St Angela of the Cross Primary School

Principals Message

SchoolTV - Respectful Relationships

Fostering a nurturing environment of respectful relationships within your family holds the key to not only harmonious living, but also improved academic outcomes for your children. As parents and caregivers, embracing the art of teaching children about respect at a young age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy interactions and empathetic understanding. It will help cultivate a positive environment where communication flourishes, conflicts are resolved constructively, and bonds are fortified.

Teaching children to respect themselves and others will open up avenues for both personal growth and academic achievement. Fostering an environment where respect is not just a word, but a practiced behaviour, will empower young people with essential life skills. Effective communication, active listening, and the art of compromise, will provide your child with a solid foundation that will transcend family interactions and help them collaborate effectively with peers, teachers and the broader community.

Equipping children with an understanding of healthy versus unhealthy relationships is an important aspect of their development. It will guide them to make informed choices, foster positive connections, and set boundaries that contribute to their emotional wellbeing. Understanding the nuances between healthy and unhealthy relationships provides children with the essential tools to navigate their social world, build self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful relationships.

In this edition of SchoolTV, learn how to empower young people in healthy interactions to embrace differences and forge connections that honour their self-worth. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to this month's edition https://stangelawarragul.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/respectful-relationships

Swimming Program

A big thank you to all families and students for your support of our swimming program thus far. Whilst they make for busy weeks, the importance of children learning to swim is vital and now an important part of our school curriculum. Please see information below on where swimming is included within the Victorian Curriculum.

Swimming and water safety is included in the Health and Physical Education Curriculum from Foundation to Level 10. This means that schools must ensure that they are implementing a swimming and water safety program that meets the requirements of the curriculum.

The Health and Physical Education curriculum includes four focus areas with specific reference to swimming and water safety which schools are required to teach

Fundamental movement skills (FMS) = Develop foundation movement and skills to enable students to participate in a range of physical activities. E.g. Floating and moving the body through water.
Safety (S) = Practise behaviours and skills to keep themselves and others safe in and around water. E.g. Sun safety, use of protective equipment and first aid.
Lifelong physical activities (LPA) = Understand that swimming can enhance lifelong health-related fitness and wellbeing.
Challenge and adventure activities (CA) = Participate in challenging swimming activities in a range of contexts. E.g. Triathlon, diving, water polo.

Development of knowledge and skills relating to survival swimming and basic water safety can significantly reduce a child’s drowning risk and enhance community safety.

Father’s Day Breakfast

Thank you to all the dads and special guests who joined us for our Father’s Day Breakfast last Friday. The students really enjoyed having you within the school community and spending time with you all and the school appreciates your ongoing support.

A big thank you to our school staff for cooking the breakfast and organisation of this great extra-curricular event.