"A joy that’s shared is a joy made double". Celebrations at PPN recently have certainly highlighted this thought. Celebrating one another is an essential aspect of fostering strong relationships and building a supportive community. It's about acknowledging the value, achievements, and qualities of those around us and taking the time to express our appreciation and admiration. Celebrating one another brings a sense of shared joy.

Today our school community has been able to join in celebrating one of our much-loved staff members, Mrs Charity as she celebrates a milestone birthday! The ripple effect of contagious joy amongst the staff as we came together this morning with one purpose - to celebrate Mrs Charity and shower her with love and appreciation, has flowed onto to our students, with many of them wanting to share their love and appreciation of Mrs Charity too.

By sharing in these moments of happiness, we deepen our connections and create lasting memories of support, togetherness and camaraderie.

Celebrating one another involves actively participating in each other's joys and successes. Our SACSA Soccer Teams have been off-campus yesterday and today, competing against other schools, and representing our school well. If you get a chance this week, take a moment to acknowledge our students who participated in this soccer carnival. We are so proud of each of you.

Another way we celebrate one another is through recognition. Whether it's a simple "thank you" for a small favour or a grand ceremony honouring significant accomplishments, recognising the contributions of others validates their efforts and reinforces a sense of belonging and significance. This acknowledgment can take many forms, such as awards, praise, or heartfelt gestures.

Our wonderful teachers are working very hard at the moment to write school reports for your child to provide an insight into their learning journey, growth and successes so far this year. When the reports are sent home, take a moment of reflection with your child to celebrate their growth and achievements this semester. Share the joy and collaborate on some goals for the remainder of the school year. Let's truly embody the spirit of celebration and student learning at Prescott Primary Northern, ensuring that every student in our community feels valued and appreciated.

Blessings,

Tamara