Our PB4L focus for next week (Week 3) is Being a Good Sport

In the explicit teaching lessons the expected behaviours taught will be:

• Waiting my turn
• Using good manners
• playing by the rules (playing fairly)
• Encouraging others
• Keeping my hands, feet and objects to myself
• Taking it when I’m out
• Being a gracious winner

Examples of behaviours that negatively impact on Being a Good Sport include:

• Pushing in
• Talking rudely to others (screaming)
• Ignoring the rules
• Making hurtful comments (putting people down)
• Being physically aggressive
• Not taking it out
• Being a sore loser

Our PB4L focus for Week 4 is Being a Peaceful Problem Solver

In the explicit teaching lessons the expected behaviours taught will be:

                         Scissors,Paper, rock

                              IgnoRe it

                    Tell them: NO, Stop, Don’t

  Wait and Cool Off (CountBackwards, Deep breaths)

                        Ask for heLp                           

               Walk Away and lEt it go

               Make a Deal (CoMpromise, Win-Win)

                  Use an ‘I’ mesSage (I think…, I feel…)

                             Use goOd manners

                        Talk it out/Listen

                                       Visit with someone else

                            ApologisE

                                   Be Respectful

We would very much appreciate your discussing these weekly focuses with your children and reviewing the expected and non-acceptable behaviours in our endeavour to see that St Patrick’s is a more respectful, responsible and safe learning community for all.

PB4L Data

It is with pride that I inform you that over the past week 20 students were given Citizenship, Merit, Library or Uniform Awards or Playground Affirmation Awards whilst there were 4 incidents of Inappropriate behavior recorded.

Please continue to act respectfully, responsibly and safely.

 K-2 CROSS COUNTRY

Weather permitting we will be holding a mini Cross Country for Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 at 11:30 next Monday May 9

Parents are welcome to join us for this event.

Should you choose to attend please gather on the verandah above the Basketball Court.

Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 should wear their Sports Uniform on Monday

At the conclusion of the races students who come 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd or 4th will be presented with a ribbon.

 MORNING DROP OFF ON KEMBLA ST

We sincerely appreciate the cooperation of many parents and carers who respect the road rules governing the ‘pick-up/drop-off No Parking’ zone in effect from 8:00am – 9:30am each morning. We understand that in the morning parents and carers may be on their way to work and as such time is of the essence.

In the interests of ensuring that this No Parking Zone is being used properly please note that:

1. These zones operate under the same conditions as no parking zones, which means you may stop to drop off or pick up children for a maximum of 2 minutes.
2. You're required to remain in, or within 3 metres of, your vehicle.

These Zones are designed for quick entry and exit, and when used properly by all parents and carers minimise congestion and risk to students. We look forward to your cooperation to ensure that this routine works smoothly.

Mr Gavan Hoctor - Assistant Principal