Principal: Olga Lyons
Deputy Principal: Peter Sanderson
Parish Priest: Fr. John Corrigan
Phone: 55681371
We Acknowledge the Gunditjmara people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are gathered today.
We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and future. We acknowledge their stories, traditions and living cultures on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
The Wintery blast predicted for this week has well and truly arrived. Hopefully it moves on before the long weekend.
Last week we said farewell to Kim Chivizhe from 3/4L. Kim's family have relocated to NSW due to an employment opportunity. We wish them well.
We have a Healthy Eating policy which promotes healthy foods in our school. If parents are bringing food to the office for their children's lunch please consider healthy options.
The Moyne Winter Sports competition has been postponed again for Friday June 18. Hopefully this will be the final rescheduling.
Reports will be released on PAM this Friday after school and the 3 Way Conversations are taking place next Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Could parents please make sure they have booked an appointment. This is a great opportunity for parents, students and teachers to celebrate learning progress and identify future learning goals. I ask that parents arrive promptly for their appointments and adhere to the 15 minute time allocation.
Kind regards,
Olga Lyons, Principal
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Our School Vision & MissionThe attached file contains our current School Vision & Mission document. This year we are scheduled to review these documents with the Staff and School Advisory Council.
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The recent lockdown has certainly brought back the importance for us to acknowledge stress and implement self care in all our daily lives. In our classrooms we discuss what stress is. All people, children and adults, at various times will experience stress. Stress is the body’s reaction to change or overload. It can show up in children’s behaviour, emotions, body and thinking.
This can look like:
sleep changes or tiredness
changes in appetite or interest in food
returning to earlier behaviours (such as bedwetting or needing frequent comfort)
not enjoying or participating in usual interests or experiences
withdrawing from friends and family
changes in engagement in learning or academic results
irritability and frustration
fearfulness or constant worrying
tearfulness and crying
poor concentration
overreacting to small things
being physically run down or feeling unwell (for example, stomach pain or headaches)
mood swings
low levels of motivation.
Many of these signs of stress are similar to an adult’s experiences.
Self-care is a good way to manage stressWe encourage our students to practice self-care in a way that works for them.
Having said that, there are some common practices that most people find useful, including maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating well, getting enough sleep and exercise.
Some other strategies which you might find helpful in managing stress include:
Monitor your stress- recognise your own signs of stress and identify situations you find difficult, so you can be pro-active about managing stress during these times.
Learn how to manage your stress in positive ways- such as through exercise, relaxation, breathing, yoga, positive self-talk.
Be aware of your thinking habits- challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts.
Schedule ‘time out’ for yourself- pursue your hobbies or interests.
Connect- foster and maintain your personal relationships. A sense of belonging and connection is important for your wellbeing.
Relax- learn and use breathing techniques, progressive relaxation, visualisations or meditation to consciously relax your mind and body. Practice mindfulness by focusing your awareness on the present moment.
This week the sustainability group set up a recycling station outside the ICT Room. The recycling station has:
If you have any of these items for recycling, drop them at the Recycle Station outside the ICT lab.
If you have any question you can ask the sustainability leaders, Jorja and Andrew or Mr Steere.
Jorja Lowe & Andrew Gapes
Teachers, parents and students will have an opportunity to talk about the learning that has taken place so far this semester on June 15 or 16. Parents can log into PAM to make a 15 minute appointment time. All Foundation to Year 6 students are expected to attend with their parents.
Just a reminder, that if your child is showing any signs of a cold or the flu, they are to stay at home.
Visitors to the school are to be for essential reasons only.
Bookclub orders for Issue 4 will close on June 10
Future orders can be made by sending the order form and cash to the school office or via the online LOOP. Directions on how to use the LOOP are on the order page.
Canteen
Friday June 11 - NO CANTEEN
Thursday June 17 - Jenny McNeil, Nikki McCrohan, Amy Armstrong
Friday June 18 - Michael Pickett, Amy Simpson, Caitlin Down
Thursday June 24 - Marcelle Hennig, Hannah Carrucan, Elle Seath
Friday June 25 - LAST DAY OF TERM, NO CANTEEN
Library Reshelving - this can be done at anytime during the week of:
Monday June 14 - Donella Mulraney
Tuesday June 21 -
Sickbay Linen - the linen will be sent home with your child the Friday you are rostered on.
Friday June 11 - Nikki Payne
Friday June 25 - Bec Greene
Sporting Schools Program
THE LAST DAYS FOR SPORTING SCHOOLS WAS THIS WEEK, WEDNESDAY JUNE 9 & THURSDAY JUNE 10.
Attendance forms are located on the Skoolbag App. Attendance slips must be filled out by 10am for each day your child is attending Sporting Schools. Any child without an attendance form will not be permitted to attend.
https://www.moqproducts.com.au/skoolbag/installation-instructions/
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PAM InformationInstructions on how to complete a student absence and how to give permission for your child to go on a school excursion/activity.
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