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Term Two Week Six
Feeling Safe Policy for students
We have been making children aware of their right to feel safe and have been unpacking our Feeling Safe policy. The policy unpacks the following:
We have been making children aware of their right to feel safe and have been unpacking our Feeling Safe policy. The policy unpacks the following:
- What are your rights?
- How do I know if something is wrong?
- What should I do if I feel unsafe?
- What should i do if I am worried that someone I know is unsafe?
- What will happen if I tell an adult at the school I (or a friend) feels unsafe?
- What if I don’t feel like I can talk to anyone at my school?
DNA - REMINDER FAMILY GROUP ACTIVITY
You may have heard your children talking about their DNA! In this case DNA stands for Dreams, Needs and Attributes.
Over the next two weeks we will be spending time reflecting on our DNA. On Friday 7th of June, during our Family Group activity on St Columba’s Feast Day, children will have time to bring this activity together and create a DNA profile that will be displayed in each Learning Community.
At St Columba’s we want all children to feel heard, cared for, safe and valued as members of our school community.
Families are asked to think of one word that best sums up /describes each of their children e.g. fun loving, curious, kind, caring etc and record it in children’s diaries. Children are asked to bring along a favourite photo for their DNA display.
You may have heard your children talking about their DNA! In this case DNA stands for Dreams, Needs and Attributes.
Over the next two weeks we will be spending time reflecting on our DNA. On Friday 7th of June, during our Family Group activity on St Columba’s Feast Day, children will have time to bring this activity together and create a DNA profile that will be displayed in each Learning Community.
At St Columba’s we want all children to feel heard, cared for, safe and valued as members of our school community.
Families are asked to think of one word that best sums up /describes each of their children e.g. fun loving, curious, kind, caring etc and record it in children’s diaries. Children are asked to bring along a favourite photo for their DNA display.
Parent Information link - What to do about children swearing
Please follow the following link for information on SWEARING from the Raising Children website The Australian Parenting website
Please follow the following link for information on SWEARING from the Raising Children website The Australian Parenting website
St Columba’s MEAL TRAIN
The St Columba’s Meal Train provides meals and other support to families within our school community who may be experiencing challenging times such as an illness, surgery, or a death in the family. It is a way of building a sense of community and supporting one another when times are tough. The recipients of the Meal Train are kept confidential.
If you are interested your name goes into a database which activates a call out via email for support( when a need arises and you indicate if you are able to offer support (e.g. meal, lunch box snacks etc) on given days/dates. You will be advised of any dietary requirements and the number of family members. Your contribution is left in the Iona Wing kitchen and delivered on your behalf.
Should you have any further questions please contact Julie Cooper at school or via email jcooper@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
The St Columba’s Meal Train provides meals and other support to families within our school community who may be experiencing challenging times such as an illness, surgery, or a death in the family. It is a way of building a sense of community and supporting one another when times are tough. The recipients of the Meal Train are kept confidential.
If you are interested your name goes into a database which activates a call out via email for support( when a need arises and you indicate if you are able to offer support (e.g. meal, lunch box snacks etc) on given days/dates. You will be advised of any dietary requirements and the number of family members. Your contribution is left in the Iona Wing kitchen and delivered on your behalf.
Should you have any further questions please contact Julie Cooper at school or via email jcooper@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
WANTED items for our new imaginative outdoor play space
As suggested by our VOICE representatives we have begun to create and imaginative outdoor play space in our school playground.The idea behind this compliments our Walker Learning Pedagogy providing children with a platform to build, investigate, create, explore and imagine! If you have access to any of the following items they would be welcomed by our children. Some of the items include tree stumps, wooden spools, long sticks (for making huts and teepees) old tyres, milk crates etc.
As suggested by our VOICE representatives we have begun to create and imaginative outdoor play space in our school playground.The idea behind this compliments our Walker Learning Pedagogy providing children with a platform to build, investigate, create, explore and imagine! If you have access to any of the following items they would be welcomed by our children. Some of the items include tree stumps, wooden spools, long sticks (for making huts and teepees) old tyres, milk crates etc.
Term Two Week Two
We hope to share some interesting articles for parents around numerous topics of interest. Topic suggestions and any feedback welcome. Please email Julie jcooper@scballarat.catholic.edu.au.
This week’s link is from the Raising Children Network on Children’s Sleep. You will find information on What to expect, Sleep and Learning and some frequently asked questions.
Please click on the following link: Understanding sleep
This week’s link is from the Raising Children Network on Children’s Sleep. You will find information on What to expect, Sleep and Learning and some frequently asked questions.
Please click on the following link: Understanding sleep
