Rawlinson Primary School News

No. 10 - 7th April 2022

PRINCIPAL'S NEWS

Dear Parents,

What a tough term this has been.

Well over 100 students tested positive and a lot more than this had to isolate because of being a close contact. There is lots to be thankful for and there has been many bright moments. Your children have been amazing. They have shown so much resilience in accepting and moving forward regardless of the circumstances. Whether it be mask wearing, restricted lunch and play areas or the lack of class assemblies, they have simply smiled and got on with the task.

The staff at Rawlinson Primary School are outstanding. Despite the challenges that they faced, they too approached every day with a smile and an effort to engage every student in the activities of the day. It is extremely difficult to manage the education of 30 students when they are all attending at different times. Those away miss any new work that is done by those present and this needs to be repeated when they return. Students at home do not always do the work that has been set by the teacher via seesaw and connecting with them through Seesaw is not always as easy as it seems.

We have had no recorded cases in the last two days and I am hoping that after the holidays we can resume classes with everyone in attendance.

If you want to help your children academically through this disruption, then read, read and read some more with them.

Parents and carers who read aloud with children in a secure, safe and comfortable context motivate their children to read.

Parents’ perceptions, values, attitudes, and expectations play an important role in influencing their children’s attitudes toward reading, and subsequent literacy development. When children share a book with someone who makes them feel special, the attitude that reading is pleasurable is transferred to other reading encounters.

Relationship building

At the core of reading is a relationship and it is the bond between children and parents that is enhanced through reading together. It only takes ten minutes a day to build this relationship.

Children’s reading improves

The research is conclusive: When parents successfully support their children’s literacy learning from an early age, everyone benefits. When teachers and parents work together to support children’s reading and academic success, learning outcomes for all children improve.

Children read more
Students who read with their parents are better prepared for school. They begin school with knowledge of book language and familiarity with concepts of print. They understand how books work and have many more exposures to text types and vocabulary.

Children’s self-esteem improves

Knowing someone cares enough to take time out of a busy schedule to give you undivided attention around a book makes a significant difference to how students perceive themselves as learners and readers. When parents show an interest in their children’s learning, children respond positively.

Reading unites families through shared stories

When a family reads together, stories form a common ground for communicating. Stories bind families and help students makes sense of where they fit in the world.

Lastly, digital technology needs to be balanced, it is addictive and is stimulating. Children struggle to sleep if they have been on a computer then are told to go to bed. They should read a book not a computer before sleeping and reading with you will make them feel calmer.

Don’t miss out. Your children will grow up rapidly and as an older dad with children who are now adults I cannot wait for them to have children so that I can sit and read with them. It is the best, most pleasurable thing you can do as a parent.

Have a great holiday.

Darryl Dedman

Principal Rawlinson Primary School

CALENDAR

Friday 8th April

Last Day of Term 1

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WEEK 1 - TERM 2

Monday 25th April

Anzac Day Public Holiday : Students DO NOT ATTEND

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Tuesday 26th April
Students return to school 

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Wednesday 27th April

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Thursday 28th April

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Friday 29th April

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Do you have the Qkr! app on your phone?

Do you need help learning how to use it or install it?

All school payments including excursions can be paid via Qkr!

Just pop into the Office and we can help you!

ATTENDANCE

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

This fortnight's PBS focus is :

We are respectful when we accept and celebrate diversity. 


Students from B4 will have their work displayed

weeks 1 & 2 of Term 2.

Please visit the office to admire the work that is on display.

SCHOOL SECURITY

Living in close proximity to the school, we encourage you to help us by reporting any suspicious or unlawful activity you see taking place on the school grounds.  You can make a report to the following.

EDUCATION SECURITY:

9264 4771

POLICE GENERAL NUMBER:

131 444

LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS:

000

Remember:

Don’t place yourself in any danger.

Your safety comes first.

Actions must be handled by Police or the Education Department Security.

P & C NEWS

Uniform Shop

Open Days and Ordering.            

 

I’d like to remind you all that there will be no open days until I am able to operate out of one space. At present I have stock in a few different areas at the school so it makes opening more time consuming and complicated. 

You can still order on Qkr! at anytime, or with a paper order form from the office. During the holiday period there will be no paper orders collected nor will there be any deliveries. Deliveries will be made at the first Thursday of term 2, and normal deliveries will resume in week 2. 

Remember for any issues please contact me at rawlinson.uniforms@gmail.com I will endeavour to sort out any exchanges on my nominated volunteering days.

 

Leavers Shirts

They are nearly here!

I have had an update that the leavers shirt blanks have arrived at the warehouse! However they still need to be sent to the printers to be printed with your names.  You can expect to receive the Leavers shirts earlier in term 2 than expected!

 

Please note: As the Leavers shirts are a special order, there are no returns or exchanges on these Items. If you discover any faults with the stitching or printing you have 7 days from delivery to inform me, for them to be rectified by the company. Please email rawlinson.uniforms@gmail.com and we will make arrangements. After this date the onus for repair falls to the owner.

All the best for the coming holidays!

 

Sue Giles

Volunteer Uniforms coordinator 

 

Rawlinson Primary School

To provide a safe supportive environment where all are encouraged to reach their potential.  Diversity is celebrated with acceptance, tolerance, active listening and understanding. We strive to build resilience, cooperation, confidence and self-worth so as to ensure Learning for Life.

Darryl Dedman

Principal