with you? A simple request to pack up belongings or wash hands before dinner is ignored. Or your reminder to set the table or do homework is answered with procrastination, argument or complaint. It can be difficult to know how to respond when kids will only do things on their terms. Getting kids to cooperate is tricky. One method doesn’t necessarily fit all kids so as a parent or teacher it helps to have a broad repertoire of responses to draw on when kids are less than perfect or you want more cooperative behaviour. Here are three good discipline habits to develop: 1. Avoid the first impulse so you don’t overreact A good rule of thumb is to stop yourself from reacting when children misbehave. As much of children’s poor behaviour is purposeful, in that it keeps parents busy with them or is designed to let parents know that in fact you can make a child do anything they want to do, your impulsive reactions reinforce the behaviour. At times stopping and doing nothing is better than saying something you regret later on or can’t follow through with. 2. Move toward them to be noticed Moving into children’s space to deliver a message is usually more effective than issuing an order across a lounge room when you are competing with a screen for attention. It does require effort but the results in terms of getting cooperation is generally worth it. 3. Use a consequence to teach Not all children respond positively to consequences. Very sensitive children can
take consequences personally so use them sparingly with more sensitive children. Sometimes a change in the tone of your voice is enough for these children. But generally, reasonable consequences that have a relationship to children’s misdemeanours and that are respectfully delivered are effective in teaching children to behave responsively. The trick is to deliver them like a neutral cop – cool, calm and with not too many words. Student Council Lamington Drive Families have until next Friday 8 June to place orders in this year’s Lamington Drive. Order forms can be obtained from the office. School Chaplain Garden Club Garden Club is well with students being able to enjoy and participate at both morning and lunch breaks. So far our produce has been tomatoes, potatoes, shallots, basil and parsley. We have recently planted corn, eggplant, peas and more tomatoes. It is a lovely place to connect with students on these Autumn / Winter days. Thanks Chappy Tracey Parents And Citizens Association News Meeting Our next meeting is Monday the 11th of June 2018 at 3.15pm. We would love to see you there! Commonwealth School Banking This year our focus is on consistent saving. Deposits can be from
5 cents! Students will be rewarded for every 10 deposits made. Exciting new Term 2 rewards with a Super Savers theme are now available, while stocks last! Tuckshop Thank you for supporting the tuckshop this year. Our volunteers work tirelessly to bring this service to the school and raise funds to support the school. Please remember to pop your orders into the tuckshop box by Monday. Meals must be pre-ordered, and payment is by cash only. We are unable to accept eftpos or direct debit for tuckshop. The $5 meal deal is for a Wednesday on first break. Friday snack days will now be held on second break at 1.15pm. This will be counter sales only (no pre-orders). This gives the children to experience real world spending and cash handling skills. There is a range of Drinks, slushies, snacks, ice blocks and chips available. All items are priced at $2 or under. If you are able to help out a couple of times a term from 1pm-2pm on a Friday, please contact Shannon or Millie. We would love to have you join our team. Uniforms If you require any uniforms, please see the admin staff in the office. The uniform shop is open from 8.00 am. Outside Of School Care (OSHC) Operating Hours Monday - Friday before school opening at 6:15am and school closing at 6:00pm. For bookings or details please see the OSHC educators, call main office (07) 4638 7965 or email
Rapley and the Prep Students Curriculum Awards Prep Special Awards: Charlize - Charlize is beginning to use her strategies when sentence writing. Keep working hard! Kayla - Kayla is using her strategies to write sentences. Great work Kayla! Jett - Jett is working hard, attempting tasks independently. He focuses and stays on task. Kye - Kye is working hard on staying on task and attempting tasks independently. Sofia - Sofia is ver creative, she uses her own ideas and always puts lots of effort into task completion. Sophia - Sophia is working hard practising her sentence writing. Keep up the great work! Year 1 Special Awards: Eloise - For displaying excellent perseverance and always being ready to learn! Rocco - For a great improvement in your spelling. Savannah - For creating fabulous sentences using alliteration. Reading Links Module 1 List 1 Kieran List 2 Eli and Kieran List 3 Eli List 5 Joss List 6 William List 7 Jaxon List 9 Thomas, Savannah and J-Lea List 10 Thomas, Savannah and J-Lea
Piper - For showing a growth mindset during Maths. Your brain was definitely growing! Alti-Rose - For showing a growth mindset during Maths. Your brain was definitely growing! Year 4 Special Awards: Jayda - For writing a fantastic introduction during English. Well done! - Using a variety of skills to solve mathematical problems. Well done! Rhianna - For always being an active learner. Keep it up! Matthew - Excellent contributiion to class discussion during health lessons. Birthdays Jada, Fletcher, Abby, Remy, Coen, Eli, Jackson, Alayne, Kobi and Piper Happy Birthday from everyone at Minden State School!