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Dear Parents and Caregivers, The end of a term is always a special time in the lives of our students. The hard work of the past term fades quickly, as the anticipation of late lie-ins, meaningful time with family and friends, and fun-filled activities beckon. It was no different over this period and there was a real excitement over the last few days. This past week was made even more special, as the Year 3-6 students had the opportunity to enjoy their Creative Arts Enrichment Program. This was after the Year K-2 students had made the most of theirs. A vibrant week was spent creating all sorts of fascinating artworks – it really was the cherry on the top! In addition, a variety of excursions were enjoyed by our students. On Monday, the Year 4s partook in an enriching scientific adventure at Clifton Gardens, while on Wednesday and Thursday the Year 5 and 6s had a thoroughly exhilarating experience at the Treetops Adventure course, conquering their fear of heights while out in the beauty of nature. The end of a successful term, in which the students enjoyed many wonderful moments, should remind us of the need to reflect on the past few months with gratitude. Indeed, as one researcher points out, “In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” We hope that this is true for the students, as they remember special moments of the previous few months. I am personally grateful for the positive, enthusiastic approach they have embodied. They really are the lifeblood of the school, and it is their can-do attitude which has done so much to make this a term to remember. I trust that they will enjoy their break and return refreshed and eager for the second part of the year. I recognise too, the way in which the teachers have continued to invest in the lives of our students. They have been positive role models and encouraged the students to keep stretching themselves. They have taken a real interest in each of their lives, which I hope has made all the difference. I appreciate all our other staff who have worked so hard in the background – the administrative, cleaning and other support staff. The teachers and I value their efforts enormously as they ensure the school’s systems operate smoothly and the campus looks its beautiful best each day. Finally, I thank all our parents and caregivers, who have made so many sacrifices over the past term, for the benefit of the students. Your hours devoted to helping with homework, packing lunchboxes, and driving to school each day, along with sports matches and music recitals, may have sometimes gone unnoticed by your children but we have certainly appreciated all your efforts. An involved, enthusiastic parent body makes all the difference in a school, which is certainly the case in ours.
The Reddam House Primary School Newsletter
Volume 22 Issue 9 Friday 1 July 2022
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