18th October 2019

Persistence Confidence Getting Along Organisation Resilience

Updated Policies The following policies were approved by School Council this week:

Child Safe Policy Child Safe Responding and Reporting Policy Child Safe Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers Volunteers Policy Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Bullying Prevention Policy Bushfire Preparedness Policy Working with Children Checks Policy External Providers Policy Respect for School Staff Policy

All of the above policies can be found on our School website.

Farmers’ Market It was fantastic to see many families and community members out enjoying the sunshine and market atmosphere on Sunday. This month, our Pre School coordinated our volunteers for the gates, set up and pack up. It was great to see many new parents helping out and supporting our Farmers’ Market. Funds raised from the Egg and Bacon Stall this month will be going towards our school garden. Thank you to all of the families who gave up their time to help on the day: Jon C, Cameron S, Glen D, Laureen L, Jade K, Amy D, Sam C, Kerry C, Karoline T, Bryan M, Tanya W, Heath W, Alistar S, Brett M, Tessa M, Mayumi W, Julia A, Tanya M, Kelly H, Zali S, Rachel G, Petra H, Jody SC, Kellie S, Narelle L, Kate G, Paul K. For our November market, $500 of the fundraising will be going towards supporting the students in our HPV (Human Powered Vehicle) Team who will be travelling to Maryborough in November to compete in the Energy Breakthrough. If you are able to support our teams by volunteering at the November market, please complete the Google form using the link below. https://forms.gle/94Vwbe9VW3sjbS358

Are you asking your kids to step up? by Dr. Deborah Gilboa

We do a lot for our kids, because we love them and often they need us. But we forget that one of the best things we can do for our kids is to help them learn to do for themselves and for others.

Do you ask your kids to do chores, to help out on a regular basis? You would be surprised how many parents – who were raised doing chores – don’t ask the same of their kids. If you do give them chores, do you sometimes go behind them and redo the work when they’re done? Don’t! If it’s not done right, get your child to fix it.

When I ask why parents don’t give chores or why they don’t challenge their kids with hard things – and I do, all over the world – parents tell me it’s because kids are too… busy! They’re working their tails off on classwork, teams, clubs, groups, trying to excel at 100 different things! So adults are willing to take on every other responsibility in their lives in order to facilitate these goals. And it’s hurting kids.

We drive them everywhere – fewer teens are seeking drivers’ licences each year. We type their work, do their research and try to buy them anything they or we think might possibly increase their success. We solve every problem and bulldoze over every potential obstacle. And kids accept this as the natural order of things.

We are stepping in front of our kids, when in fact we should be stepping back and allowing our kids to step up.

It’s sounds like tough love, but it’s not. This is parenting. This is making sure that our kids, in just a few short years, don’t still need us to do everything for them. Our kids know that we are expert problem-solvers. Now it’s their turn to step up and learn to help themselves and others.

So how can we let kids step up? Here are a few tips you can try right now with kids of any age.

1. When your child or teen comes to you with a problem, don’t fix it. Say “You’re a good problem-solver. What do you think?” And then listen to the answer.

2. Expect them to fail, and talk about what they’ll do when (not if) that happens.

Give them tasks to do that help the whole family (not only themselves) and make sure they do them, until it’s done well. Be patient, but firm. It’s crucial that you take a step back and let your kids make mistakes and learn from their experiences. You aren’t going to be there in adulthood to clear the obstacles they face or solve the struggles. They eventually will have to make decisions and find solutions on their own and they will be ill-prepared if they weren’t allowed to make those mistakes under supervision while you’re right there to show empathy and give support!

You may be thinking “but what if there’s an emergency and I have to jump in?” Well, first define emergency.

Two percent of the time, kids need an adult to jump in front of them and solve the problem. They need an adult to protect them from a life-threatening issue that overwhelms their internal resources such as when they experience bullying, mental health issues and eating disorders.

The other ninety-eight percent of the time kids need a compassionate adult to take an interest, from a distance, without fixing anything. So step back so that a child or a young person can step up and handle problems and dilemmas themselves.

Regards,

Ken and Lisa

Child Safe On 26 November 2015, the Victorian Parliament passed the Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Child Safe Standards) Bill 2015, which amended the Child Safety and Wellbeing Act 2005 to introduce the Child Safe Standards that would apply to all organisations involved in child related work in Victoria. There are 7 Child Safe Standards which are compulsory minimum standards for all Victorian schools, to ensure they are well prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect. The 7 Standards are: 1. Strategies to embed an organisational culture of child safety, including through effective

leadership arrangements 2. A child safe policy or statement of commitment to child safety 3. A code of conduct that establishes clear expectations for appropriate behaviour with children 4. Screening, supervision, training and other human resources practices that reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing personnel 5. Processes for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse 6. Strategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child abuse 7. Strategies to promote the participation and empowerment of children. Bonbeach Primary School is committed to child safety and to our children being principled, caring, balanced members of our community. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of our children and have zero tolerance of child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently. We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously. The school is committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks and all staff undertake Mandatory Reporting training. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers, and are committed to the cultural safety of children from diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability. Bonbeach Primary School has the following Policies and documents in place to meet the Child Safe Standards:

Child Safe Policy

Child Safe Responding and Reporting Policy (including mandatory reporting)

Child Safe Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Volunteers Policy

Working with Children’s Checks Policy

External Providers Policy

All of the above policies and documents have recently been reviewed and updated in line with our policy review schedule. These policies have been updated on our school website. All of these documents can be found on our website under the ‘Child Safe’ tab and the policies can also be found under the ‘Policies’ tab. We encourage all families to familiarise themselves with these documents.

Colourthon Dear Parents/Guardians, There seems to be some confusion about this year’s Colourthon which I’d like to clear up. The School receives 60% of the funds raised and the Company we are using (Australian Fundraising Specialists) receives 40%. We are using this Company due to the fact we DO NOT have the resources required to run it. With only five active Parents & Friends Committee members (attend meetings) at present and a lot of work involved behind the scenes to organise such an event like this. Of the 40% that Australian Fundraising Specialists receive, they, as a company, cover:

1. All promotional materials 2. All sponsorship booklets 3. All Colour powders (7 colours) being 35kilos in total 4. All wristbands for the students 5. All Sunglasses for the students 6. Icy poles for the end of the event 7. ALL the PRIZES students have earned via the website

Should you wish to still Fundraise the old-fashioned way by collecting funds from sponsors and bringing the money to school that’s fine BUT please note your Child will be ineligible for prizes they may have earned had it been raised via the website. This is our MAJOR fundraiser for the School this year and we do hope you will support it with enthusiasm. The School will be making alternative arrangements for students who are NOT participating in the Colourthon. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our friendly Committee members who will provide you with the correct information. Thank you Jody Stack Carrodus Karoline Thomas Mandy Kennedy Monique Grima Jayne Cartwright

2019 Term 4 Fri 25/10 Colourthon Fri 1/11 Uniform Shop 8:50am-9:15am Thurs 7/11 Education Sub Committee Meeting 5pm Sun 10/11 Farmer’s Market 8:30am to 12:30pm Wed 13/11 School Council Meeting 5:30pm-6pm Wed 13/11 Prep Information Night 6:30pm-7:30pm Tues 19/11 Prep Transition Day 9:30am-10:30am Tues 19/11 SSR Prep Uniform Presentation Fri 22/11 Working Bee 4pm-6pm Sat 23/11 Working Bee 9am-12pm Tues 26/11 Prep Transition Day 9:30am-10:30am Tues 3/12 Prep Transition Day 9:30am-10:30am Thurs 5/12 Education Sub Committee Meeting 5pm Fri 6/12 Uniform Shop 8:50am-9:15am Sun 8/12 Farmer’s Market 8:30am to 12:30pm Tues 10/12 Final Prep Transition Day 9:30am-12:30pm Wed 11/12 School Council Meeting 5:30pm-6pm

2020 Term 1 Thurs 30/1 Grades 1-6 return to school Fri 31/1 Foundation students start school

A message from the Level Crossing Removal Project Work will soon begin to revitalise Carrum, including footpath and road surfacing works in front of the Station Street shops. To safely undertake this work, Station Street will be closed to vehicles between Mascot Avenue and McLeod Road from 10am Friday 18 October until 6am Monday 28 October 2019. On-street parking will be unavailable, while pedestrian access will be maintained.

With effect from the 1st September all students should be wearing hats at school.

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop will be open on the 1st Friday of each month, commencing 1st November, from 8:50am-9:15am for the purchase of second hand items.

All purchases must be paid for prior to collecting from the uniform shop.

Thank-you Monique, Sam and Mandy

STUDENT SCHOOL BANKING

Please bring your student bank books to the school office on THURSDAY mornings. Please remember to fill in the payment slip when depositing money into your account.

Thank you Wendy

Congratulations to the following children who will receive Student or Class of the Week awards at next week’s assembly. JCH Liam L JFM Walker W JST Billy T JDB Ewan G JMW Eleanor J JTC Austin J JLL Sylvia K MCF Tahlia B MIW Mia T-K MJH Mia Y Senior School: Holly P, Ben W, Bailey V L, Lenny L, Elizabeth V, Sophie R & Lachlan C Digital Technologies: JMW PE: MJH