Swimming continues next week Monday to Friday.

Students from Years K, 1 and 2 must have their recess with them each day as it eaten at the pool.

   

   

Please let the school know if there are any major changes to your child's normal routine, for example if parents are away from home and the children are being cared for by others.

This allows teachers to offer support as needed and know who to contact in an emergency.

Issue 8 of Scholastic Book Club will close on Friday 23rd  November

Do you want to know about the curriculum your child is engaged with in class?

Click on the link above to find detailed information about each stage and the learning areas.

If you would prefer a paper copy please see the school office.

Happy Birthday to

who celebrate their birthdays next week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

• AFL Trials Year 5/6 - Due Friday 23 November

Play Cast List for Year 4 - 6

Please click on the link below to see the cast list, parts and costume requirements.

Cast List and Costume Guide Years 4-6

Would you like to have the opportunity to be actively involved in decisions that directly affect the educational environment at our school?

If you are interested in serving on the school board or you wish to nominate someone please indicate your willingness by completing the online form in the link below.

School Board Nomination Form

  Closing date is 22 November

This month on SchoolTV - Mindfulness

Over the last decade, mindfulness has been slowly rising in popularity with many individuals practising it on a regular basis. Evidence based research has found that there are many benefits to mindfulness which has prompted schools across the nation to implement this practice into their daily routines.

Mindfulness can be described as attention training for your brain, enabling you to focus on something without judgement and to stimulate curiosity. Mindfulness can be practised in a number of ways and is something that can be done by everyone - no matter what your age! It has been practised by many cultures around the world, but it is not exclusively affiliated to any particular philosophy or religion.

Mindfulness helps improve memory, engagement and performance. Its positive effect on the brain can improve immunity, mental wellbeing, learning ability, emotional health and even, time management. It is especially important in this era of information overload as our attention is constantly being pulled in many directions making us more distracted.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents can learn the best way to introduce mindfulness to their children, implementing it into their daily lives to have an overall positive impact on family relationships. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition and we always welcome your feedback.

If you have any concerns about your child, please contact Mrs Akehurst for further information.

Here is the link to this month’s edition http://smwms.nsw.schooltv.me/newsletter/mindfulness

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