Last week mainstream classes focussed on their Growth Goals. Students were asked to review their personal goals and evaluate whether they have been met. As a result, some goals may have been altered or changed. We know that when students have ownership and agency of their learning this can improve outcomes. Goals should be able to be achieved in a few weeks and students should be able to explain what it will look like when they have reached their goal. All students had time to conference with their teacher. Please discuss your child’s goals and progress with them at home, keeping the conversation positive and encouraging. 

Last week in support classes,students reviewed how to Be an Effective Learner. This includes keeping our hands and feet to ourselves, working hard, listening to instructions and knowing that making mistakes is a part of the learning process. At home, you can acknowledge when your child is making great choices. Using the same language at home reinforces the messages  shared by the teacher in the classroom.

This week mainstream students are learning about Safety at Home. It is important for students to feel safe at school and in the home. When emergencies happen, students need to know what to do and who to call. All families should have received an Emergency - who to call? template (see photos) to be completed with your help at home. Completing this with your child will help you understand their level of knowledge about safety procedures at home and how to respond to different emergency scenarios. You also get to engage in role play together! Who says homework can’t be interesting?

This week support classes are exploring the Yellow Zone. When we are in the yellow zone we can feel anxious, worried, overwhelmed or silly. The feelings in all zones are normal and are experienced by us all. Sometimes our feelings can come on unexpectedly. Students are focusing on identifying their feelings. Having conversations with your child about their feelings can help them to practise identifying and expressing them.

Meghan Ryan
PBL Committee Member