Dear Families,
Yesterday afternoon our staff Professional Learning session was focused on staff wellbeing and was led by Jo and Kate from Growing Minds. They are using a Positive Psychology model to support our staff to reflect on, monitor and implement strategies that support our wellbeing and mental health. We have committed to working with them once each term for the next couple of years so that we can look after ourselves and each other.
ANZAC Day Ceremonies
Last Friday we had a short ANZAC ceremony during assembly. Summer Kipping read The Ode and Mrs Sketcher played the Last Post and Reveille. Students and staff observed a moment’s silence. Thank you to our school captains who also lay a wreath as part of the ANZAC service in Mansfield on Sunday.
Michael Carr-Gregg – Resilience and Wellbeing
Next week we are supporting an event coordinated by St Mary’s Primary School. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is coming to Mansfield to speak to local school staff about resilience and student wellbeing. He is also running a free parent session at 7:00pm on Wednesday May 5th at the Performing Arts Centre. If you would like to attend the parent session, you can register here. More information on the poster attached.
IGA Community Rewards
Next week I will be attending a presentation of Community Rewards funding from Marks IGA. Mansfield Primary School will receive $1700 that will be spent directly on resources that will support our students. Thank you to Stephen and Greg for the program and to all those people who donate their rewards points to Mansfield Primary School. If you shop at the IGA and would like to donate rewards points please speak to one of the IGA staff.
State Swimming
Congratulations to Seb Walker, Kezi Wolfe and Jarrah Jackson. They competed in the State Swimming Championships in Melbourne on Monday. Many of our classes were able to watch the races online and cheer for our swimmers. Isn’t it amazing that we can watch Primary School State Swimming on the TV?
Music Scholarship
Radio Mansfield has announced an annual music scholarship. This is a great opportunity for our students. Please see the notice attached if you are interested.
Uniform
Could families please support us to ensure that students come to school in full school uniform. This is particularly important for senior students as they set an example for the rest of our kids. If you are seeking an exemption for your child, please email it to me. We have second-hand jumpers available for purchase at the school office.
Like always, please get in touch with us with any questions or concerns. Call or email your classroom teacher, call the front office or email me tom.macmunn@education.vic.gov.au.
Have a great weekend.
Take Care,
Tom
