Deputy Principal's Post
Current families…Do you have a child starting Prep in 2022? Interviews by Zoom or face to face are almost done.
Please call the office NOW to book a time.
Prep update …
In the second week of June, Prep teachers at Craigslea SS will be collecting data for the Australian Early Development Census which is funded by the Australian Government's Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
Parents who are interested in knowing more about this, go to - https://www.aedc.gov.au/resources/resources-for-parents
Social-Emotional Learning
Have an enquiring mind. The world needs problem-solvers. How can we do something better?
To be a problem-solver, you need to use a combination of knowledge, skills and imagination. Imagination is not just about fantasy characters. Imagination is about lateral thinking. Considering possibilities that may not have been used before.
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- Knowledge (or know how to find the information you need)
- Imagination
- Skills
Show persistence and self-discipline to achieve your goals and do your best in your learning. We all have the brain to build on these skills. See below.
Our brains are so sophisticated, we can do anything we want to. We just need to use it and look after it.
- Eat healthy foods. They contain vitamins and minerals that are important for the nervous system.
- Get a lot of playtime (exercise).
- Wear a helmet when you ride your bike or play other sports that require head protection.
- Use your brain by doing challenging activities, such as puzzles, reading, playing music, making art, or anything else that gives your brain a workout
Bridge Strategy: Ignore, don’t react
As adults, I think we use this strategy often. It is effective.
Children need to learn though that you only ignore poor or silly behaviour. They should not be ignoring someone who is trying to negotiate with them, or speak to them about something that is upsetting them. In this case, the other child is actually trying to be assertive or resolve a situation of conflict.
International Competitions and Assessments (ICAS)
If you wish to have your child undertake any of the competitions this year, please take note of the information below and log on to the website to pay and enrol for this to happen. Go to the link at https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps and enter the school code: YZV875
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Parent Payment closing date |
Applicable year levels |
Subject |
Sitting date |
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25 July 2021 |
Assessments are generally open to Yr 2 – 6 however, some will only be open to Yr 3-6. I am not able to get this information from the website currently. |
Writing |
09.08.21 |
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Digital Technologies |
11.08.21 |
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01 August 2021 |
English |
18.08.21 |
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08 August 2021 |
Science |
25.08.21 |
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Spelling |
23.08.21 |
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15 August 2021 |
Mathematics |
01.09.21 |
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