Kay Bradley

• What Went Well?

As you collect your child/children from school or are chatting, later in the evening ask the question “What went well today?  If this question becomes part of everyday reflection, research has shown that children and adults begin to first notice and then look for the positives.  This is not to say you shouldn’t discuss problems, but noticing the things that have gone well, will have a positive impact on mental models and on learning.

• Bullying

This week, teachers will be discussing, in an age appropriate way, the definition of bullying that is used at New Farm.  This is the agreed national definition for all Australian schools and describes bullying as:

• ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm;
• involving an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening;
• happening in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert).

Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records); having immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders.

Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying. Behaviours that do not constitute bullying include:

•  mutual arguments and disagreements (where there is no power imbalance)
•  not liking someone or a single act of social rejection, 
• one-off acts of meanness or spite isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation or violence.​​​​​​​

Students are reminded to report acts of bullying immediately to their teacher, including online activity that occurs outside of school.  If such behaviour has impacted the good order of the school, we can and will intervene.  It is also our recommendation that if you are concerned with behaviour that constitutes bullying you do not approach other parents, but contact the school. 

• Parent Teacher Interviews

Telephone interviews are available between now and the end of term. If you would like a telephone interview with your child’s class teacher contact them directly, by email.  Due to the limited number of lines available, teachers will allocate you a specific time and date and will make the outgoing calls to parents.

• Classes 2021

A reminder to use the link on the Schoolzine message sent last week if you want information considered for 2021. Parent input is welcomed, but is not essential.

N.B.     Parents cannot request a particular teacher for 2021

Information is treated confidentially

Although we consider all information, there is no guarantee it will be actioned.

Information will only be accepted via this Schoolzine form, up until week 2 of term 4.