The Kids Matter Kids would like to welcome everyone back to school from remote learning. They have recorded a short video of some tips for making the transition back to school as successful as possible.
Kids Matter
On Monday morning we held our first Kids Matter Assembly for 2020! It was great to see so many students wearing their house shirts. The second Kids Matter Assembly for Term 1 will be on 16th of March, please mark this date in your calendar. During yesterday’s assembly, we spent […]
Kids Matter Assembly
On the fourth and eighth Monday of each term we hold a special Kids Matter Assembly run by our Kids Matter Team under the expert guidance of Mr Field and Mr Stephens. All students are invited to wear their house t-shirts and, during assembly they sit in their house groups […]
Kids Matter Assembly
We have been trialling a short mindfulness / relaxation session with the students in some classes. The sessions are run after lunch and last for 5 to 10 minutes aiming to give the children a chance to relax their bodies and minds, create a quiet, calm atmosphere in the classroom […]
Mindfulness
Drysdale Primary School will be celebrating Multicultural Week as part of Harmony Week in the week beginning 19th March. There will be different activities throughout the week drawing attention to and celebrating cultural diversity. These activities will be also be reflected in classroom learning.
Multicultural Week 19th-23rd of March
Thank you to everyone who has supported our Kids Matter assemblies and programs throughout the year. Our final kids matter assembly is on Monday 27th November, don’t forget to wear your kids matter top.
Kids Matter Assembly Monday 27th November
Our next kids matter assembly is Monday 30th October remember to wear your house t-shirt.
Kids Matter Assembly – Monday 30th October
This Friday is Daffodil Day. The Kids Matter Kids will be selling a range of items to students and staff to raise money for the Cancer Council. These items will range from $1-$5 and will include wristbands, pens, pins and keyrings. If students would like to purchase one of these […]
Daffodil Day
The Life Education Van is visiting our school from Thursday, 24th August until Tuesday, 5th of September 2017. Parent Information Session 10:00am Thursday, 24th August 2017
Life Education Van
Our next Kids Matter assembly is Monday 7th August. Remember to wear your house t-shirt. Go Davis, McLeod, Bengalat, Dan Dan Nook!
Kids Matter Assemby – Monday 7th August
This term our school-wide Bounce Back focus is ‘Emotions’. The focus on this unit is teaching students to: Recognise, enjoy and recall their own positive emotions such as happiness, pride, contentment, surprise and excitement. Recognise and manage their negative emotions such as anger, sadness, worry disappointment and embarrassment. Understand that […]
Kids Matter
As part of our Kids Matter Program we are hoping to increase opportunities for parents within the school. We will be having an ‘open staffroom’ for the hour after each Kids Matter assembly (weeks 4 and 8 of each term). We will also be having the staffroom open on a […]
Parents Matter
The Kids Matter Kids are handing out stickers for children who are displaying kind and safe behaviour in the yard. Don’t forget to show your stickers to Mrs Denmead if you get one! This Term we are focusing on People Bouncing Back. Students will be discussing different experiences when they […]
Kids Matter
Hannah Petrie has been with 5C for the last couple of weeks during her Pre-Service teacher placement. She has been working with the children to make a short video that support our Kids Matter and Well Being program. The children have written a song and made a video to illustrate the […]
Year 5 Kids Matter Video
Drysdale Primary School is a Kids Matter School. This framework helps us to focus on: creating positive school and early childhood communities teaching children skills for good social and emotional development working together with families, and recognising and getting help for children with mental health problems. As part of implementing […]
Kids Matter Teams
Starting school is an important time for children and families. Children who make a positive start to school are more likely to: feel comfortable, relaxed and valued feel excited and motivated to learn have good relationships with others develop a sense of belonging within the school community. Starting school is […]
Tips for a Positive Transition into Prep
Our annual Parent Cybersafety session was held last week with Leading Senior Constable Robbie Noggler sharing his wealth of knowledge of how to keep kids safe online. With almost 20 parents in attendance, it was a very valuable opportunity to hear first hand what the Victoria Police recommend and what […]
DPS Parents back in the classroom for lesson on Cybersafety
Details of session being run by the Barwon Adolescent Task Force (Batforce) on what the ‘online world’ looks like, how young children interact in the space and ways we can support children to explore technology safely
BATForce – Raising Children in an Online World
2017 Prep Orientation Session 2 2 November @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Spring Fair 4 November @ 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm Year 4 Camp 9 November @ 9:00 am – 11 November @ 3:30 pm Cybersafety Session with Robbie Noggler 9 November @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dates for The Diary
Our Kids Matter program has now been running officially for a year. We have seen considerable improvements to the children’s understanding of their personal learning and growth.