From the Assistant Principal Students

Thanks to all students for a good return to school. It was great to see the students return to school after 4 months at home. The school has come back to life but with a new normal.

Thanks to all the students for using the QR codes or manually signing into school. By the end of the week the process was working very smoothly. 

Thanks to the students for wearing their masks during the day. It is not easy or comfortable wearing the mask especially on hot days but while it is an expectation set by NSW Health, we must follow this rule. I ask all students to please ensure that they are wearing a mask when they arrive and have a spare one in their bag. A number of students forgot them in cars etc and did not have a spare. Please ensure you are prepared for the day by packing them each night.

Remember the rule remains in place that all students must wear a mask indoors at all times (covering the nose and mouth). Outdoors it is recommended but can be removed to eat and drink. If you remove your mask, you must socially distance yourself for your safety and the safety of others.

Week 4 Mufti Day

Positive Education Day November 4th.

Next Thursday, November 4th is Positive Education Day. To celebrate this day we are having a mufti day with students wearing their strength colours. There will be sport on that day and mufti can be worn to school sports. Please look at the Year group Google classrooms for more details.

What is in the Planner?

Key ideas are “Meaning and Purpose”

Sorting out issues

There are many reasons why we have conflict with others. It could be misunderstanding, actions or words that are used or a disagreement. Sometimes this conflict or issue can cause friction in the relationship/friendship. The conflict or issue could threaten others feelings of being connected, respected or protected. If this is the case it is essential to “sort it out”

The first thing you need to do is identify the cause of the issue/ conflict. What were you thinking? What have you thought since? Who has been affected? What could have been done differently? What would you do now? and what are you going to do or say to make things right? Having clarity after answering these questions will give us the meaning and the future purpose to resolve the conflict/ issue.

Wellbeing

One of the most important attributes we can have is curiosity. Curiosity is a skill that can help us grow in our learning and our future careers. Once we have the curiosity for something then next step is the bravery to do something with the curiosity. 

Growth mindsets are about believing, understanding and accepting that you can grow your brains abilities by lifting your efforts to learn and try new approached. We must learn to look at everything in a positive way. Adding yet to statements about learning or growing help develop this growth mindset. “I’m not good at Math-YET”. This ensures us that if we work on the task we have the possibility of mastering it. If we see learning as an opportunity from growth we will develop a love of learning. 

Once we have the right mindset, we need to develop GRIT, which is long term persistence and self-regulation. People with grit also enjoy self-determination, competence, autonomy and relatedness. They believe others matter and understand relationships underpin anything worth achieving. 

God Bless

Mr. Nicholas Thrum

Assistant principal - Students