Christmas Carols
Thank you for joining us for Carols yesterday. The students put a lot of effort into practising and it means so much when parents can become engaged in school events such as these.
A big that you to all our wonderful teachers for supporting students on the evening.
Student Achievement Reports
Reports will be sent home in a sealed envelope with your son/daughter next Tuesday, December 11th. Also in the envelope will be your child’s class placement for 2019.
Transition
Our students will be taking part in a transition session next week which will enable them to engage with students who will be in their class in 2019. This is a valuable transition routine whereby students begin to learn what to expect with their new social group. It’s during Term 4 that all children begin to think about the changes that await and the impact of transition into a new class, with new children and most often a new teacher.
Transitions are a normal part of life. We all go through them at varying stage. Sometimes there is great excitement with transitions, sometimes there are unknown feelings, sometimes there is anxiety. This is a good time for parents and teachers to be aware of our children and some of the things they may be thinking, feeling and what we can do to help. At times such as these we encourage our parents to talk to their children about Growth Mindsets. Many classes have been working with their children throughout the year on positive mindsets so as to build resilience and realign negative mindsets.
Some tips for parents during times of transition are listed below.
· Keep talking and develop a supportive family environment ~ Talk about changes with your children and share experiences you’ve had. Normalise the feelings of anxiety that your child might be having. Discuss some strategies for things they may be worrying about or read books to discuss the ideas further.
· Prepare for the new routine and environment ~ Be prepared for the beginning of the transition - have materials, uniforms ready in advance. Practise new routines for getting to the classroom / school. Lots of sleep and a good diet during transitions is also helpful.
· Be available when things get tough ~ Transitions can sometimes take a while to settle into. As parents if you are there to hear about how children are transitioning, sharing some of the things that are happening, positive or negative, this can support the process. Plan some strategies with you child around ways they can move forward with things they are worrying about.
Graduation and End of Year Mass
We look forward to welcoming you to our End of Year Mass and Year Six Graduation next Wednesday, December 12th. Mass will begin at 6.00pm. We ask that students from Foundation to Year 5 wear their school uniform and students in Year Six are of course able to wear clothes suitable for their graduation celebrations.
Graduation dinner will follow Mass and take place in the Multi – Purpose Centre.
Looking forward to a wonderful celebration.
Last Day of Term
School will conclude on Tuesday, December 18th at 3.25pm. There will be a final assembly at 2.45pm to farewell our graduating students.
Have a great weekend.
Annie Engellenner