From the Principal's Desk
To all our Dads, Granddads, Fathers, Grandfathers, Nonnos, Opas, Gramps, Pops, Lolos, Papas…
The Gonski Institute for Education:
The Gonski Institute for Education operates out of the University of NSW faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The core mission of the institute is to address the inequity experienced in education across Australia. In doing this the institute is able to act as a key enabler and powerful voice of change.
One of the recent resources presented by the institute is for Parents and Caregivers. This week focuses on:
Parental beliefs: Why these matter to your child’s education
All parents want the best for their children. But, have you considered how your values and expectations impact on your child’s educational potential?
Parent Contact with School:
Communication between parents and the school is essential to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students. Recently, some students have been messaging parents, via their iPads/watches/phones, to let them know they are unwell or to raise other issues that could wait until they get home.
Parents are asked to remind their child that the adult who cares for them in the school environment is their class teacher. Teachers will always act on a student’s behalf to ensure that parents are contacted when need be throughout the school day. Our school procedure is that the school office staff contact parents in cases of illness or injury.
Evacuation/Lock Down Drills
As part of our regular safety compliance it is important that we carry out evacuationand lock down drills regularly. We will complete an evacuation drill tomorrow. This drill has allowed us to refine our practices in ensuring that the children and staff are safe in the event of an emergency.
Transition to Summer Uniform:
From Monday 7 September, students may wear Summer uniforms between now and the end of the term depending upon the weather and parental discretion. Full Summer uniform is to be worn by all students from the beginning of Term 4.
Tomorrow (Thursday) is expected to be quite warm therefore parents are asked to use their discretion as to which uniform their child/ren wear.
RUOK? Day @ GSFM
We will be acknowledging RUOK? Day on Friday 11 September with a Wear Your Favourite Colour Day. Students will be able to wear mufti clothes of their favourite colour to brighten up the day and to emphasise the importance of making connections with one another and strong relationships.
