Joy, Socks, and Stories

Celebrating Easter

What a joyful way to welcome the Easter season. Our whole school came together for a wonderful Easter assembly filled with an unmistakable sense of community that makes our school so special. Students from all year levels gathered to learn how Easter is celebrated around the world, listen to the band and strings performance, and understand the importance of Easter. It was a warm and memorable moment that reminded us about the celebration of life.

Sock Party Fun

Our themed dress day did not disappoint. The halls buzzed with giggles and compliments as everyone showed off their most expressive socks. It was a simple but brilliant reminder that joy can be found in the smallest things. A huge thank you to our families for embracing the fun and dressing the part with such enthusiasm.

Book Week is almost here!

The excitement is building because Book Week is just around the corner, and it is going to be absolutely magical! This beloved celebration of reading, storytelling, and imagination is one of the highlights of our school calendar, so make sure to pay attention to the information below to join the fun.

EC Book Week Poster

Parent Tip of the Week

This week, we focus on how gentleness begins with us. You may already be doing this more than you realize!  Many of you are using Positive Discipline tools like being kind and firm and describing what you see and what you want. Small shifts in language make a big difference. For example, instead of “Stop shouting,” you might say, “I hear a loud voice. Let’s use a calm voice so we can understand you.” This keeps your boundary clear while modeling a gentle tone.

Try this at home:

  1. Pause

  2. get close

  3. describe what you notice before guiding your child.

Here are a few everyday examples with young children:

  • “I see toys on the floor. Let’s put them back in the basket so everyone can walk safely.”

  • “I can’t let you hit. Hands are for helping. Show me how you can be gentle.”

  • “The water is spilling. Let’s keep it in the sink.”

  • “You really want that toy. You can ask for a turn or choose another one while you wait.”

These simple, respectful words help children feel understood, and, over time, they begin to use that same gentle voice with themselves and others.