MEL MARIA NEWS ISSUE 16 - 27 OCTOBER 2023
Principal’s Message Head of Campus First Eucharist Year 5 News Year 3 BYOD
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TERM 4 CALENDAR
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
HEAD OF CAMPUS
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
YEAR 5
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
SOCIAL WORKER NEWS
Congratulations to Green Faction on winning the Senior Athletics Carnival.
TERM 4 TERM 4 2023 - Mel Maria MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
9 Oct PUPIL FREE
10 OCT Students Commence
11 OCT Kindy Incursion – Farmyard on Wheels
12 OCT
13 OCT Senior Athletics Track & Field Carnival Y3 -6 Yr 2 Bracks Library Excursion
14 OCT
15 OCT
16 OCT PN Housekeeping Assembly Merit Awards
17 OCT Yr 2”s SJP & PN Excursion Kings Park
18 OCT Yr 5 Mass 9am PN & SJP
19 OCT LOUD SOCK DAY
20 OCT
21 OCT
22 OCT SJP First Holy Communion 11am
23 OCT SJP Housekeeping Assembly Merit Awards Yr 5 & 6 Incursion
24 OCT Yr 3 BYOD Night 6pm PN Library
26 OCT Interschool Athletics
27 OCT World Teachers’ Day
28 OCT
29 OCT
30 OCT
31 OCT
25 OCT Grandparent’s Day PP Grandparents Mass 9am SJP Kindy -Better Beginnings 1 NOV All Saints Mass 9am
2 NOV All Souls Day
3 NOV
4 NOV
5 NOV
10 NOV
11 NOV Remembrance Day
12 NOV St Joseph Pignatelli Celebrations
18 NOV
19 NOV Christ the King Feast Day
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PN Kindy -Better Beginnings 6 NOV PN Yr 4 Cathederal Excursion
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13 NOV PN & SJP House Keeping Assembly 9am
7 NOV SAC Meeting 6pm P&F 7pm PN Yr 4 SJP Excursion
14 NOV
8 NOV PN Yr3 Mass
9 NOV Yr 1 PN Bunning Excursion
Remembrance Day Service 11am
15 NOV
Yr 1 PN Assembly 9am
16 NOV
Coffee Cart Conversations Yr 1 PN @SJP 10am
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Pre-Kindy/Kindy Parent Night 6.30pm
20 NOV
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PN Yr 6 Transperth Incursion
27 NOV SJP Pre-Kindy 9.15-10am
21 NOV PN Kindy Playdate 9.30am
22 NOV SJP Kindy Playdate 9.30am SJP Yr 3 Mass 9am
17 NOV
Yr 1 SJP Assembly 9am
Orientation PP-Year 6 9.15am New Families
SJP Festival of the Boot
Coffee Cart Conversations Yr 2 PN @SJP 9am
Coffee Cart Conversations SJP Pre-K to PP@PN 9am
PN Festival of the Boot 23 NOV
24 NOV Mel Maria Christmas Markets
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26 NOV Advent Commences
30 NOV
1 DEC SJP PP Assembly 9am PN Festival of the Boot
2 DEC
3 DEC
7 DEC 8 DEC Yr 6 Fun Day LAST DAY OF TERM Yr 5 Excursion FOR STUDENTS SJP PP Assembly @PN 9.30am SUPERSONIC PN PP SCIENCE incursion SUPERSONIC SCIENCE incursion 14 DEC 15 DEC
9 DEC
10 DEC
16 DEC
17 DEC
ACM 6pm (PN Hall)
28 NOV 29 NOV PN PP Assembly 9am SJP Kindy Concert Music Recital PN SJP Festival of the Boot PN Kindy Concert
4 DEC SJP Graduation 6pm PN Housekeeping Assembly
5 DEC PN Graduation 6pm
6 DEC End of Year Mass Transition Day Kindy SUPERSONIC Science Incursion
11 DEC
12 DEC
13 DEC
Music Recital SJP
LAST DAY OF TERM FOR STAFF
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‘Excellence in Catholic Primary Education’
Week Three Term Four Dear Parents and Carers,
World Teachers’ Day Theme: "The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage" World Teachers' Day, also referred to as International Teachers' Day, is a globally recognized observance that falls on October 5th each year. This date was chosen to commemorate the signing of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which is a pivotal document setting forth the rights and responsibilities of teachers and recognizing their signi cance in the eld of education. World Teachers' Day, therefore, symbolises an international commitment to honouring the teaching profession and advocating for the betterment of educators' status and conditions worldwide. On this special day, people from all corners of the globe come together to express their deep appreciation for the invaluable contributions of teachers and educators to society. It is a moment for individuals, communities, and educational institutions to re ect upon the crucial role that teachers play in moulding the future by imparting knowledge, instilling values, and inspiring students. Teachers are not only dispensers of information, facilitators and enablers, but also mentors and role models, guiding the younger generation towards success, critical thinking, and personal growth. World Teachers' Day serves as an annual reminder of the often underestimated and signi cant work teachers perform. They are the architects of the future, nurturing the next generation's minds and talents. Through their dedication, they contribute to building a better world by equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to address societal challenges, promote understanding, and foster positive change. The day is an occasion to recognise the tireless efforts, resilience, and passion that teachers bring to their classrooms every day. Each country may have its unique ways of celebrating and honouring educators on World Teachers' Day. This can include award ceremonies that recognise outstanding teachers, educational events and workshops focused on pedagogical innovations, and public demonstrations of support and appreciation. The collective celebration of World Teachers' Day reaf rms the importance of education and the pivotal role teachers play in shaping a brighter future for all. The most important thing I think we can do on World Teachers’ Day is to say “Thank You” to our teachers here at Mel Maria for the work that they do.
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‘Excellence in Catholic Primary Education’ Grandparents Day On Wednesday this week, we celebrated Grandparents Day as a school. This has become an important event in the calendar of Mel Maria Catholic Primary School as we take the opportunity to recognise and THANK all the Grandparents that are part of our community.
Celebrating Grandparents Day in schools is important for several reasons: 1.
Fosters Inter-generational Bonds: Grandparents often play a signi cant role in a child's life. Celebrating Grandparents Day in school provides an opportunity for children to connect with their grandparents in a meaningful way. It helps bridge generational gaps and fosters strong family bonds.
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Honours Wisdom and Experience: Grandparents are a valuable source of wisdom and experience. By involving them in school activities, students can learn from their life experiences and cultural knowledge. This interaction can be an enriching educational experience.
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Promotes Respect and Appreciation: Grandparents represent an older generation that has contributed to society. Celebrating Grandparents Day in school teaches children to respect and appreciate the elderly, fostering empathy and kindness.
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Enhances Communication Skills: Interacting with grandparents can improve students' communication skills. They learn to engage in meaningful conversations, ask questions, and actively listen, which are important life skills.
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Preserves Family Traditions: Grandparents often carry forward family traditions, stories, and cultural practices. Celebrating Grandparents Day allows them to share these traditions with their grandchildren, helping preserve a family's cultural heritage.
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Provides Emotional Support: Grandparents can be a source of emotional support for children. Recognizing their importance in school can help students feel secure and loved, especially if they face challenges at home or in their personal lives.
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Inspires a Sense of History: Learning about one's family history and the stories of their grandparents can inspire a sense of history and a connection to one's roots. This can be a valuable aspect of a child's overall education.
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Enhances Social Skills: Interacting with grandparents can improve children's social skills as they learn to communicate with individuals from a different generation. This can be especially bene cial for students who may not have regular interactions with the elderly.
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Promotes a Sense of Belonging: Celebrating Grandparents Day in school can help children feel a sense of belonging within their family and school community. It reinforces the idea that family is an integral part of a child's life.
10. Honours the Elderly: In a society that often values youth and novelty, celebrating Grandparents Day emphasises the importance of honouring and respecting the elderly. It highlights the contributions and value of senior citizens.
Overall, Grandparents Day in schools provides a meaningful way to integrate family and education. It acknowledges the signi cant role grandparents play in a child's life and helps promote values of love, respect, and empathy, which are important for a child's personal development and well-being.
Feast Days – All Saints and All Souls During the rst week of November, our Catholic Christian community commemorates two important feast days namely, The Feast of All Saints, which celebrates the recognition given to ordinary people who developed their personal qualities to an exemplary degree, and The Feast of All Souls which celebrates the life of people, especially those people who have gone before us in our own family and who are now part of the Resurrection that Christ showed and promised.
The concept of “holy souls” is somewhat easier to grasp than that of “sainthood,” for we have all experienced the departure of family or friends. We pray for them after they have gone and hope that they are with God and enjoying the perfection of whom they strove to be whilst they were alive. However, “saints” are far more dif cult to comprehend as we have never had rst-hand experience of a “saint” and tend to rely on the traditional names. Probably, we have never thought too much about some of the ordinary people in our lives as being saints in the making or that we are called to sainthood from the time of our Baptism. Additionally, we have this wonderful role to encourage children to “sainthood” by allowing them to develop their qualities to the highest degree. As well, I suppose we are revealing ourselves to them by what we do and say to them; I wonder what type of “holy souls” we’ll be remembered as being!
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‘Excellence in Catholic Primary Education’ Annual Community Meeting Information “The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide an adequate substitute.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church) The Mel Maria Catholic Primary School Annual Community Meeting for both the Catholic School Advisory Council and Parent Representative Executive will take place Tuesday 21 November commencing at 6.00pm. At this time, Annual Reports of both parent representative bodies (e.g., School Advisory Council and the Mel Maria P&F Association) will be given, and the Catholic Schools Advisory Council will present the school fees for the 2024 year.
Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) The overall role of the Catholic School Advisory Council is to help the school ful l its educational responsibilities in accordance with the constitution, policies and practices of the Catholic Education Commission of WA and the Planning for the present and future operation of the school • Providing membership on selection panels for employment of staff for the school in accordance with CECWA policy. • Liaising in all matters relating to the nancial management of the school with persons and organisations in the local Catholic community. • Providing representation on the committee which recommends the appointment of a Principal in accordance with CECWA policy. • Managing all the nances associated with the school. • Advising the Principal with respect to school policy that has nancial implications. Currently, there are two (2) positions available for election on the Catholic School Advisory Council
Parent and Friends Association The P&F Association of Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is an integral part of our Catholic school structure and is a valuable instrument in the Church’s ministry of education. This council has been structured to hopefully enhance collaboration and consultation with parents. Most of the work that this council of parents is doing is most de nitely evolving and a work in progress, but they are committed to: • Striving to develop at the school a ‘real’ community of parents, teachers and students, which re ects
a truly Christian ethos. • Working closely with the school Principal and staff as much as possible and asking for guidance as to
the schools funding priorities and achieving common goals. • Endeavouring to have all parents enjoy the exciting experience of their children’s formal school years by active participation and personal involvement in the school programs. • Assisting in planning and organising functions associated with the social, sporting, cultural, and educational life of the school community. • Working to provide additional resources which are considered necessary for the children or to assist the teachers in their professional work. The success of this important partnership is dependent on the attitude of teachers and parents and their mutual recognition and respect for their different but equally important roles. As well as recognising the Committee members for their work over the course of the year, we also thank the Class Representatives for their enthusiasm and commitment throughout the year.
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‘Excellence in Catholic Primary Education’ An opportunity to become a P&F Committee member in 2024 will be given to all parents at the ACM on Tuesday 21 November. All parents are encouraged to consider taking on one of these roles. School Advisory Terms of Reference - click here for more information Parents & Friends Terms of Reference - click here for more information
I would like to this opportunity to sincerely thank parents who served as either a Catholic School Advisory Council member or who were on the Executive of P&F Committee. These parents give up a lot of their time to assist the school by being part of the committees. Nomination forms for both these representative bodies will be sent out next week.
Mel Maria Climate Survey We are currently collecting information to help us make informed decisions about how we can improve the school. To help us in our efforts, we are inviting parents to responds to the Parent and Caregivers Survey. Your response will provided us with the information and foundational focus points that we will use in planning our school improvement efforts. To respond to the survey, please go to https://www.nsipartnerships.com.au/ And enter the code MMCPSPACS in the Start Questionnaire eld.
From My Readings . . . When Kids Don’t Play By Family Rules Any More by Michael Grose Recently, I had a conversation with two parents who’s children wouldn’t cooperate with them any more. Their kids were both thirteen and they were too old for some things such as joining the family at the dinner table, but they weren’t too old to be driven to school. They cooperated with their parents when it suited them. They resisted when it didn’t. They played by some rules and deliberately broke others. Both kids were the eldest in their family. They were both taking their parents through new parenting ground. Thirteen is a notoriously dif cult age. It’s an age of regression. This is not to excuse abusive or uncooperative behaviour but it does provide some context. Approaching this time is tricky, as parents want to maintain good relationships but also need to ensure their kids stay safe and engaged in family and schoollife.
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You can’t pick and choose.
One way of working with children and young people who directly challenge you or the status quo is to get them working for you, rather than against you.
Many young teens like to distance themselves from their families. Not quite teenagers in the real sense of the term and no longer children, they are stuck in the middle of two stages. It can be a struggle for many parents. It’s common for kids in this age group to want to operate outside of the family. Teenagers need to be cut some latitude and not be expected to do the same things as they did as kids. As parents we need to make some adjustments. However, expect them to come to the party for important things such as treating siblings respectfully and turning up for family mealtimes.
They can’t opt out of reasonable family obligations; nor can they cooperate on their terms only. Life is full of give and take. The best place to learn this is in the relative safety of a loving family.
Co-operation is two way. Sometimes young people need to be reminded of the tenuous nature of cooperation. One way to do this is for a parent to temporarily withdraw their assistance around activities they value such as being driven to places; having meals cooked; even having clothes washed. If you withdraw your cooperation in this way, make sure you do it calmly so that your young person or child doesn’t interpret it as play for power. Cooperation is an all or nothing thing so let them experience your non-cooperation for a time. Think this through very carefully. You may need to outlast your young person to make a point so do it at a time when you feel strong.
‘I can use your help’. One way of working with children and young people who directly challenge you or the status quo is to get them working for you, rather than against you. Acknowledge that they are older and that you could really use their help to look out for and after their siblings. Many young teens search for signi cance within their family so give them more responsibility rather than less so that they can feel older.
You build your skills with the outliers. The outliers in your family will always test your parenting skills. You may have to throw out the playbook that used to work and look for different strategies to bring these outliers in from the cold. Whatever method you use I think it’s essential that you don’t allow kids to operate outside the family rules and norms for too long. It becomes tiresome for you and destructive for family life as well. I outlined many key strategies you can use to get cooperation from children of all ages, including testy teens, in my recent webinar – Win Kids’ Cooperation. I think you’ll nd it useful. The recording is still available.
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Prayer for the Week Look with Love – A Prayer for our Grandparents Look with love on grandparents the world over. Protect them! They are a source of enrichment for families and for all of society. Support them! As they grow older, may they continue to be for their families strong pillars of Gospel faith, guardian of noble domestic ideals, living treasuries of sound religious traditions. Make them teachers of wisdom and courage, that they may pass on to future generations the fruits of their mature human and spiritual experience. Help families and society to value the presence and roles of grandparents. May they never be ignored or excluded, but always encounter respect and love. Help them to live serenely and to feel welcomed in all the years of life which you give them. Keep them constantly in your care, accompany them on their earthly pilgrimage, and by your prayers, grant that all families may one day be reunited in our heavenly homeland, where you await all humanity for the great embrace of life without end.
Thought for the Week Learn from the mistakes of others, for you don’t have enough time to make them all yourself.
Kind Regards
Paul Hille Principal #MakingADifferenceEVERYDAY
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Head of Campus News Joanne Scouler and Ros Nichols
Parking and Use of Roads at Drop Off and Pick Up Pater Noster Campus We would like to remind families that Driveithrough is supervised before school from 8.25am – 8.40 am and after school 3.00 pm – 3.20 pm. Arriving after school at 3.10 pm does alleviate some traf c congestion, so if you are able to come a little later please do so. Students will never be left unsupervised. The City of Melville has reminded the school about parking and importance of following the road rules. As a school community, we continue to set ourselves the highest of standards in regard to the wellbeing of all. We have a school Code of Conduct and we thank you in advance for being considerate and patient when collecting your child/ren. It’s great to see so many families taking advantage of this wonderful weather and community to walk or ride to school.
St Joseph Pignatelli Campus Please keep the Drive-through lane owing freely by NOT STOPPING in the lane and leaving your car unattended. Please do not be tempted to leave sleeping toddlers alone in a car if you feel you are running late to pick up your child. We will always wait with students until you arrive.
SJP Oval Playground A section of the adventure playground at Saint Joseph Pignatelli has been closed off for repairs. The playground can still be used by the children. The new shade sails have come just in time as the warm weather is approaching.
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Head of Campus News Joanne Scouler and Ros Nichols
Congratulations to Lucas Sharp Lucas Sharp (5 Green PN) will be travelling to Shepparton, VIC in October to race in the Australian BMX National Championships, representing WA. After experiencing the higher level of competition for the rst time last year, he’s very excited to go back and compete for a top 8 ranking in Australia. He has also been selected this year to be part of a BMX race team, CTD Industries in the Support Team for Inspyre Bicycles.
Loud Sock Day at Mel Maria A big “LOUD” shout out and thank you to the students and staff who participated in the Loud Sock Day for Telethon Speech and Hearing on Thursday 19th October. The socks get LOUDER and LOUDER every year and the colours are so cheerful. Thank you for supporting this great event. Mel Maria Catholic Primary School community raised $890.00 to support students with a hearing loss. Thank you for your donations and well done everyone for ‘Making a Difference’.
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Telethon Speech and Hearing team Karina op den Dries and Mary Norman.
Religious Education Holy Eucharist Celebrated at Saint Joseph Pignatelli Parish Year four students and their families gathered on Sunday 22nd of October at Saint Joseph Pignatelli Parish to celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Holy Eucharist is a Nourishing Sacrament. No sacrament is richer in meaning and symbolism than the Eucharist. Vatican II described it as especially, among the liturgies of the Church, ‘the source and summit of the Christian life’. The primary elements of the Eucharist are bread and wine, symbolic of basic nourishment for life. Not to be neglected is the nourishment received from the word of God that is proclaimed and broken open during the Mass. ‘The Eucharistic table set for us is the table both of the Word of God and of the Body of the Lord.’ (Vatican II) When the Scriptures are proclaimed in the community, Christ is present as God's Word, nourishing our minds and understanding, and deepening our faith.
PN Wednesday 20th September
SJP Thursday 21st September
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Year 5 PN News
Year Five Class News We have had a great start to Term Four with the Senior Sports Carnival! An action packed Term 3 saw us attend the MAD STEM convention where the students used the thinking process to design and create their own inventions, earning the “Innovation Award” for Mel Maria. We performed our class assembly about an excursion to space, and worked extremely hard to showcase our work at the Mel Maria Open Night.
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We look forward to nishing the year with many fun lled activities and watching a performance of Sleeping Beauty at the end of the year.
Year 5 SJP News We have had a busy start to Term 4, in Year 5 SJP. As budding entrepreneurs, we have been designing illustrations for our calico bags, which we will sell at the Christmas Night Markets.
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We are also learning how to budget for our end of year class party. Our creative minds have been ignited by the novel Weslandia. We have devised our own self-suf cient civilisation. The plant that we invented provides food, clothing, shelter and even recreation. The highlight so far has been sharing the morning with our grandparents. We have tried to make a difference everyday.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SENIOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL A warm day with some stiff breezes greeted our Year Three-Six students at Len Shearer Reserve last Friday 13th October for the newly formatted Senior Athletics Carnival. With students involved in 100m, 200m and 400m running events and four team games, the students were busy throughout the day. When they weren’t competing in their own events, they did a great job supporting and cheering on their classmates and factions. Blue and Green factions battled it out for the lead throughout the day, with Green Faction prevailing by 77 points. It was huge year for Green, winning all three senior Carnivals in Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics. Well done to all students on their efforts throughout the day, I was incredibly proud of the way you competed and look forward to seeing how we can translate those strong performances to Interschool Athletics. Thank you to the P&F for running a very successful sausage sizzle and cake stall and keeping the students fed and energised. Thanks also to the huge number of parents who came along to cheer their children and their faction on; the atmosphere was great and the kids thrive on your support. A huge thank you to the staff who assisted with setting up and packing up, in Mr Carr, Mr Popadynec, Mr Williams, Mr Brogden, Mr Hille, Mrs Dowie, Mrs Scouler and Mrs Nicholls. Thanks also to the staff who were fantastic in leading the student through the games and making sure they were organised and ready for their races.
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Year 3 Mel Maria BYOD Program 2024 Technology at Mel Maria Catholic Primary School Children today are growing up in a world that is different to the one we grew up in. They have been born into a world where technology is an integral part of everyday life. We need to create students who are lifelong learners, innovators and responsible global citizens. Our children need to be equipped with the skills of critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration. iPads allow our students to become authors, movie directors, graphic designers, coders and artists. The iPad enables students to develop technology skills using both Apple and Microsoft tools. iPads do not replace teaching. Teachers still teach and students still use pen and paper and read books from the school library.
Device Children from Year 3-6 are required to bring their own iPad to school. It is essential that this iPad has the required speci cations. - iPad 9th or 10th generation, WI-FI only. We recommend 256GB of storage, however, 64GB is suf cient as long as students monitor the space available on their device. All students have access to 500gb of storage in their personal OneDrive account. This is part of the Of ce 365 suite provided to all staff and students by the Catholic Education Of ce Western Australia.
Setup To ensure your new iPad is properly con gured for school use, please follow these steps: Before Initial Setup: After purchasing the new iPad, bring it to school. The school's Mobile Device Management (MDM) system will be linked to the device. This step is essential to ensure that all school-related requirements are correctly installed, including Wi-Fi settings and all necessary school apps. School Pro le Integration: By linking the iPad with the school's MDM, it will be initially con gured with the school pro le. This con guration provides additional functions that bene t both students and parents. For instance, it allows for easy passcode resets, the ability to disable app installation and removal, management of app usage, application of restrictions, activation of "Lost Mode" in case the iPad is misplaced or stolen and more. This setup also provides access to the full range of functions available in Jamf Parent, enabling parents to set restrictions and apply rules to their child's iPad. Existing iPads: If your child already owns an iPad, please backup the photos and documents and wipe the iPad(Restore to factory settings) before bringing it to school. Once the school pro le is installed, apps and content can be copied to the device. This will ensure the iPad works perfectly at school and you will have full access to ‘Jamf Parent’ app to apply restrictions to your child's device. The full BYOD booklet can be found here.
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SOCIAL WORKER How to build boys’ self con dence We often talk about building con dence in girls, but boys may struggle with self-esteem too. Gender stereotypes can make boys feel pressured to be strong, competitive and aggressive. And they may feel that being a boy means they shouldn’t be emotional or cry if they’re upset. It’s important for the adults in boys’ lives to help them overcome stereotypes and take care of themselves emotionally.
One common challenge for young boys is focusing in school. They may get restless and behave impulsively, which can get them into trouble. Then, they feel ashamed about having done something wrong. Parents can help by praising boys’ efforts in school and giving them chances to build skills that they’re proud of.
Parents can also interrupt the constant competition that boys may get into. Let them know that it doesn’t matter who’s the strongest or fastest — everyone has different strengths. You can also point out stereotypes when you see them in TV and movies. And it helps to make sure that your son has a variety of male role models, not just athletes or action heroes. Try praising qualities that aren’t typically part of masculine stereotypes: “Wow, he’s so kind, and he really respects his friends.”
It’s also important for adults to help boys develop empathy and emotional awareness. Let them know that it’s normal and healthy to feel and express a range of emotions — and cry when you need to. You can also actively teach boys to consider how others are feeling: “How did you think he felt when those other kids told him he couldn’t play?” This helps them develop social skills and it prevents bullying, too.
See the link below for how parents can help their sons in this important area. https://childmind.org/article/how-to-build-boys-self-con dence/
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‘We strive to create happy and successful children who we are proud of… we are more than a school, we are a community, united by our motto, ‘Unity is Strength.’
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