The much anticipated event of establishing our Spoonville community took place on Friday 27th November.

The main aim of Spoonville was to provide students with a wonderful experience of decorating their own Spoonys and placing them in the Village - helping to instill hope, positivity and connection to others.

The excitement was infectious and every student spent careful time deciding not only where they wanted to place their Spoony, but also admiring and commenting to their peers on the other Spoonys in the village.

We hope that when you come to collect your children from homelines or go past the school that you will also get a big smile on your face when you see Spoonville and feel the hope, excitement and connection with our school community.

We will be registering our Spoonville community with Spoonville International.

For many, Christmas is not the happy time that we wish for everyone. Perhaps you might consider making your own Spoonville in your neighbourhood to inspire hope and connection.

A big thank you to all the parents and carers who sent in spoons for their children and to those that sent us in some extras - they we greatly appreciated!!!

Thank you to all the staff as well for supporting this initiative and inspiring your students creativity and wellbeing.

Finally to Mrs Davies and Luke Davies (5H) for compiling your amazing video!!! THANK YOU!!!!

Conversation with children about Grief and Loss

It is important that your child/children know and feel that they are heard and supported by you. The following thoughts are extracted from  KidsHelp line:

• Try to be as honest and open as possible about what has happened.
• Use age-appropriate language so it’s easier for them to understand.
• Use concrete words – for example, say ‘died’ or ‘death’.
• Avoid using euphemisms like ‘gone to sleep’ or ‘passed away’.
• Listen to them - it’s ok not to have all the answers right now.
• Answer the questions you can in a calm and consistent manner.
• Be patient – they may need to hear the answers several times to process it.
• Use storybooks, toys and play to help explain what has happened.
• Let them know that they can talk to you at any time.
• Ask another trusted adult to talk to your child if you feel too distressed.

https://kidshelpline.com.au

https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/how-parentline-can-help-you

https://www.parentline.org.au 

Please do not hesitate to contact the school should you wish further support in caring for your child.

Kelly Russell
Counsellor