Principal Talk with Mrs Lowe
Student/Parent/Teacher Conversations
It was wonderful to see our students sharing their achievements and goals with their parents this week. Thank you all for making the time to come in and converse with your child’s teacher. If you missed the Student/Parent/Teacher Conversations this week please contact your child's teacher to arrange a suitable time. Remember that you are welcome to make an appointment to see your child's teacher at any time throughout the year.
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2019
On Monday were fortunate to commence NRW with a performance by Troy Allen and his son, Tray. The talented Bundjalung Goori (East Coast) men braved the cold day to present song, music, dance, artefacts and a fire making demonstration, with the help of Mr Collinge.
Are you getting enough sleep?
Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for your mental and physical wellbeing. There are two types of sleep – ‘deep sleep’ and ‘dream sleep’. Good quality sleep is about the amount of ‘deep sleep’ a person gets, not the length of sleep.
Most ‘deep sleep’ occurs during the first five hours after falling asleep. Sleep can be disrupted for a number of reasons, such as illness, pain, anxiety or depression.
How disrupted sleep affects your wellbeing
Examples of disrupted sleep patterns
- difficulty in getting to sleep
- poor-quality sleep
- less sleep
- frequently waking during the night
- waking very early in the morning and being unable to get back to sleep.
Consequences of inadequate deep sleep
- tiredness during the day
- poor concentration
- irritability
- aches and pains in muscles and bones
- weakened immune system.
When you wake in the morning
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get out of bed immediately
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get up at approximately the same time every day
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get some fresh air by going outside
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do some physical activity.
During the day
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don’t nap during the day
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try to be physically active
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limit your caffeine intake and avoid caffeine after 4pm
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address any stressful issues during the day.
Before going to bed
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avoid going to bed too early as it isn’t the right time for ‘deep sleep’
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avoid smoking, vigorous exercise and drinking alcohol
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don’t go to bed hungry or with a full bladder
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allow yourself time to wind down
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avoid using electronic devices in your bedroom or within 30 minutes of your bedtime
While you sleep
- keep your bedroom quiet, dark, well ventilated and cool
- avoid too many blankets and electric blankets – if you’re too hot, you won’t go into a deep sleep.
Excerpt from https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/staying-well/sleeping-well
Recommended Hours of Sleep
The School Explorers - School Readiness Program
Our School Explorer’s Program will commence tomorrow, Friday 31 May with a movement and dance session with Mrs Croker, Mrs White and Year 4. Our school readiness program aims to increase the children's familiarity with the primary school setting. A copy of the program can be downloaded here or picked up from the School Office.
Enrolling Now
Enrolments can now be placed online. Go to https://enrolments.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/enrol/ to enrol now.
Enrolments packs have been sent home with students who have siblings commencing in 2020. If you did not receive your bag please contact Belinda in the School Office.
Information can also be downloaded from our website http://www.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/enrolment.html
School Photos- Further Change of Date
Due to St Mary's having our largest ever number of MacKillop Hockey Representatives, we have had to change our photo date again so as not to clash. Please note that our school photos will now be taken during Week 10 on Monday 1 July. Ordering can be done online by inputting the 9 digit code AN3 WE9 3JZ on the Advanced Life website http://www.advancedlife.com.au/ . Envelopes were sent home last term.