Moonbi Public School

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NEWSLETTER

Vol 30

FROM THE PR INCIPALS DESK

School Excellence in Action

Separartion

Snake Awarness

BUDDY READING

CLASSROOM SNAPSHOT

Interactive Writing

SCHOOL TIPS FOR

SEPARATED AND

DIVORCED PARENTS

HIGHLIGHTS Principals Desk

Library News

Assembly Awards

Chaplain’s Chat

P&C News

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FROM THE

PRICIPAL’S DESK

School Excellence in Action On Tuesday 22nd September we will be holding a Zoom meeting at 2.00 pm and would love for you to join us in this important learning event.

Children and Divorce For children, separation and divorce can be an especially sad, stressful, and confusing time. With almost one in two marriages in Australia end in divorce it is estimated one in five children under the age of 18 are affected. It may be difficult for parents to provide the support their children need as they deal with their own stress. Please know if you have to face this difficult time your school is here to help support you and your children.

Survey School administration staff will be calling families during Week 10 to find out information to help us with our short term and long-term planning as well finding out what you feel we do well and what we could do better.

Talk Like A Pirate Day Remember! Talk Like A Pirate Day is happening this Friday, the 25th September! All students and staff are asked to dress up like a pirate for the day and to bring a donation of a gold coin (or more if you wish). All funds go towards childhood Cancer Support.

Ssssnake Awareness It’s that time again when our wriggly friends are on the move! Living with snakes is just part of life in the country but it does require some educating of our younger students so that they will remember what to do should they see a snake. It’s a good time to have a discussion on snake safety and precautions at home and we will continue to remind students throughout Spring and Summer.

Don’t Forget

Your

WATER BOTTLE We have exhausted our

supplies of refillable water

bottles, having given out

multiple bottles over the past

few weeks to students who

keep losing or forgetting to

bring them back.

Students can refill bottles at

school.

Bottles of water @ $2ea

will be available for those

students who forget!

An account will be sent out

at the end of each term.

Relationships Australia - Children and separation Making a decision to separate if you have children is complex.

How will you tell them?

What should you say?

When should it be done?

At a time when you are vulnerable and unsure of yourself, you have to tell your children that you are

separating and their lives are going to change. You don’t want to cause them distress, and you will want to

do it in the way that will create the least pain.

Children's reactions to separation Separation is stressful for children and how your children react and adjust to it will depend upon several

things:

how you cope with the break up and any ongoing relationships - their adjustment and recovery is

easier when parents are sensitive to their children's needs

the age and stage of development of the children

the temperament of the children - for instance, whether they tend to be easy-going or are somewhat

anxious

the circumstances of the separation: was it calm or were the children witness to anger and drama?

Children may:

be surprised, angry, sad, hurt, confused, worried, frightened or grieving for the loss of the family unit

that was

feel they are to blame

fantasise that their parents will get back together

feel insecure and fear abandonment

start behaving differently (for example, become clingy or moody, wet the bed, not want to go school,

act out).

How you can help your children

Although parents are often upset and confused at this time, it is important to try to understand what your

children are going through and to consider their feelings as well.

Children have to deal with many changes and adjustments as a result of their parents separating: changes in

family lifestyle, rules and discipline. There may also be a lot of other changes, for example, a new house and

a new school and a new person in mum’s or dad’s life, and perhaps fewer treats as there will be less money

coming in.

Try to see the situation through their eyes. assure them that both parents still love them, no matter what. You may have fallen out of love with

their other parent, but the children still love that person and may not understand why you are

separating

give them a simple, honest account (but not one that blames or point scores against the other parent,

or gives unnecessary detail). Explain who is moving away, and when and where they will see the other

parent

assure them that they do not have to take sides. They love both of you, so attacking or criticising the

other parent hurts the children

tell them this was an adult decision and that they are not to blame in any way. Draw a line between

adult business and what children need to know

try to make as few changes as possible in their lives let significant others know what is happening (ie.

the school, class teacher, the parents of their friends). These people can also watch out for your

children

NEVER use the children as go-betweens. Don’t ask your children to deliver messages to the other

parent or say negative things about the other parent. This is damaging to the child and reflects badly

on you – children find it very difficult to deliver messages and don’t want to be drawn into fights.

find a way to communicate politely and respectfully with your former partner and keep them informed

about important matters regarding the children (health, injuries in your care, and education, for

example).

be understanding if children play up or are distressed. Children need time and understanding as they

adjust - many children are taken unawares when they hear their parents are separating and need a lot

of assurance as they come to terms with the changes in their lives.

Worried about your children? If you are worried about your children talk to other people who see them regularly – their teacher or childcare

staff and don’t hesitate to ask for professional help. Like their parents, most children are stressed by the

separation and changes in their lives, but with care and support, most children accept and adjust to the

changes.

“What about the Children?” is a booklet, available through Relationships Australia, that offers

that hints to help you through this difficult time.

https://www.relationships.org.au/relationship-advice/relationship-advice-sheets/ending-a-relationship-

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Vivid Vocabulary

The writing focus is continuing with vocabulary until the end of term. Here are some examples of students using vocabulary that is clear, bright or intense, to communicate through written text.

Bee Life Cycle (K,1,2) Stage 1. The worker bees make the hive. (Mason) The queen lays eggs in different cells. (Spike) A cell is a small hole in the honeycomb. (Dakota) The cells are tiny hexagons. (Spike) Stage 2. In three days the larvae hatch and they get fed royal jelly. (Sarah) The worker bees get fed bee bread. (Mason) Stage 3. The pupa is covered with wax. (Aleigha) Wax shuts the lid. (Lexi) The pupa is going into a chrysalis or a cocoon. (Aleigha)

HELP SAVE THE WALRUSES! Caleb

Stop polluting and help protect walruses. Sunni Did you know that thousands of walruses are dying just because of us! Toby Climate change is affecting the walrus’s annual migration path to the Bering Sea. Koby The sea temperature is getting warmer, causing ice in the Pacific Ocean to melt. Emily Walruses need ice to rest on during migration. Ditch They need ice floes so that they can rest and feed their calves. Cyrus Walruses cannot feed their young in the water because they will drown. Ricky Walruses pull themselves out of the water, this is called ‘hauling out’. Dusti You can help slow down the consequences of climate change by picking up rubbish Tyler and minimising pollution. Koby You can also help by joining services such as take 5 for the sea or going to your local beach and cleaning up rubbish. Mikayla We need to stand together and save the Walruses! Riley

You can help stop climate change by making one simple change Ruby

Hail

White marbles frostily falling, Loud and annoying,

Crashing on the tin roof of the veranda. Freezing cold through my gloves,

Rich, moist, freezing smell, Wet pieces of sticky ice.

by Riley

HAWKS WRITING

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Every student counts. Every moment matters.

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2020 Buddy

Reading

Enjoying the

sunshine and the

love of reading

together

Busy Beehive Canteen…

Every student counts. Every moment matters.

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Every student counts. Every moment matters.

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Every student counts. Every moment matters.

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