Head of Junior School
Term 1 Week 6
As we continue our journey into our three school expectations this term: Be Kind, Be Safe and Be Respectful, over the next fortnight we will look at Being Safe. Safety raises a number of questions amongst our students as there is safety in the home, at school, online, in public, on the roads, near water and various other places which require safety.
We must be safe and feel safe. There are three main principles to consider when addressing safety:
- We all have the right to be safe. Us and those around us.
- It is ok to say, ‘no’ if you feel unsafe or unsure.
- Nothing is so bad that it can’t be told to an adult if you feel unsure about it.
Over the next few weeks, we will look at how we can contribute to our school environment in order to make sure we are safe, and that others feel safe too. Self-Control plays a big part in safety, especially if we can be in control of our body and our actions.
A beautiful verse from the Bible that teaches us so wisely is from Matthew: Do for other people the same things you want them to do for you. Matthew 7:12 or it is also written in Luke 6:31 as Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Attendance at School
I am becoming increasingly worried about the attendance or part attendance of some of our students at school. Whilst it might seem convenient to arrive a little late or leave early, this is not upholding the high standards of Calrossy or prioritising education, routines or timeliness. I am disappointed that this has become an acceptable process amongst some of our families. The school day is not long, and learning is jam packed into the day in order to meet curriculum expectations and provide great opportunities. Please support the class, the teachers, the administrative staff and your child by being prompt to school and upholding the hours of the full school day. Students should be dropped off in plenty of time to be in class by 8:50am when the bell goes and should not be collected before 2:55pm in the afternoon.
Hot Tip: Reading aloud is so valuable because it helps to build comprehension. If your child doesn’t love this, then perhaps you can model reading aloud to them. Reading aloud to the dog, a younger sibling or a favourite toy is also a great steppingstone for building confidence. The more our children read aloud, the more natural it will become.
I look forward to accompanying our Calrossy Swimmers to the HRIS Swimming on Thursday. Good Luck!
Have a wonderful week.
Claire Dalziel
Head of Junior School