5-8 Community News

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome back to Term 4 and to face-to-face learning. 

It is pleasing watching students return to school and particularly eager to have conversations with their peers and teachers. Given that the beginning of this term looks slightly different, it also brings about a busy term. We welcome back our TA conversations which will occur in Weeks 4 and 5. You can request a booking via PAM and these sessions will occur over Zoom. We really value the opportunity to have a conversation with you about your child's progression.

In Week 10, our students will engage in Early Commencement Week. During this week, learning activities will occur with your child/'s new TA teacher, classroom teacher and with their peers.

This week, and throughout this term, there has been a strong focus on having our students label their emotions. We know the transition from home to school is at times daunting and we value the opportunity for our students to return to school, feeling even more supported.

Across the term, students will familiarise themselves with the Zones of Regulation. Staff encourage our students to label their emotions and to find and use strategies to support them when they find themselves in one of the four zones (see attached). Please see and use this visual to support your child's wellbeing if needed as it will be consistently referred to in the classroom spaces.

We look forward to seeing all students on-site at the beginning of Week 4 in their new uniforms, hats and masks.

Anthony Poppa and Corey Carver

5-8 Community Leaders