My daughter is one of the most organised people I know, much more organised then me. I often sit back and wonder where she got this skill. She was organised her whole life, even when she first started school. Every night, she would ensure she had everything she needed for the next day. So, when she was dressed and ready for school, she only needed to gather her bags and walk out the day. To no one’s surprise, she is still like that today at 23 years old!
The transition from home to school can be hectic for families, but a well-established routine can streamline the process and alleviate morning chaos. I recommended creating a schedule that allows ample time for each step, from waking up to arriving at school. Encourage children to actively participate in their morning routine, whether it’s selecting something for a snack or packing their school bag. By involving them in the process, you empower them to take ownership of their responsibilities and build confidence in their ability to manage their day effectively.
Throughout the term, we have been exploring different routines that will assist your child to feel in control and reduce the chaos at home. I encourage you to view this website, which provides helpful visual support for daily routine templates that can be edited and printed.
Remember that routines create manageable expectations that allow your child to build emotional resilience, self-confidence, curiosity, social skills, self-control, communication skills and more.
Kind regards,
Mrs Coote
Deputy Principal – Primary
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Our Year 6 students have recently undertaken an education tour of the National Capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.
The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.
Year 6 enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and by all accounts, so did the teachers and parents!
This Term’s Science Unit teaches students about scientific methods and how to write scientific reports by conducting experiments. In 6W we conducted an experiment to test whether the design of a paper plane impacted its flight distance. Every student folded one plane the same as the control and then created their own design for their second plane as the independent variable. As we tested out planes, we accurately recorded our results, and when we returned to class, we analysed our results to form a conclusion and wrote a scientific report on the experiment.
