Granville east public school OUR CHILDREN · 2020-03-19 · smell of a barbeque that filled my nose...
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COVID-19 Update
Schools are open
Extra hygiene &
Social distancing
measures in place
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OUR CHILDREN Granville east public school
Term 1 - Week 8 Thursday 19th March 2020
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Happy Harmony Day! What better time to take stock of our inclusiveness and ability to work, learn and play together in harmony.
GEPS is a community of diverse languages, backgrounds and differences.
• We speak over 26 languages;
• We come from different parts of the
world; and
• We share the values of respect, pride
and courage.
Today, our community wore orange to show that respect and to celebrate our community of Harmony. I’m so proud.
Learning Centres on show Last week, as part of Instructional Rounds, we had visitors in every classroom in our school on Thursday.
Then on Friday—K-2 show-cased their Learning Centres.
I took a team to Kindy—here is a snippet of what we saw in the Café
centre:
A Waiter taking my
order
A chef working in
the kitchen
A visiting principal
being served a coffee
A pastry chef
designing dessert!
Some of our “best dressed” students!
3/4 Callistemon
The Abandoned House.
Bats flapping their wings, wolfs howling.
There was a haunted house. It was really old and abandoned. It was dark with a little light.
My heart was beating. I felt anxious and worried because of the broken glass and creaking floors. It felt like butterflies in my tummy.
Mobina
3/4 C have been learning about visual literacy and responding to a visual stimulus.
They have understood that everyone sees and interprets images in different ways.
The students have been developing their writing skills and developing their sentence structure.
They enjoyed the variety of images presented to them.
Planning - Go Cart Party.
The children are having fun while the wheels are rolling on the track, scratching on the floor. The crowd is cheering for them to win the race in their Birthday Celebration.
The children are laughing and have happy voices. I think the image shows that they are having fun and I think it would be fun for me as well.
Daiwik
Fire!
The party was going great, with the smell of a barbeque that filled my nose but all of a sudden the barbe-que fell! Everybody started to run except for me for I was too petrified to run anywhere. The party had turned into a disaster.
I pulled myself together and I start-ed to run but the fiery beast had already surrounded me. So I climbed onto a tree, but I had no-where else to go. What would I do!
So I thought of something… I dived head first into the swimming pool. I was safe now but I was still worried. I took a breath every few minutes and I stayed there for a pretty long time and the fire finally stopped.
The End.
Max
3/4 Callistemon
Continued
2 Agapanthus
We are having authentic experiences in the classroom. We know that what
we are doing is important!
We are collaborating with others and
sharing our learning.
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INSIGHTS
Leading the way for children during the Coronaviruspandemic
If you’re like me, the news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has your head spinning and your heart pumping. That’s onlynatural as life as we know has taken a seismic shi� in recent days.
International travel bans, cancellation of sporting and cultural events, shopping frenzies and talk of school closures continue todominate the airwaves. Terms such as social distancing, self-isolation and social lockdowns have entered our vocabularies andmay soon become part of our daily lives.
Coronavirus is having an unprecedented impact on our daily lives, and will probably do so for some time. While keepingourselves and children healthy and safe is our main concern, it’s also essential to address the anxieties of children and youngpeople during these changing times. Here are some ideas to help inform, reassure and keep children and young people safe.
Build on what your children know
Children and young people have already been exposed to a great deal of information about corona virus through media, digitalmeans and direct social contact. Their understanding will vary depending on their age and also the quality of their informationsources so you probably will need to help kids process what they already know.
Casual conversations with teenagers and older children can be useful ways to glean their understanding. You could ask questionslike “What are you hearing about Coronavirus? Is there anything you’re not sure about?” Younger primary age children mayneed a more direct approach with parents addressing their specific concerns without giving too much information that canoverwhelm them.
Check your own thoughts and feelings
Check your own frame of mind and emotions about COVID-19 before talking to kids. Most children are astute mood detectivesand they’ll gauge their safety by the way you communicate with them. If you tell a child, “You’ve got to wash your hands or you’llget infected,” you are communicating your own anxieties, making it di�icult for them to maintain a healthy state of mind. Havea think about how you can frame your instructions and their importance in a way that doesn’t heighten your child’s anxieties.
Stay informed
It’s di�icult to work out fact from fiction, correct from incorrect, information from exaggeration when the news is changing sofast. However you need to educate yourself about the virus itself, including how it’s transmitted and how to stay safe. Getinformation from trustworthy sources such as The Australian Government Health Department website and the current federalgovernment corona virus information media campaign.
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Answer questions truthfully
It’s important that parents and teachers answer children’s questions honestly in age-appropriate ways and within context ofwhat is happening at the given time. If their sport or hobby has been temporarily cancelled empathise with their concerns, whilehelping them maintain a sense of perspective.
Initiate positive action
One way to reduce anxiety and allay children’s fears is to involve them in planning and preparation for their personal and groupsafety. Positive activities such as maintenance of personal hygiene, greeting people with an elbow tap and getting plenty of sleepcan help restore a sense of control, that is so important for their wellbeing.
Find refuge in rituals
Regular rituals such as mealtimes, bedtime stories and regular one-on-one time provide both an anchor to normality and asense of connection for kids at times of change. Consider reconstituting favoured family rituals at this time if they have lapseddue to lack of time, or lifestyle frenzy.
Look outwards
In di�icult times there is a tendency to look inwards, which is a natural protective strategy. The alternative is to establish a senseof connection and community spirit by focusing on generosity and togetherness. Help children see past their own needs and lookfor ways to assist others whether it’s shopping for an elderly neighbour, helping a younger sibling occupy themselves, orplanning an indoor movie night for the whole family.
The Coronavirus presents many practical challenges to parents and other important adults in the lives of kids. Staying calm,keeping informed, and adjusting our own habits are just some of the challenges we face. However a significant challenge is oneof personal leadership. That is, during these di�icult times we need to be civil to each other, look out for each other and bemindful of the common good in everything we do. In this, we can all take a significant lead.
Michael GroseMichael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s anaward-winning speaker and the author of 12 books for parents including Spoonfed Generation, andthe bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It. Michael is a formerteacher with 15 years experience, and has 30 years experience in parenting education. He also holds aMaster of Educational Studies from Monash University specialising in parenting education.
Dear parents
At Granville East Public School we aim to create a safe and supportive school
community for everyone.
You are an important part of our work to prevent bullying and
to respond effectively if it happens. Stopping bullying involves
everyone.
We are sending you a pocket card from Bullying. No Way! with
tips on what to do if your child talks to you about bullying.
Parents know their children best and know the best way to
tailor communication to their needs. Adapt these tips to what
works for you and your child.
If your child talks to you about bullying:
1. Listen calmly and get the full story. Your calm response is
important to allow your child to tell you all about the
situation. After they’ve told you their story, ask questions to get more details if you
need: who, what, where, when. Although you may feel some strong emotions
about your child’s experience, try to keep calm to avoid more distress to your child.
2. Reassure your child they are not to blame. Many children blame themselves and
this may make them feel even worse. You could say things like, ‘That sounds really
hard to deal with. No one should have to put up with that.’ or ‘I’m so glad you told
me. You should be able to feel safe at school; that’s not fair at all’.
3. Ask your child what they want to do and what they want you to do. A critical part
of your response is to avoid jumping in to solve the problem. While it is natural to
want to protect your child, helping them to find their own solution is a better option.
It helps them feel they have some power in the situation.
4. Visit www.bullyingnoway.gov.au to find some strategies. The website has tips and
ideas for different bullying situations. One idea is to practise strategies at home to
help your child feel more confident.
5. Contact the school. Your child may be reluctant for you to do this, so discuss the
idea and reassure them that the school would want to know and is able to help.
Make an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher and, if you need to, ask to
talk with the principal. Contact the school immediately if you have a concern about
your child’s safety.
6. Check in regularly with your child. Keep the conversation going. It can take time
to resolve issues, so check in regularly with your child about their experiences and
their feelings. Your ongoing support is important.
If you are looking for support for yourself to deal with a bullying situation, you will find
ideas on the Bullying. No Way! website for parents. As well, please feel free to contact
the school if you would like to discuss any aspect of our approach to preventing
bullying.
Thanks for your support to make our school a great school for everyone.
Each newsletter we’ll be having a problem of the week. Work together with your family to solve this
problem in as many ways as you can and submit your answer to Ms Beede’s box in the office. We look
forward to seeing your thinking!
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