Remote learning is difficult for everyone and children, staff and parents are 'so over it'! If we could have all children on site we definately would but unfortunately we cannot. If you are finding remote learning difficult, then please take some time out. Take the children for a walk, let them play outside while you take a breath, have the children do a bit of school work at another time if they are resisting. Hopefully, if things go okay in the regional areas, we will begin opening up next term. We can't wait to see you all!

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Today was Footy Day and although were were unable to celebrate it together we still had fun. Mrs Riley loved it when she was the prep teacher as she managed to convert many of them to being Collingwood supporters. We now seem to be getting a lot of Hawthorn supporters thanks to Mrs Dickman, Miss Byleveld and Miss Smith. Unfortunately, not much that we can do about it. 

Don't forget to take a look at our Footy Day photo gallery.

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To assist with our current focus on RESPECT, we have compiled 5 ways to encourage your child to be respectful.
ENCOURAGING RESPECT

1. Model Respect: Children often watch their caregivers looking for clues defining the expectations. If they see parents and teachers treating one another with respect, they will do the same.
2. Discuss Respect: As children grow, talk about the way we treat others. Focus on the words we use (yes, ma’am; yes, sir; please; and thank you), and the attitudes we portray.  Explain the expectation of respect for others demonstrated in both attitude and behavior.
3. Teach Turn-Taking: Turn-taking is a skill needed in all aspects of life. Helping children to patiently wait for a turn to speak encourages respectful listening.  Encouraging children to wait for their turn in line or their turn for a toy develops an attitude of patience and respect.
4. Teach Polite Responses: Infants and young toddlers can begin learning how to use ASL sign language to communicate words like, “please” and “thank you.” As children begin vocalizing, adding phrases to their vocabulary like, “excuse me,” “no, thank you,” and “yes, ma’am/sir” continues to encourage an attitude of respect.
5. Praise Respectful Behavior: When children demonstrate good manners and respect to others, give specific praise for the positive choices they are making.

Karingal Heights Primary School is a Respectful Relationships School.


Resources:

Ask Dr. Sears. (2013, August 23). “7 Ways to Teach Your Child Manners.” Retrieved on February 18, 2016 from http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/parenting/discipline-behavior/morals-manners/7-ways-teach-your-child-manners

Kear, N. (2010). “The Return of Respect!” Retrieved on February 18, 2016 from www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/manners/the-return-of-respect/

Silverman, R. (2008, April 12).  “10 Tips on Teaching Respect to Children: You can’t get it if you don’t give it!” Retrieved on February 18, 2016 from http://drrobynsilverman.com/parenting-tips/10-tips-on-teaching-respect-to-children-you-cant-get-it-if-you-dont-give-it/

VanClay, M. (2007).  “The respectful child: How to teach respect.” Retrieved on February 18, 2016 from http://www.babycenter.com/0_the-respectful-child-how-to-teach-respect_64686.bc

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Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, our Year 4,5 6 camp has been cancelled. An email went home to all parents in regards to this. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

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Times are tough at the moment but if you read this poem by Year 4 student Carly-Jo you will remember that we have a lot to look forward to. I can see the trees with leaves on them
I can see the blue sky with fluffy clouds
I can see very pretty birds in the sky.

I can hear more birds in the sky
I can hear loud wind in my ears
I can hear leaves swing in the wind.

I can smell very fresh air in the sky
I can smell sweet flowers up the hill
I can smell sweet pollen and sweet honey.

And most importantly, every single thing I wrote about
you can find in the very beautiful nature.

                                        Carly-Jo

Colouring by Chris

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It isn't easy to complete art projects at home without all the materials but have a look at the great work children have been doing. 
Remote Learning Art 2021

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The following policies were presented to School Council. They can be found on our website.

Complaints 2021

Student Dress Code 2021

Yard Duty and Supervision 2021

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Work packs for grades 1  - 6 will be available from the office after 8:30am.

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