Welcome back for Term 4
We have such a busy term of learning ahead!  One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is the ability to feel 'uncomfortable' in their learning, whether it be at school, home or in any social situation. What we tend to want to do for our children is to shield them from the pain of struggling, to make things that bit easier and in some cases remove all barriers so they have an easy ride through school and life.  We have all had to struggle in some way to get where we are and finding ourselves in the 'learning pit' is a critical aspect of our own character development. 

At Craigslea, we believe students need to experience challenges and struggles as through this comes new learning and growth on so many different levels.  Talking to your children about being in the 'learning pit' and using this resilience model for almost any aspect of their development, reaps enormous rewards when you are confronted with them 'giving up' or demanding that you do it for them. Using every situation that comes before a child as a potential learning opportunity can be time consuming and arduous, yet the children I have seen have a better understanding on how to problem solve, are often the most resilient when they move on to more complex situations like high school. 


Term 4 - Year Level Curriculum Snapshots 
The Term 4 Curriculum Snapshot for each year level will be uploaded to the school website next week.  You will also receive a copy of the snapshot in your child's class newsletter.  The Curriculum Snapshot provides you with an overview of what your child will be covering in their classroom for Term 4. It can be used to help focus your conversations with your child about their learning and the types of activities that they are currently undertaking.