■ 2016 ■ Term 1 ■ Week 10 ■ Principal: Toni Smart

4 April

5 April Zone Netball

6 April

7 April Aboriginal storyteller

Larry Brand

8 April Reports Home

25 April ANZAC DAY

26 April School Development Day

(teachers only)

27 April Students Return

28 April

29 April

CALENDAR

■ Truskett Street, Temora NSW 2666

■ Phone: (02) 6977 1889

■ Fax: (02) 6977 1376

■ Email: temorawest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

■ Website: www.temorawest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

■ 2016 ■ Term 1 ■ Week 10 ■ The Scribbly Gum

A Quality Education in a Great Environment

Principal’s Report

The students had such a great time on the steam train. They could hardly contain their excitement when it came chugging in steam billowing behind! We took the whole school; every student had the opportunity to experience riding in the steam train. The may never get to do this again. The fete is on Saturday we need all the helpers and support we can get for this wonderful fete. The funds raised on this day ensure we stay a FEE FREE school. A Canteen survey is attached could you send your responses back before the holidays as we are moving in the direction of a substantially healthier canteen for the benefit of our students.

MORE ON RESILIENCE

Encourage Independence by Refusing to Step In

When your child reaches an age to take on an age-appropriate activity, show your child how to do it, then let go and let your child struggle. It can be hard to watch children fight with their shoelaces, or stumble over their words in a new friendship, but it is in these moments that children are learning. The joy they feel when they gain a little more independence can be very rewarding, and a strong motivator to try new tasks in the future.

Believe in Your Child

Children need to know you believe in them. Encourage your children with positive words such as, "You are a smart girl. You can figure this out." Teach your children to think positively about themselves by modelling this behaviour in yourself. Confidence builds on itself, and your child will gain greater self-esteem when you encourage independence and responsibility.

Build in Life Skills through Routines

Routines give your child practice and repetition. If, for instance, the after school routine includes putting away the

lunch box and coat, having a snack, and doing homework, your child learns responsibility as a way of life. If you want your child to have good personal grooming skills, build brushing hair and teeth, and washing face into a morning and bedtime routine. When a child does the same thing over and over, he learns independence without even thinking about it.

Let Children Fall Down and Experience the Consequences

Resist the urge to be a helicopter parent and hover over your child. Life is full of opportunities to succeed and make mistakes. The lesson is reinforced and learning takes place when children are allowed to make mistakes. If your child makes a bad choice, let him experience the natural or imposed consequences.

Coach your Children towards Independence and Responsibility

When your child is faced with a future or past decision, ask a lot of open ended questions that encourage your child to think for himself. "What do you think you should say to your friend?" "What could you have done differently in this situation?" Giving advice teaches your children what you want and what you think is best. Coaching your children supports them in developing good decision making skills, and honouring what is best for them. It's okay if they don't make the best choice. Live and learn.

Toni

TEMORA WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL

A Quality Education in a Great Environment

STUDENT OF THE FORTNIGHT Mackenzie Breust & Sienna Everson - Kinder

Assembly Honour Awards 18.3.16

YEAR NAME AWARDS

Year 6 Thorp Trista 2 honour

Year 5 Luke Pellow

3 honour

Year 3 Flynn Thorp 1 honour

Year 2 Colby Thorp Jacob Frazier Kate Pellow Rommy Wilesmith

3 honour 1 honour 1hon+1st principal 1 honour

Year 1 Jasmine Moncrieff 1 honour

Join us at Temora Lake Centenary for a Yoga "Karma" Class - the yoga class is free however we encourage you to donate to Cancer Council NSW on the day whatever you think the class is worth.

When: Sunday 3rd April Time: 7.45am for 8am start Where: Lake Centenary Wear comfortable clothing and BYO Yoga mat. This class will be suitable for all levels of experience and fitness. All funds raised from the day will go towards cancer research.

Please call or email Emma at Cancer Council NSW if you have any questions emma.ryall@nswcc.org.au or 02 6937 260

Fete We need all the help you can to ensure our FETE is successful. If you can offer your support let the school know and we will pass it onto our fete coordinator– Laurette Chessor. The fundraising from the Fete ensures that we stay a FEE FREE school which helps every parent here. Our thanks in advance.

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Sienna Everson and Mackenzie Breust are assets to Kindergarten. They are always kind, friendly and make smart choices when it comes to learning and social behaviour.

There will be rides there!! Congratulations Mackenzie and Sienna!

TEMORA WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL

A Quality Education in a Great Environment

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