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Issue 11 · 10 Oct 2019

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Dear Parents and Guardians,, NOTHING.This is the classic response to the question "What did you learn at school today?", 'Nothing' in this situation can mean a number of things and the least likely is actually nothing. Children often find it difficult to articulate with enough words the context that allows you to understand a scenario fully. Thus they may have tried in the past to explain what they did at school but your clarifying questions (to get more context and better understand) frustrated them and they simply learned that 'Nothing' is a quick response to avoiding this series of question and responses., As children learn new concepts they can be challenged when asked to explain. Learning is a messy business. Sometimes you feel lost, sometimes dumb, sometimes annoyed, sometimes worried and sometimes just like you are wandering around int he dark bumping into things. In this situation a child will also say 'Nothing' as they really do believe they haven't learnt anything - in fact they often during the process of learning feel like they have lost something (the confidence and automaticity of the previous level of knowledge)., Another really common reason for 'Nothing' as a response is that this stops the conversation and the child is then free to embark on more interesting activities - playing outside, listening to music, using a device etc., If in conversation you discover that your child actually has learned nothing that day it is a great teachable moment. Ask your child if they think it might be important for them to share that with their teacher. Discuss respectful ways to give this feedback to a teacher who may not have been aware that the child already knows that content. Children who are naturally respectful may not realise that it is important for them to have a voice and let their teacher know if they are not learning anything new. While revision is an important step in connecting prior knowledge to new knowledge there should always be part of a lesson that introduces something new. If your child is not able to articulate this to their teacher this might be where you will need to offer to meet with the teacher or send an email to clarify., Learning is the key that will unlock your child's future. We want them to be excited and curious about it; willing to get a bit messy during learning and to be actively learning every day. , 2020 PREP TRANSITION, SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY: MONDAY 18th NOVEMBER , THIS IS A DOSCEL SCHOOL REVIEW DAY, _________________________________________________, Congratulations, Thank you, PRAYER

Dates TERM DATES 2019 - 2020, DIARY DATES

Awards AWARDS

Around the School END OF TERM DISCO, JUNIOR SWIMMING AND MEDICAL PROFILES IN PAM, 3/4 CAMP - PAM PERMISSION AND MEDICAL PROFILES, ST VINNIES CHRISTMAS APPEAL, FRENCH DAY

Information to Families GRADE 6 SOCIAL JUSTICE FUNDRAISING, ICYPOLES - DURING TERM 1 & 4, FRIDAYS, $1 or $5 per term, Icy Poles will be available to order on CDFpay in Term 4. , A separate order for each child is necessary. Money will not be accepted on the day., You can order by the week at $1 or $5 for a term (paid by week one). Please note that there will be no refunds for absences., SUNHATS TERM 1 & 4 - “No hat, No play”, BELL TIMES, 2020 ENROLMENTS, PHONES, TABLETS, IPADS, WE ARE BECOMING eSmart

SPORTS NEWS CRICKET CLINIC, JUNIOR SWIMMING PROGRAM, DIVISION ATHLETICS - CASEY FIELDS

PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE MEMBERS, PARENTS AND FRIENDS MEETING, UNIFORM AND HOT LUNCH ORDERS, REQUIRE CDFpay, BOOK CLUB

PAM PAM INSTRUCTIONS - feeling like you need assistance? Please bring your phone into the office and we will assist you in getting PAM up and running.

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