YOUNG HEARTS, BRIGHT MINDS, STRONG FUTURE PRIMARY PH: 8987 0022 FAX: 8987 2203 PRE SCHOOL PH: 8987 1056 FAX:8987 1764 Email: [email protected]EMERGENCY PH: 89871238 Issue 4 10th May 2012 Principal’s Greetings Dear Parents and Families. Next week Year 3 and 5 students will participate in NAPLAN testing. We expect all students who participate to do the best they can on the day. The NAPLAN testing provides us with quantitative data which can be used alongside qualitative evidence to inform whole school practice. The NAPLAN data provides a snapshot of how our students are travelling with regard to aspects of literacy and numeracy. Please take some time to encourage your children not to be concerned and to do their very best when they are participating in the tests next week. Below is an excerpt from parenting expert Michael Grose’s website which provides some advice for parents of students about to participate in NAPLAN. As a parent it helps your child, if you take a positive view of the NAPLAN tests. It’s better to see them as learning op- portunities for kids as well as opportunities for them to overcome any anxieties or nerves that these tests may bring on. It’s also worth remembering that many children don’t stress over these tests. The vast majority take them in their stride, wondering what all the fuss is about. Whether your child stresses or take them in his stride here are some tips to help prepare your child or young person for the NAPLAN tests: 1. Take your cues from your child: If your child doesn’t worry about them then neither should you. Be careful not to create a problem that doesn’t exist by incessantly talking about, or worse, worrying about the test. 2. Focus on doing their best & trying hard: Choose your words carefully when you speak with your kids. As with all their learning activities place your focus squarely on effort rather than results. The only pressure on kids should be to try hard rather than to do well. 3. Listen to any concerns they have: If your child confesses to some nerves then validate their feelings, rather than shut them down with a ‘get over it’ response. “Yes, sometimes tests can be a little scary, but they get easier every time you take them.” Use this as an opportunity to develop some emotional smarts, which starts with recognising how kids feel. 4. Give them some relaxation ideas: Anxious or nervous kids will benefit from some simple relaxation strategies. Taking some deep breaths, changing their thinking and exercising the morning of the test are some simple ways to help kids get some feeling of control. 5. Help them retain their perspective: One way to help children who become excessively anxious about an event is to ask what’s the worst thing that could happen? Okay, they may not do as well as they would like but the sun will still rise tomorrow, if they don’t do as well as they’d like. Keeping perspective is a life skill that we all need to practise. A positive, caring parent attitude is one of the best gifts you can give a child when they are apprehensive or nervous about approaching any different situation whether it’s going on school camp, joining a new club or sitting a NAPLAN test. Have a great weekend Matt Watson Prinipal YOUNG HEARTS,BRIGHT MINDS,STRONG FUTURE
There has been growing concern about the road safety
issue in the car park at peak times of drop off and pick
up.
School council has now put a system of bollards and
traffic monitoring in place. School Council members
and Mrs Hulme will be directing the traffic flow each
morning and afternoon.
Parents please drive to the top of the drop off and pick
up lane. That way a clear flow of cars through the zone
can be achieved.
Beverley HulmeBeverley HulmeBeverley HulmeBeverley Hulme Assistant Principal
VACANCY: ISA POSITIONS A number of ISA Positions are available at the school. The work involves in-class support for students with special needs and disabilities, work-ing closely with the classroom teacher and the Special Education Team. The positions are subject to government SESP funding and are reviewed each semester. The position requires that you have an ochre card (or can show receipt of an application). A certificate in Children Services or related qualifi-cation is desirable. A commitment to work school term conditions (no holidays during school term) is also desired.
If you are interested please contact
DONNA LEAHY 89870038
YOUNG HEARTS,BRIGHT MINDS,STRONG FUTURE
12 & Under Football (Soccer)
Championship 2012.
Families Willing to Billet Required!!! School Sport Arnhem Cluster is seeking the
support of families in Nhulunbuy who would
be able and generous enough to host students,
as family members
during the
School Sport NT Football
Championships Wednesday 13th to Friday 15th June
(Some students will be arriving on
Tuesday 12th and leaving on
Saturday 16th)
Please see attached form
Butterfly Appeal Butterflies will brighten your day
and give a deaf child wings Beautiful butterfly brooches and butterfly charm
wristbands are available for sale at the front office for $3.00
LIBRARY
All children (T-Yr6) borrowing library books
mustmustmustmust use a library bag to borrow books.
Every Cap Counts!
10c for every cap
www.paulscollectacap.com.au
Drop your caps to the front office
Fridges Wanted We would like to provide all classrooms with a
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