Primary Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE:
News from the Classroom
Birthdays
Student Achievements
Dear Parents and Caregivers, It was a busy week in the Primary School, with the academic programme in full swing and the students applying themselves fully to their cycle tests and various other assessments, projects and classwork. The sporting and cultural programme is also picking up steam which is exciting. We were disappointed that the scheduled ‘Heart of Friendship’ and ‘Friendship Fires’ incursions planned for this week had to be rescheduled. Relationships are at the heart of who we are, and as the well-known quote reminds us, we are not islands unto ourselves. As such, any opportunity to discuss ways of enhancing relationships is incredibly valuable and we look forward to enjoying these workshops later in the term. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in what is referred to as positive psychology, which focuses primarily on the positive influences in a person’s life. So much of the field of psychology seems to be associated with what is wrong in our lives, and how we can remedy our problems, so it is refreshing to have a field which looks at the positive aspects and how these can be used to build self-esteem, confidence and positive interpersonal relationships. A primary school environment seems to me to be the ideal place to start with such an approach and hopefully to instil an optimism and positive attitude which will last a lifetime. One of the cornerstones of our approach here at Reddam House is to see each child as unique, with his or her own strengths, abilities and interests. It is our real hope that the students come to school each day, knowing that they arrive in a space which is conducive to discovering more about themselves. We hope that they are able to explore the myriad of opportunities on offer and that as they do so that they will discover those areas which quicken their hearts and inspire them to step excitedly into the future. Congratulations to Micah Shields and Eva Herson who competed in the Narwhal Water Polo Cup in Woy Woy over the weekend. The girls played five games over the course of the weekend and helped their team to achieve some outstanding results throughout. Well done girls! Next week, the Year 2s have their first opportunity of the year to enjoy an excursion. They will visit the Schoolhouse Museum, where they will undoubtedly have their eyes opened to the very different world which their predecessors experienced at school all those years ago. Enjoy your weekend! Dee Pitcairn The Reddam House Primary School Newsletter
Volume 32 Issue 40 Friday 4h February 2022
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