Merry Christmas everyone,

Families might enjoy looking back at photos below from 2020, what an incredible year it has been! 

Thank you to parents and carers who have worked closely with the Learning Support Team and teachers this year to improve outcomes for students with a disability. Together, we have planned adjustments and support strategies that provided a platform for students to grow and shine! I look forward to meeting again with families in Term 1 at the Personalised Planning meetings. This will be an opportunity to share information with the new teacher and revisit his/her support plan.  

Starting a new school year can be an exciting time, but can also an anxious one. Lots of kids – and their parents – feel nervous in the build up to their first day back. This is really common, but that doesn’t make it any less stressful! Having your child attend school for the first time or starting a new school can create even more anxiety.

Preparation is key to dealing with situations where there are lots of unknowns. The more things feel familiar and controlled, the more your child or young person can relax and feel confident about what’s happening. 

Beyond Blue has some useful strategies and tips to make the transition back to school a positive experience: https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/age-6-12/mental-health-conditions-in-children/anxiety/tackling-back-to-school-anxiety

Happy 2021 wishes,
Kind regards
Simone Maloney
Primary School/Learning Support Coordinator