Just a Reminder!

The school gates do not open until 8:20am. Some students are being dropped at the gates well before this time. 

Please consider using carlines as the line moves very quickly. Carlines is a safe way for students to enter the playground each day. OOSH is also available for those who need to drop children off earlier than 8:20am.

Bell Times:

A reminder of bell times at Good Samaritan. 

Morning:

8:40am: First bell sounds

This bell lets the children know that games finish and it is time to get ready for class. 

8:45am: Second bell sounds

This bell lets children know that it is time to be in their line ready for their teacher to direct them to class. The school day begins at 8:45am

Afternoon:

2:55pm: First bell sounds

This bell warns classes that it is nearly time for dismissal

3pm: Second bell sounds

This bell indicates that it is time for dismissal. Students on carlines and buses are dismissed first from classrooms.

Reports

Semester One Academic Reports will be sent home via compass this Friday, 23 June.

Before reading your child's reports we invite you to take a couple of minutes to watch the clip below from Michael Grose who is founder of Parenting Ideas and one of Australia’s leading parenting educators.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQcsjQTyhs8

Michael says that the last report may be used as a benchmark. This is true not necessarily to compare the grades from previous reports (remember they are a point in time report) but rather the broad view of the report - specifically: socially, attitudes to learning and behaviour.

Be mindful that your child will operate differently to his/her siblings or friends. It is important to take a broad view of learning - not all learning is academic and your child’s commitment to their learning is extremely important to their success.

When giving feedback to your child try to ensure that they take on some of the responsibility of learning. You can’t learn for them and neither can their teacher/s. 

So:

• Be mindful of their confidence levels
• Be honest with them and positive about what they have achieved
• Be constructive - make plans with them about their improvement. Ask them where they feel they need to improve. They will surprise you!
• Be inclusive: make sure they are involved in the conversation. Children need to be challenged in their learning but with high support.

Lastly, use the Parent Teacher interview next week as an opportunity to hear more about your child and their learning. If you wish your child to be involved in the interview, bring them along and involve them in the discussion.

Mrs Cath Hailstone

Assistant Principal