Term 1 Week 10 Newsletter 28 March 2024
From the Principal
And that’s a wrap on Term1…it certainly flew by!
It was certainly a busy but successful term of teaching and learning. Our term consisted of:-
- First 2 weeks were our “Know Me Before You Teach Me’ program
- School photos
- playgroups
- Mudpit was in use
- Staff involved in professional development on literacy and engagement strategies
- Parent workshop supporting our SEL program
- Prep transition day for 2025
- Parent teacher interviews
- 4D School Sweep-productive teaching and learning
- NRL/Touch Gala Day
- Easter hat parade P-1
- Cross country
School Mission Statement/Capable Learner
Our school mission statement forms the basis of all decisions made by the school. Our first question in all we do is always “what impact does this have on our students?”
Over the term our year 6 leaders have led the teaching of our school dispositions on parade. It is great seeing them explain them in student friendly language. Throughout the term we are seeing our students build on and use these dispositions in class and the playground.
Holiday Wishes
For those who celebrate have a wonderful Easter and may you all enjoy a nice break from the school routines. See you all on Monday 15 April for the start of term 2.
Fiona
HOC News
Week 10
TSS – READING WORKSHOPS - DATE CLAIMERS
Session 1: Wednesday 24th April – 11:30am – Oral Language and Early Literacy
Session 2: Wednesday 22nd May – 9am -Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Session 3: Wednesday 19th June – 2pm - Alphabet and Phonics
SEL News
Embracing Social and Emotional Learning From Buzz to Impact
Parent information sessions – Foundations of connected families
A huge thank you to all the parents who joined us for our very first information session on supporting social and emotional learning (SEL). We are grateful to have so many families actively involved in wanting the very best for their children.
To support academics, engagement and wellbeing, and culture and inclusion, we have three areas of SEL working together at Thangool SS. When all three work together we have greatest impact.
Three phases of our SEL program at Thangool SS
- 2021/22 - Student SEL programs
- 2023 - Staff SEL professional development
- 2024 - Parent SEL information sessions
During our session, we offered information on:
- Understanding how the brain evolves and processes emotions
- Recognizing the cognitive and emotional processes, to foster resilience, empathy, and self-regulation in our children.
- Significance of connection and active listening
The evidence is clear when educators and families are working together to support the development of emotional intelligence, the impact on student learning and wellbeing is greatly increased.
Looking ahead, we're excited to continue this journey of learning and growth with you.
Lock in Thursday 23rd May for our next parent information session.
Sport News
Congratulations to all our students who completed the Cross Country course today. How wonderful to see a tie between Kariboe and Kroombit for the first time in history!
Students (10-12 year olds) who finished 1st, 2nd or 3rd have received their paperwork for the PC Cross Country trials to be held in Benaraby on May 8.
Congratulations to Cross Country Age Champions. They will receive their medallions on our first parade in Term 2.
6 years - Kayden and Ayla
7 years - Parker and Cami
8 years - Jedd and Zoey
9 years - Thomas and Nara
10 years - Angus and Sayla
11 years - Harry and Bridie
12 years - Lachie and Anna
Cross Country 2024
Project Club News
Project Club would like to thank everyone who has supported their Fun Run today. Just over $2500.00 has been raised and will go towards purchasing new cubby house equipment and playground activities. Congratulations to our Year 1 class who were our highest fundraisers. They will receive a class Pizza Party in early Term 2.
Term 2 Date Claimers
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