As I write this piece I can hear the excitement of the children as the Meal Deals are being delivered. We know how much the chidlren enjoy these special days and greatly appreciate the work that goes on behind the scenes to make it happen. It's a big job to feed 340+ children all at the same time!
This week I also sat in on the first of the Year 5/6 Lift Education (sexuality education) sessions. The children were in two groups and both presenters were excellent, handling the discussions and questions frankly and sensitively. Both stressed that the content of the sessions would be appropriate to discuss with parents, and there was encouragement to do that, but not with younger siblings. I thought that was a very sensible approach.
Friends of Music was held this week, with a small number of talented performers showing and sharing their talents. The progress that can be seen over the course of a year of performances is really exciting and one of the great features of this low key performance opportunity. Thanks to Robyn Lowenstein for making those four evening sessions available during the year.
Photos from Camp Gundiwindi can be seen here. Not registered to view the private pages? It's easy! Just follow the instructions - approval takes a couple of days.
The Junior area swimming program commences on Monday and runs for two weeks (not Wednesdays). Remember to pack bathers and towels, and an additional snack as swimming can be thursty work! Children, especially Preps, get very tired towards the end of the second week of swimming, so minimising other activities can be helpful.
Cafe Auburn by Night is being held next Thursday evening and I know that lots of thought has been put into making it a terrific social occasion. We're looking forward to seeing many parents in attendance to enjoy the evening.
Marcia Lane, principal
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Resiliency Robbers
by Michael Grose
Parents, by nature, have the best of intentions when raising kids.
Wanting what is best for kids in the short term can cause parents to make decisions that are not always in their (children’s) long-term best interests.
If you want your child to be resilient enough to bounce back from some of the curve balls and bouncers that life invariably throws their way then check out the following common parenting Resiliency robbers that reduce children’s resilience.
Resiliency robber #1: Fight all their battles for them
Nothing wrong with going into bat when kids struggle or meet with difficulty inside or outside school but make sure this is the last resort, not the first option.
by Michael Grose
