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Dear Parents and Caregivers, The Year K-2 students had a busy and productive week as they continued their rehearsals for Annie KIDS. It really has brought a buzz to their classes, and it is evident how excited they all are to be part of such a wonderful opportunity. There is undoubtedly still much to be done before they move into the theatre in just over a week, so we wish them, and all involved in the production, everything of the best for the final rehearsals and polishing of lines, lyrics and actions. The Year 3-6 students have already put their heads down too as they start working through their Revision booklets in preparation for the final exams. At the same time, they are still learning plenty while working through the last sections of the syllabus. There was a palpable sense of studious energy throughout the school during the week, and I commend all the students for their application and effort. In only a few weeks’ time we will be honouring them at the annual Prizegiving ceremonies, at which time all their dedication will definitely be worthwhile.
As they remind us, most people spend about a third of our day doing exactly that – daydreaming. While some of those daydreams might only be a couple of seconds long, there are other occasions when we might find ourselves completely immersed in the daydream. So too do the students who attend classes each day, or sit at home working on their projects, essays, works of art and homework. In fact, the research, as published in a psychological journal, reveals that “those who reported more frequent daydreaming scored higher on tests to measure intellectual creativity.” Of course, not all daydreaming is productive, especially when there is studying to be done or a new concept to be grasped in class. But the research is certainly a useful reminder that our children gain much from those seemingly unfocused, less purposeful moments in their lives than we might realise.
Speaking of hard work and effort, a recent article addressed what appears to be exactly the opposite, namely daydreaming. While most of us might regard daydreaming as purposeless and a distraction from the hard work which needs to be done, researchers in the United States have recently published a paper in which they point out that “daydreaming is not a waste of time. Rather, it helps children make meaning out of the experiences and information they encounter. It encourages creativity, improves memory function and supports problem solving.”
The Reddam House Primary School Newsletter
Volume 22 Issue 32 Friday 28 October 2022
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