Primary Newsletter
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Dear Parents and Caregivers, The last week of term flew past with the usual exuberance of spirit that usually characterises this time of the year. Like eagerly straining horses, ready to bolt for home, the students rushed headlong towards the well-deserved break which all students (and teachers!) had looked forward to. Looking back over the past term is always a rewarding exercise, as it reminds one of just how much was accomplished. With all students starting a new year group, and many arriving in the Primary School for the first time, there is inevitably a time of settling in and of getting to know the people in one’s class. It was, of course, also a real pleasure to get used to ‘school as normal’ again, after all the disruptions of the past couple of years. If there is one goal which we all have here at Reddam House, it is that school should be an adventure, with each day a pleasant experience of engaging with new-found knowledge, important skills, and happy, healthy relationships. We all want to be happy, and as such the findings from a recent ABC Happiness Survey, conducted among 47 000 Australian, children made for interesting reading. The survey reinforced how important supportive family and school environments are for children to feel happy, along with having good friends. Many children also pointed out how much their pets meant to them and how these added to their happiness. However, what was interesting was how important sleep is as a key indicator of wellbeing and happiness.
With a busy first term behind us, I hope that there will be plenty of time for good rest in the coming three weeks for all our students and staff, along with many happy moments spent with family, friends and pets.
The Reddam House Primary School Newsletter
Volume 22 Issue 11 Friday 8 April 2022
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