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Newsletter 4 - Term 4 - Week 8
Friday 29th November 2024
Website: www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Mrs. Michelle Charlton
Email: principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,
The end of the school year is drawing near. We have had many wonderful events happen over the year and still a few more to occur.
Junior Athletics
Last week our junior athletes participated on a very hot day in the school's sports. It was a great day and it was so lovely to see their beaming faces after completing their events. Congratulations to all our students for participating. A huge thank you to Mrs Aitken, Mrs McPherson and all the junior school staff for putting together such a great day.
Gumbuya World
Year 3 students and staff also headed off to Gumbuya World last Friday in the warm conditions. They all had a fantastic time and from what I hear they all managed to find some relief from the heat with a strategic visit very close to a big water fountain.
Confidence & Motivation
Building confidence and motivation in young people is essential for their overall wellbeing and is a key aspect of their development. These qualities can have a lasting impact on their success and happiness. Confidence helps children believe in their abilities and face challenges with a positive attitude, while motivation drives their desire to learn, explore, and achieve their goals.
Fostering these traits involves creating an environment that encourages children to take risks, learn from their mistakes, and celebrate their achievements. Confidence is built when children feel capable and valued, while motivation is fuelled by the belief that their efforts will lead to growth and success. By actively supporting both, we can help young people thrive in the academic, social, and personal areas of their life.
By offering positive reinforcement, setting realistic expectations, and celebrating their efforts, we can model a positive mindset that can go a long way in helping young people develop both confidence and motivation. Nurturing these qualities, will help them grow into self-assured individuals who believe in their ability to succeed, setting the foundation for a fulfilling future.
In this edition of SchoolTV, discover how to provide opportunities for autonomy and support your child in persevering through challenges.
Here is the link to your Edition https://stgtraralgon.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/confidence-motivation-au
Important dates:
- 2nd December: 2025 Foundation Transition
- 4th December: Dalkeith Christmas Party: Foundation Students
- 5th December: End of Year Mass: St Michael’s Church 9.30am
- 9th December: Final Assembly for 2025
Kind Regards
Michelle
| Sophie Segond | Mikayla Fenech | Edward McQuillen |
| Martin Lijo Jose | Zoey Graham | Blake Douglass |
| Skyla Nicola | Elijah Inchincoli | Asta Waite |
| Phoenix Keen | Harry Cowlishaw x 2 | Efrain Eldhose |
| Beau Ford | Willow Appleton | Aura McDonald |
| Lucy Cooper | Benny Marino | Abbie Hazelman |
| Evie Down | Sophie Coles | Nixon Tomholt |
| Zoe Crawford | Lilah Robertshaw | Alphonse Jose |
| Kaleb Sova |
Punctuality in arriving at school is important for the smooth functioning of school programs, for developing the children’s organisational skills and for the children’s feeling of security.
If your child is late to school arriving from 9.10am onwards due to an appointment or any other reason they must be signed in at the school office.
If your child is unwell, to speed up their recovery we recommend keeping your child at home until they are fully recovered.
Absentee notifications can be entered via PAM up to seven days, if you will be away longer than this you will be required to contact the office on 5174 5515.
Please note all absentee notifications must be completed via a Parent Notified Absence in PAM prior to 9.30am. If we have not received notification you will be sent a message via SMS with regards to your student/s being absent for the day you will need to phone the admin office on 5174 5515 to advise the reason why the student is absent as this is a legal requirement.
St. Gabriel's Primary School is a child safe school. We are committed to embedding a culture of Child Safety, adhering to the Victorian Child Safe Standards: Managing the Risk of Child Abuse in Schools and School Boarding Premises (Ministeral Order No. 1359).
We believe that ensuring the safety of the students in our care is an integral part of who we are as a Catholic faith community. The school acts in accordance with the Ministerial Order through policies, procedures, measures and practices, staff training and, ultimately, through the strategies used in working with the students and families within our school community.
We continue to maintain and develop a safe and supportive learning environment where staff are focused on engaging students in meaningful, relevant and challenging learning experiences.
If at any time you have any issues or concerns you feel you need to raise please contact our Principal: Michelle Charlton or our Child Safety Officers: Alison Phillips or Jo Quinn on 5174 5515.
