A: Supporting a friend to walk into school when he was feeling a bit sad about leaving his Mum. Nominated by: Kyuss and his Mum

Ava E in Foundation A: Giving her good friend Emily one of her teddies, to replace her favourite lost teddy. Nominated by: Miss Rose

Ella and Larry in Year 34B: Being wonderful, caring friends when welcoming back friends when they have had time away from school. Nominated by: Mrs Keenan

Mr Silverwood: Helping kids in need. Nominated by: Jess M

Clifford in 12C: Surprising the Office Staff with yummy treats and always using beautiful

manners when visiting the Office. Nominated by: Carly in the Office

Lachie in 12A: Being caring and thoughtful by going out of his way to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of his classmates. Nominated by: Mr Kendall

Bailey in 56C: Demonstrating the school values by including all children in down ball games at recess and being so welcoming to a new student. Nominated by: Mrs Rouda and Mrs Coney

Stephin in 56C: Demonstrating the school values of kindness and inclusivity at all times. You are a fantastic role model! Nominated by: Mrs Rouda

School Wide Positive Behaviour Support

Students have been busy making imovies to model how to be Respectful, Responsible, Learners in the classroom and playground. Each grade made a short video to show the whole school what these behaviours look and sound like when we are demonstrating our school values. Within each year level, students voted on the winning movie.

Congratulations to Foundation A for their wonderful imovie.

Great Ryrie Grapevine

We are a Respectful and Responsible Learning Community.

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