Term 2, Week 4

 Good afternoon parents,

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all you amazing mum's a very very Happy Mother's Day...this job is wonderful and rewarding but it is also difficult and draining and all of the things in between.

Character Strength of the week...KINDNESS...

One of the many joys of my job in working with students is seeing the ways in which they exhibit their individual strengths...this one in particular, I see A LOT!! I am always blown away by the kindness and consideration our young people show to others. 

Simply put, kindness is being nice to others. Kindness is being generous with others, giving your time and talent to support those who are in need. 

Kindness is being compassionate, which means to really be there for someone, listening intently to their suffering or just sitting with them and silently supporting them. 

Such compassion involves a deep concern for the welfare of others. Kindness is also being nurturing and caring to others — to enjoy doing favors for them, to take care of them, and to perform good deeds.


Yoga:
We had a fantastic and very timely session on Wednesday with Ms Heather Starr in which the students had a chance to experiment with some meditation exercises!

We will have another session this Wednesday...a massive thank you to all involved in facilitating this experience!

Uniform Update/Check In:

Shoes - Please make sure that your child's shoes comply with the examples from our website. 

Students should NOT be wearing sneakers with their formal uniform - Running Club days are an exception for those that ATTEND. 

Some students are not attending running club but are wearing their sneakers with their formal uniform.

Hair Cuts - A reminder that hair is past your child's collar must be securely tied back...that is will survive the day without coming undone. 

Fringes will also need to be secured so that beautiful faces can be seen. Mr Torrese spoke with relevant students last week, a very big thank you those parents that facilitated these changes.

Hair Ties - Please make sure that these are in the school colours of black, teal and white. Neutral/hair colour colours are also fine...no elaborate bows, elastics or claw clips please.

Socks - Please make sure that your daughter is wearing white socks with her shoes and your son is wearing grey socks with theirs...they should be plain white or grey with no logo and most definitely not black.

Have a great week!



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