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PRIMARY NEWS
 

The first parent information night for the year was held 2 weeks ago.
 
Kathy started by teaching parents one of the songs –in rounds- that the class is singing in the mornings.
The parents then settled down to an activity of making and decorating a special wax candle for their child’s birthday celebration when it occurs throughout the year, while Kathy led news and discussion of what is happening in the classroom.
Here is her summary of what she addressed:
 
- The dynamics of the group – classes 1 - 5, about our pioneering school and how courageous and caring all of the families are to give this gift of education to their child.   Given the stretch of ages and abilities, our class will be running two themed Main Lessons to ensure that each child has access to the nurturing stories that underpin a Steiner education.  Younger students this block are working on form drawing and the older students, creation stories.
 
- Morning circle is a key part to our day as it includes time to awaken the child and start firing all those pathways to thinking.  Lots of singing, movement, rhyming, math, crossing the mid line, etc.  We also take time for Hope Circle on Monday and we discuss virtues (5 chosen per week) that we look for in each other during the week as well.  The students love these times.  Morning circle is super important for setting our rhythm and tone for the day.
 
-The teaching team: Melissa, specialist Craft teacher. Anna, French language teacher and Karen, class assistant.
 
-The role and importance of Class Carer.
 
- Playground progress: need for pots and pans, planks and pipes, skipping rope, balls, long term solution pending building approvals for new classrooms and playground etc.
 
- Class rules: Three rules – respect, listening and having a go.  Point reward system for displaying these qualities or nominations from virtues throughout the week.
 
-Clothing policy – no hat no play, proper hats (not caps) clothes need to be covering shoulders and no logos.
 
-News days – Encourage news that is descriptive, home made, an activity they have done, something they have made etc.  No Toys please. 
 
-Protective behaviours program– We shall be covering protective behaviours in our Health and Phys Ed curriculum so be aware that correct anatomical names will be used for parts of our bodies.  Just letting you all know in case you are caught by surprise about your child’s vocabulary.
 
-NAPLAN – as homeschoolers, you will need to contact your Department of Education liaison to discuss registering if this is something you would like to participate in.
 
-Punctuality - Being on time helps set the tone of the day and allows your child to feel ready for the tasks ahead.  Classes start at 8:45 and the class is closed up until then just so I am able to set up and get ready.  Thank you everyone for being so punctual this year. If you are late to class, no need to make it a big deal, please encourage your child to come into our school quietly and hang their bag up and join in. 

Thank you Kathy Riley

CRAFT GROUP
Come and have a stitch and a yarn and a cuppa on Friday mornings. This is free and open to anyone, kids welcome, and you can drop in any time that suits. No experience necessary. All materials supplied. Please share with whoever may be interested.

FRIDAYS 8.45 am - 12 pm
In the Playgroup garden