Pupil Free Day 30^th August

School will be closed on Friday 30^th August for teacher professional development hours.  Please contact Jabiru if you require care for your child on that day.

Ekka Showday - Public Holiday Wednesday  14th of August

The School will be closed next Wednesday, the 14th of August, for the Ekka Show day public holiday. Have a wonderful day off!

Eyes Open Social Media – Student and Parent Workshops

Don’t Forget to register your attendance for the Parents and carers Social Media Safety Workshop run by an external company-Eyes Open Social Media. The content of the workshop is aimed at parents of the senior school, however, all parents are welcome to attend to hear the important messages. 

These workshops will run over 2 separate nights in the Curiosity Centre from 6pm. 

Parent Social Media Safety Information Session (21st August at 6pm in the Curiosity Centre)
This session covers the main risks and dangers on social media and empowers parents to make the best choices to reduce their own risks and the risks for their children. The topics covered are:
•Inappropriate material and the current laws around child exploitation material
•Identity theft; how personal information can be stolen and used against people
•Predators; how they work, what they look for and what makes a user more vulnerable
•Cyber-Bullying and the current laws
•Digital footprints and how they can be used to enhance or detract from future opportunities
•How to manage and report issues
Please note that due to the content and examples provided that this is a PARENT ONLY session

Security and Privacy Setting Workshop – Parents and Students (28th August at 6pm in the Curiosity Centre)
The is a practical hands-on session where parents and students are bring in their personal mobile devices. Participants will be shown how to add privacy and security to their accounts step-by-step for a social media site to reduce the risks and dangers that were covered in the first awareness session.

There is no cost to attend either session. 

To register your attendance, please click the link below:

https://yerongass.schoolzineplus.com/form/993 

Prep Enrolments

We enjoyed meeting new families at our latest Prep 2025 School Tour and information evening. 

Prep small group discussions will take place from next week, all enrolled families will receive invitations to book in for a small group discussion where students will join in activities with our Prep teachers. Adults will meet with with Deputy Principal Clare Triggell or Anthea Grant.

Bullying No Way (Wear Orange Friday 16^th August)

Children and young people who know what bullying is, and know what to do about it if it happens, also know they are not alone in dealing with it. They know that parents and school staff will be willing to help if needed.

f a child or young person tells you about things at school or you observe something in public that involves conflict or bullying, and if it is appropriate, take the opportunity to talk about what bullying is.

First, make sure you have a clear idea yourself by checking out the formal definition of bullying on the understanding bullying page. You can also find additional information about the definition of bullying that has been modified to suit a range of ages.

Point out that bullying is not just when someone is mean to you once, but it happens repeatedly and makes you feel like you can't stop it. You could use some of the following questions to support your discussion.

• What do you think 'bullying' is?
• Have you seen bullying happening? What did you do? How did you feel?
• Why do you think some people bully other kids?
• Who are the adults you would talk to when it comes to things like bullying?
• Have you ever felt scared to go to school because you were afraid of someone bullying you?
• Has someone tried to bully you? What ways have you tried to change it?
• What do you think parents can do to help stop bullying?
• Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not?
• Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened? What would you do if it happens again?

Tell children that bullying can happen to anyone but it is never okay. Talk about how to respond to bullying safely. Make sure children know what to do if it happens to them or they see it happening to someone else.

Avoid using terminology such as 'bully' or a 'victim'. Although these words are often used in the media, they are not very helpful in describing the behaviour being displayed or in finding evidence-informed solutions.

When you talk about bullying, focus on more appropriate ways to act with others and positive ways to get on with other people.

Children can modify their behaviour with support from parents and teachers. If the labels of 'bully' or 'victim' stick, it can make it harder for them to change. Using these words can suggest that bullying and being bullied are due to unchangeable things about the children involved.

The labels of 'bully' or 'victim' can also cause further harm if a child accepts them as part of their social identity.

More information and resources can be found here https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

Parent Teacher Interviews

We look forward to meeting with families to discuss student achievement, progress and next steps in the upcoming interviews next Monday and Thursday.  Please arrive promptly for your interview in the Curiosity Centre.

Staff Spotlight

Thank you Evelyn for continuing to bring us joy with your staff spotlights.