The COVID-19 pandemic suddenly became part of our world over a year ago. We have moved into a new normal, with lockdowns, travel restrictions and vaccine roll outs. It causes us to stop and reflect on the skills and mindsets that have developed and flourished within our children throughout this time. We can be grateful for the time we have been blessed, to be with family, connect with our children in different ways and face uncertainty together.
Through this time our relationships have deepened and we can see the skills and mindset of our children flourish:
- Resilience - being adaptable and responding positively to change
- Risk taking - as we explore new ways of learning and being
- Advocacy - children finding their own voice and growing independence in their own learning
- Gratitude - a gracious and thankful heart emerging through kind actions and words to each other.
May God continue to guide you in the new world that we live in, developing the mindsets to live life in the moment, even when it changes from one moment to the next.
During our recent Pupil Free Day we explored a number of topics that are relevant to our daily work at St John Bosco School. I thank Jane Bamford, Nicki Sharrad and Giovanna Burgess for preparing and presenting excellent sessions to our staff.
Leanna Vita our OSHC Director has decided to resign, with her last day on Friday 2nd July. Leanna has been a valued member of the St John Bosco community for a number of years. The past two and half years she has led the OSHC team as the OSHC Director. We thank Leanna for her service to the community, she will be greatly missed by the staff, children and families. We wish Leanna the very best with the next part of her journey as an educator. Charlie Willoughby will be our Acting OSHC Director while we undertake the process to find a new OSHC Director.
Semester 1 reports will be emailed to families during Week 10 on Tuesday 29th June, please ensure your contact details are up to date with the front office.
Kate Turner
Principal
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