In Week 8, the PB4L focus is uniform expectations

The teachers will:

• Remind students to wear the correct winter uniform
• Contact parents if required through Compass 
• Reward and praise when students are wearing the correct uniform by giving our raffle tickets

In Week 9, the PB4L focus will be showing respectful behaviour during assemblies

The teachers will 

• Pre-remind students of the PB4L expectations
• Explicitly teach the students how to demonstrate respectful behaviour when entering and exiting assemblies and during the assembly
• Praise and reward students when they are demonstrating desired behaviour

New assembly procedures

Starting in Term 3, we will be introducing a small change to our assembly procedures. The year group presenting at assembly will now begin seated on the stage. Once their presentation is complete, they will return to sit in their normal position during assemblies.

This change will allow students receiving awards to stand on the stage, giving them the opportunity to be more visible and celebrated by the school community.

We thank you for your support as we continue to refine our practices to enhance student experience and recognition.

Road Safety Reminders

Hold your child’s hand when walking to school 

Your child may be easily distracted and too small to be seen by drivers. They are still developing skills that help them to predict or identify dangers and may tend to act impulsively. An adult should always be responsible for your child’s safety when out and about. Talk with your child about safe behaviour on the footpath. It’s not a safe place to play as it is near the road and vehicles may be entering or exiting driveways.

Until your child is at least 8 years old, Hold your child’s hand:

• on the footpath
• in the car park
• when crossing the road.

Then, up until at least 10 years old, supervise your child very closely, and hold their hand when crossing the road. If you can’t be with your child, organise for another trusted adult to accompany them. At the end of the school day, your child may be excited, distracted or tired and often not concentrating on what is happening around them. Help keep them safe by meeting your child at the school gate. Never call them across the road.

Gemma Bolton

PB4L Leader