Lindfield…a unique learning environment

As I welcomed prospective families to our school this week for Open Morning I was once again reminded of the distinctiveness of our learning community. Coming to school each day it is easy to become complacent and take for granted the amazing setting, resources and people that form the basis of our school.

There are few schools in the world that have such a beautiful backdrop and provide students with the opportunity to explore and play in such diverse play spaces.  We have a committed staff and the partnership that is shared between teachers and parents is outstanding.  Our boys are fabulous and constantly surprise us with their enthusiasm and creativity.

All in all, Lindfield is a wonderful learning community committed to the boys. It’s good to be reminded occasionally!

Spelling Parent Information Session

Last week’s Parent Information Seminar on ‘Spelling and the PYP’ was extremely well attended. If you missed it we have managed to upload a video of the evening presentation so that you can watch it in the comfort of your lounge rooms. To access this presentation simply follow this link http://newtube.newington.nsw.edu.au/media/spelling-and-the-pyp

Pastoral Positives – Detective DoRight

As we continue to promote positive pastoral care and social skills we have launched a new initiative this term to help our boys to focus on all of the positives that are occurring in our school.

Over the last couple of weeks Detective DoRight has visited our Assembly to highlight the positive behaviour of a couple of our boys. Two weeks ago he shared the principled behaviour of Callum Sharp who ‘walked’ in his Representative Cricket match despite being given not out. Last week he highlighted Freddie Bourne for going out of his way to care for another Junior Primary boy in the playground.

These acts of positive behaviour are definitely worth celebrating but are only a couple of the examples that we see every day at school. We want to use examples like these to encourage (and coach) our boys in maintaining our Essential Agreement at all times.

Enrolments for 2014

We are currently interviewing students for 2014.  If you know of anyone who might be interested in enrolling their son in these grades, please encourage them to contact the School Office on 9416 4280.