Dear Parents and Carers,

Teachers know that visual timetables are a must for classrooms.  At the beginning of the day teachers share the visual timetable with the scheduled events for the day, including any expectations or specific instructions. Identifying the plan for the day is known to reduce confusion and anxiety and support student independence and wellbeing.

It’s worth considering a family planner in a shared space in your household. These can be as simple or detailed as you like. If you use a whiteboard you can mark on the grid the days of the week in texta- it won’t rub off. Adding the days and calendar dates is a great way to teach children about the months of the year and the days of the week. You can add sports uniform days, library days, family events etc. It’s a simple way to start a conversation and for everyone to be on track for the week.

You may also like to have a calendar on display with the current months and any family members birthdays marked. Children can learn the names of months, count the days till their birthday, work out how many days in a year, work out when special events or holidays happen. Calendars and timetables help everyone and are a great way to reduce anxiety.

This Friday Harmony Day - 21^st March

Living in harmony is our vision at St Michael’s and we value the message of Harmony Week everyone belongs. Children are welcome to wear to school an orange item, ribbon, t-shirt etc. please do not feel that you need to buy clothing, this is an invitation not an obligation. Classes will be sharing some activities based on the theme.

Don’t forget this important webinar tonight Digital Wellbeing Webinar for St Michael’s families, hosted by Leah from The Resilience Project. Wednesday, 19^th March from 6:30 to 7:30 PM

To register, please use this link. The Resilience Project will then send you a zoom link and calendar invitation.

Thank you for your continued support as the leaves begin to fall and we welcome a sky full of hot air balloons!

Many Blessings,