P&F news

Tuesday 31st May at 7.30pm is the next meeting.  This will be offered in a face to face format at the school, along with an online option for those that cannot make the session but would like to tune in to hear what is discussed.  The P&F is made up of families from our community.  Without those who offer their time and input, the amazing events and opportunities we have would not be possible.  All are welcome to attend and share their ideas.  It is not about being “stuck with a job” or having to take on duties.  We would love to welcome as many members of our community as possible.

Eco Fest

Volunteers for Sausage Sizzle Wanted

Our Seniors are again planning and hosting our annual Eco Fest.  This is a great day to showcase our school value of Stewardship and the wonderful environmental practices we are engaging in at school and the organisations that help to support this.  As part of a wonderful couple of hours, we are planning to put on a Sausage Sizzle.  With over 500 hungry mouths to feed, we are looking for some eager volunteers to support our community and help cook some snags.  If you think you could offer some time or assistance, please contact either the Year 5/6 teachers or myself to indicate your interest.  Even just 30 minutes would be amazing and greatly appreciated!

Give a little kindness

Our year 3 Galah’s did a great job today reminding us about kindness and care for creation.  They got us all up and moving today on assembly with this wonderful song.  They did a great job and the message was very well received.  (Link here)

Go to the crying child [Parenting Tip]

I came across this great article from Perth Children’s Occupational Therapy service.  I have included an extract here.  It can be helpful to remember that what seems small to us, can be big to a little person.  Sometimes an extra hug is all it takes.

Go to the crying child. Especially the child under 7. The wrong coloured pencil, the sand in their shoe, the book that they didn’t want to read - it is all a big deal to them.

Think about the life experiences they have had. They haven’t experienced what we have and therefore have no frame of reference for how big their problem objectively is.

Their brain is also still in the egocentric stage of development, where everything is all about them.

Plus, their prefrontal cortex isn’t anywhere near as developed as an adult’s, meaning they do not have the ability to regulate themselves, or are only just beginning to learn this.

Meeting a child’s feelings with shame, ridicule or punishment also puts their nervous system under stress and their brain in a more reactive state, meaning they will remain in a heightened state and be more likely to become upset or triggered again.

If a child is upset, go to them.

And as always - parents, teachers, anyone caring for children - you won’t get it right 100% of the time. We are all still learning and doing the best we can with the resources we have.

Have a great weekend

Ros