SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT - THE CARE CROWS

This year we were grateful to be accepted into the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) coaching program. We now have a SWPBS implementation team whose task is to review the way we teach our rules and responsibilities here at Winters Flat, as well as reinforcing the concepts of Caring for Selves, Others and the Environment. The team consists of Helen W, Karen B, Karen M, Keenan, Kacey S (parent and school councillor) and Suzanne.

An important element in this program is the ‘P’ for positive, and to promote positive responses from students, schools create intrinsic and extrinsic incentives to encourage good behaviour. Schools already established in the program use tokens, which can be exchanged for rewards which can range from specific individual, to whole class or school rewards.

We currently use Student of the Week awards to celebrate students when they act in ways which reinforce the values of the Care Crows. We have also used raffle tickets as tokens which were drawn at assembly for students to then choose a prize.  

We are currently seeking ideas for new tokens which are re-usable and hence more sustainable than the raffle ticket system. We’re looking for a name for the token and a design which could fit on a 3cm x 3cm square. Suggestions so far include Golden Feathers, Crowies, Crowns, Crownies and Crow keys.

Competition

If you have an idea for a new Care Crows token-name and/or logo please submit to winters.flat.ps@education.vic.gov.au.

Watch this space for new concepts.

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ENROL FOR 2021

If you or someone you know has a child who is ready to commence Prep, or another year level here at Winters Flat PS next year, we have enrolment packs at the office. You can also download an enrolment form online from our website.

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ATTITUDES TO SCHOOL SURVEY REMINDER

Students in Year 4-6 have been invited to complete the survey as they are every year. The due date for this annual survey has been extended. Please encourage your child in the Senior Learning Community to participate.

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NEW BUILDING VIRTUAL TOUR

We know you can't come and see these amazing new buildings for yourselves at the moment so for now, here is our virtual tour. Thank you Renae for putting this video together.

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BIRTHDAYS

Nerri – 10 in the first week of September

Teekah – 11 in the first week of September

Lila – 12 in the first week of September

Saffron – 10 in the first week of September

Haylee – 8 in the second week of September

Angus – 7 in the second week of September

Terry - in the second week of September

 

Hip Hip:  Hooray

Hip Hip:  Hooray

Hooray: Hip Hip

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THANK YOU

I would like to thank staff for the ongoing effort that goes into the drop packs each week. The ideas they come up with, putting them together and delivering them takes time. We have had lovely feedback from families who really appreciate the work they’re doing.

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Suzanne Kinnersly

Principal

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Karen Mahoney & Renae Wilson

Office

JUNIOR LEARNING COMMUNITY

P/1 J | Corben D

For showing Care for Self by enthusiastically joining morning Webex chats. Well done Corben on the work you are doing during Remote learning. Keep up the effort!

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P/1 J | Kaelyn J

For showing Care for Self by working hard to complete reading comprehension tasks. Well done Kaelyn on your careful reading and super effort!

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1/2 A | Oliver K

For showing Care for Self by making a real effort to join class Webex session and make interesting contributions. Keep it up Oliver!

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1/2A | Ava M

For showing Care for Self by being a confident contributor to all Webex discussions. Thank you for sharing your interesting ideas and stories Ava!

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2/3W | Atti B

For showing Care for Self by having a go at new and challenging activities and recognising that you are learning. Also, for having fun and positive times with others. Keep it up Atti!

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2/3W | Luca V

For showing Care for Self by being prepared to work extra hard on challenging tasks. Well done Luca, keep up the commitment and persistence!

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SENIOR LEARNING COMMUNITY

Bo A

For showing great Care for Self by doing an amazing job with the research on her wildlife project. I love the way you looked to the question and focused the information around that. Well done Bo!!

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Jaz W

For showing Care for Self and Others with your level of resilience in becoming a big sister again. The way you were organised and showed great care for your family and your school work is a credit to how amazing you are. Great job Jaz!!

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Eliza P

For showing Care for Self. Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry work with us. Your word choice and structure created such vivid images and powerful emotions in the audiences mind. Beautiful, creative and skillful work. Congratulations Eliza. 

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Dom Q

For showing Care for Self and Others. Thank you for being so organised with our online learning meetings. You are always prompt and have read the Timetable and tasks, and are ready to learn and contribute by having the things that you need. You readily assist and help others and this is of great value to our group. Thank you for being so reliable. Fantastic work Dom!

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

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