Year 4 News by Barbara Cornford
The Benefits of Community
Given that Cyclone Alfred is so fresh in our minds and that many of us are still processing and even dealing with the associated aspects of such a weather event, I wanted to say that everyone’s wellbeing is definitely something at the front of our minds at the moment.
We consider Mango Hill State School our community and as such want to reach out and say we are thinking of you and ask that you reach out to us if needed.
Speaking with the students on their return, I have heard many different accounts of family adventures from biking in the rain, being towed on dad’s jet ski, trees falling down, to no power which resulted in one male student being delighted that he didn’t have to take a shower (I feel only a boy would say something like this?). It seems that we as a community have been lucky and that is a blessing!
It was great to see the students return on Tuesday and to be able to catch up, but also to see how ready they were to return to learning and being with their friends.
Another benefit of being a school community is that of home and school relationships. Please know that I am a firm believer in developing partnerships with parents and carers in relation to your child’s learning and wellbeing.
You play an important role supporting your child’s education. Research has shown that when schools and families work together children:
- Do better
- Stay in school longer
- Are more engaged with their school work
- Attend more regularly
- Make better behaviour choices
- Have better social skills.
Parent Teacher Interviews
We are preparing for Parent/Teacher Interviews. These are an opportunity for you to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss their academic and personal development in this first part of the school year. Interviews will be offered via an online booking system. Please keep an eye out for the information regarding this and the times your child’s teacher will be available. I know each class teacher is looking forward to meeting with as many parents and carers in a one to one situation as possible.
Barbara Cornford
Deputy Principal –Year 4
bcorn3@eq.edu.au
