Dear Families,
We are getting close to the end of term, one more week to go. This one has felt pretty long with lots of illness, staffing challenges and the last 2 weeks of rain. I hope everyone gets a good break at the end of next week.
There are some exciting things to look forward to next term with Bastille Day celebrations, skiing for our Grade 4s (on Mt Stirling) and our 56s (on Mt Buller), a new playground coming and athletics carnivals at the start of Spring.
Reports
Most student reports will come home with students this afternoon. Please note that some classroom teachers are away unwell so reports for those classes will come home on Monday.
Please take some time to read through the reports with your children. A conversation about how they are going in each learning area and talking through the personal and social capabilities is a good way to help them reflect on their learning and set some goals for next semester. Please contact your classroom teacher if you would like to discuss any aspects of the report.
Headlice
We have had some recurring headlice in the school this term. We are doing all we can at school to identify and inform parents and carers. Please make sure that you are vigilant with checking, treating and following up.
The Resilience Project - Mindfulness
Today’s presentation from The Resilience Project is all about Mindfulness.
Mindfulness is our ability to be calm and present at any given moment. We practise this by slowing down and concentrating on one thing at a time.
Thousands of studies have proven benefits include reduced stress, reduced rumination, increased memory, increased cognitive function and physical health benefits through improved immunity. View Part 4 of the series - https://theresilienceproject.com.au/parent-and-carer-hub/. Mindfulness can be practised through meditation, yoga, flow-states and daily activities such as cooking.
Wet Days
We have had a lot of wet days over the last couple of weeks. The grass areas on top terrace and bottom terrace struggle with lots of water and lots of feet. We have some plans to ease pressure on the yard during winter. These include opening the basketball court in the stadium at recess times, building another playground and creating some more undercover areas. I am hoping to have all of these in place next term.
Prep Enrolments
A reminder that Prep 2022 enrolment applications are due on the 15th July, which is the end of the first week back next term. If you know anyone who is planning to enrol a Prep student for next year please direct them to http://www.mansfieldps.vic.edu.au/enrolment.
Grade 5 and 6 Skiing
Grade 5 and 6 families received some information on skiing for this season. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the front office.
Balls at School
If your child is bringing a ball to school, football, downball etc, please make sure they have their name on them. That makes it much easier for the balls to find their way back to the kids. I try to get up to check gutters at the end of each week.
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
