Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to the Parents & Friends Committee
Last night the Parents & Friends Committee held their last meeting for the year. I would like to just offer my sincere thanks once again for the commitment of time and energy to the school by the Parents & Friends Committee for 2019 It has been an excellent year that began with the success of the Meet and Greet night and has ended with the support provided to parents at the Disco this Friday. In between, Parents & Friends have worked with the school to continue to provide those important opportunities for students and families to gather such as the Colour Splash and Dash, Working Bees, Kindergarten Orientation Mornings and Discos. Our school and in particular our parents, rely on an active, engaging and supportive Parents & Friends Committee and I am thankful that we continue to enjoy such a group.

Of particular note I would like to offer my thanks to Dean Dalla Pozza for his time on the Parents & Friends Committee over the many years Teresa has been a part of the school. He has served as Class Representative, P&F Secretary, P&F Vice President, P&F School Board Representative, Garden and Maintenance Committee Member, and our Parents & Friends Committee is in a better position because of his generous spirit.

TV: Keeping Watch!
TV and kids—it’s a combination that’s hard to avoid sometimes! It is also something that can cause concern for many parents and carers. Are you aware of what your child is watching?  Walking through the playground and chatting with our students it is very evident that some of our students are watching TV shows and movies that are well beyond their age, with content far too advanced for them. Studies show that kids who watch educational and non-violent children’s shows do better on reading and math tests than children who do not watch these programs. Try to encourage your child to choose educational programs over pure entertainment shows, and to avoid violent shows altogether. TV program classifications can assist you to choose shows that are most suitable for your child, but it can also help to preview programs before your child watches them, or you could try watching them together. You can often watch just the first few minutes of a show to see whether it is educational and appropriate for your child. Another great way to limit TV watching is to keep TVs and internet connections out of bedrooms.

Thank you for your ongoing care and partnership in your child’s learning.

God bless.

Rachel Smith
Principal