Parent talk by Tom from Berry Street...
We were thrilled to see such a great number of parents come together at the Thora Hall on Tuesday night to hear from Dr Tom Brunzell from Berry Street. He spoke on strategies to support our children and young people to thrive. Over the last two years Tom has been joining us on the Thora Campus to help bolster staff practices at Chrysalis to in turn support the school community to strengthen the connections between school and home, and extend the strategies that teachers are learning into the community. 

Call out for Copper...
If anyone in the wider community is able to access free or cheap copper for our weekly copperwork class, please could you let us know through the office.

Insights into our recent Professional Development...
At Chrysalis, Professional Development provides an important beginning to every term. All of the sessions bring nourishment to all. Often it includes new ideas and perspectives which shine a new way of approaching our work or something we can bring in addition to what we already are doing. A school where all are involved in learning is said to in itself help the children learn more and also appreciate learning. 
This term we had two days. The first day was centered around inner development, with Paulette Bray-Narai who introduced the first stages of how to work with non-violent communication. Her presentation was clear and the information insightful, helping us to understand, more deeply the nature of conflict so that everyone has the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others with the hope of turning difficult conversations into important ones.
On the second day, we welcomed back Dr Tom Bruznell for his third visit. He presented two components from 'The Berry Street Education Model'. The titles were Stamina and Engagement. Tom is a captivating presenter with a wonderful capacity to open up topics layer by layer looking at what creates challenging behaviors, learning how to read them and offer positive ways to help forge a path towards new understandings and growth in the children, and in the adults who are there to serve and lead them in their learning process. I am sure this work will continue to have a resounding effect on all who were there and the children's Education Towards Freedom.
Warm Wishes Gail Sprott

Save the Date Maintenance Day (Working Bee)...
On Sunday 23 May, between 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM, we will be hosting our Term 2 working bee. Participation on this day leads to the re-crediting of the $100 Maintenance Levy charged to families for Term 2. More importantly, it is an opportunity to come together as a Community and improve the campus for our children. Registration is necessary to allow us to plan the work and catering for lunch, and is also required for COVID-19 safety planning. Because of this, we ask that you register with Admin (admin@chrysalis.nsw.edu.au or 66558616) no later than Friday 14 May.
More information to follow...

School fees for Term 2...
School fees are due next Friday 30 April. Please pay your term's fees in full by then, unless you have made prior arrangements to pay by instalments.

Reminders...
Class 8 Ecology Camp - Mon 26 Apr to Fri 30 Apr
Class 3 Farm Camp - Mon 3 May - Wed 5 May
Surf School - Friday 7, 14 & 21 May
Bellingen Show - Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 May

Term 2 Class Meetings...
Class 2 - Monday 26 Apr, Class 2 Classroom, 3:30pm
River Song - Tuesday 27 Apr, River Song Classroom, 3:15pm
Morning Star - Monday 3 May, Morning Star, 5:30pm
Class 4 - Tuesday 4 May, Morning Star, 6:30pm
Class 5 - Wednesday 5 May, Class 5 Classroom, 3:30pm
Class 3 - Monday 10 May, Morning Star, 6:30pm
Class 7 - Tuesday 11 May, Class 7 Room, 3:30pm
Class 1 - Wednesday 12 May, Class 1 Classroom, 3:30pm 
Class 8 - Wednesday 12 May, Morning Star, 6:30pm 
Class 6 - Monday 17 May, Class 6 Room, 6:00pm

yaarri yarraang,
Lisa & the Leadership Team