Principal's News by Ange Padgett

Classroom and Specialist Lesson Visits

We have had another amazing week at Mango Hill State School.

As I visit classrooms and specialist lessons, it’s clear to see our students are receiving explicit and timely feedback about their learning. Most students are able to discuss their learning in terms of what they are doing well and are able to identify next steps in their learning. I’m most impressed by the confidence the students are displaying when talking about their learning. Students are showing they really care about their learning. Well done to our students and to our teachers!

Ready Scales

Last week we launched our Ready Scale in our Care Classes.  We’re in the "explore" stage, and each week in our Care Class, we are unpacking how to use this scale a little bit more.  The Ready Scale is about building our toolkit around noticing and naming our feelings and communicating where we are at. This is big work - and it will be a long journey. The launch of the Ready Scale is the beginning. We need to keep returning to all of our previous Term 2 Care Class learning and integrating new learning with previous messages.  We also need to keep using all the Team Mango things we already know, to help us.  We still Care for Self, Care for Others, Care for Learning and Care for the Environment.  We still value our values of Respect, Innovation, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork.  We still love our Golden Tickets!  But when we know more about how we work, the way we feel, what helps us to be regulated humans, then we can help ourselves and each other. This is a handy resource for all aspects of life; school, home, the playground. 

Upcoming Excursions

This week and next we have many excursions and incursions occurring. Our Year 4 classes have been or will visit Bunyaville Environmental Centre. We also have ICAS assessments taking place. Our Prep students will be involved in the Raw Art incursion and Bike Education continues.

School Uniform

Most of our students are wearing our uniform with pride, however a small number of students are not adhering to our uniform policy by wearing baseball caps, rather than the school sun safe hat. Coloured shoes have been worn, rather than full black shoes and jumpers of different colours are being worn, rather than the school jumper/jacket. I understand at times, uniforms can be costly to parents/caregivers especially when students lose things or outgrow their uniform. The school would appreciate our parents/caregivers help by ensuring our students adhere to the uniform policy. Teachers and Leadership members will be having a big focus on this over the next few weeks. Should you require some assistance with uniforms, please reach out to your child’s class teacher.

Public Holiday Reminder

A reminder that Monday 14 August is a public holiday (EKKA). I’m hoping everyone gets to enjoy this day with loved ones.