Dear Families and Friends

LEADERSHIP

Last week we had the pleasure of speaking with our future leaders of 2024. We were so proud to hear our current school captains of 2023 talk to the Year 5 students about the lessons they had learnt from their time as leaders. They talked about being brave, stepping outside of their comfort zone, walking the walk not just talking the talk, living and practicing our school values every day, showing a growth mindset and believing that when mistakes were made they learnt from them and most importantly being kind to others and setting a good example for others to follow. We encouraged all Year 5’s to have a go, take a risk and step outside of their own comfort zones to think how they could be leaders in 2024, as it is not just the school or sports captains but the whole cohort of Year 6’s who will set the tone and show the younger students what it means to be leaders. We wish all the students well as they begin to prepare for their leadership journey and we thank our current leaders of 2023 for leading the way.

Speaking of Leadership- Our 2023 School Captains had the honour of visiting Parliament House on the 11/10. Thank you Ms. Nikki Boyd M.P. for hosting our leaders for the day and teaching them about the inner workings of Parliament House.

YEAR 6 CAMP

Next week our Yr. 6 students head off to camp at Camp Coolum Luther Heights. They leave on Tuesday and return on Friday. We wish them all a safe and adventurous week of fun, friendship and flying foxes!  We hope they make the most of this chance to develop new friendships and to cement lasting bonds before they leave for High School next year. What a great way to finish the year!

Over the next few weeks, the children and teachers will be very busy working hard on completing assessment tasks, checking in on reading, refining problem solving skills in Maths and finishing English, Health, Technology and Music tasks but most importantly they will be reflecting on and celebrating a year of wonderful learning achievements. While many children embrace the chance to show their teacher how much they have learnt and are easily able to reflect on their successes and challenges, some children may feel a little overwhelmed at this time of year with all the expectations they feel they need to meet.

But…..

We can help our children to navigate these challenges through helping to instil in them a “Growth” mindset.

Below are 6 tips for promoting a “growth mindset” in children.

1. Help children understand that the brain works like a muscle, that can only grow through hard work, determination and lots and lots of practice.
2. Don’t tell students they are smart, gifted or talented since this implies they were born with the knowledge, and does not encourage effort and growth.
3. Let children know when they demonstrate a growth mindset. “I can always improve so I’ll keep trying.”
4. Praise the process. It’s effort, hard work and practice that allow children to achieve their true potential.
5. Embrace mistakes and challenges. Children sometimes learn the most when they make mistakes. Let them know they are a big part of the learning process. There is nothing like the feeling of struggling through a very difficult problem, only to finally break through and solve it.
6. Encourage participation and collaborative group learning. Children learn best when they are immersed in a topic and allowed to discuss and learn with their peers.

(Based on research in Dr Carol Dweck- Revisits the Growth Mindset)

Now that the days are starting to get warmer please remember that it is an expectation that all children wear hats during play times and PE lessons. The rule is “No Hat, no Play!” Please remember to name your child’s hat as it makes it much easier to return lost hats to their owners.

Children that do not wear hats are expected to be in the CSA areas during break times.

Thank you to all the wonderful parents and community members who sent lovely delicious treats to the school for our staff to share on our World Staff Appreciation day last Friday.

We truly did feel appreciated and valued.

THANK YOU!

BOOKLISTS are ready.  

Bedrock Books are our preferred supplier for 2024.  The BOOK LISTS are on the Bedrock Books website. Please make sure you order for the correct year level for your child/ren for 2024.

P-2  has been swimming for 2 weeks already!

Children will be swimming every Thursday and Friday for 5 weeks- a total of 10 lessons.  The last day of swimming will be Friday 17th November. Please make sure monies have been finalised. 

DATE CLAIMER: Junior Swimming Showcase:  Friday 24^th November

Prep 9-10am

Year 1, 10-11am (Year 1's from 1/2A swim with this group)

Year 2  11-12noon (Year 2's from 1/2A swim with this group)

Thank you from Mrs Ryan

Our Vision: “To inspire students to reach their full potential in a safe, caring and educationally challenging environment.”