Principal's Report
Acting Principal - Julie Hommelhoff
Assistant Principal - Matt Saunders
ETRS Step Up Program
Students will transition to 2023 year levels at the following times for our Step Up Program.
Day 2 (Tuesday) – 29th November 9 -10:30am
Day 3 (Tuesday) – 6th December 9 -11am
Day 4 (Tuesday) – 13th December 9am -1pm
At these times students, will develop comfort and understanding in what 2023 may look like for them. Students will be in their finalised class, classroom and teacher on the 13th of December.
Change in School Daily Schedule
In line with the recently approved Victoria Government Schools Agreement (2022), we are making changes to our daily schedule at Echuca Twin Rivers School.
This change will begin on Monday the 28th November, 2022 and will continue into 2023 and beyond.
The new daily schedule will be as follows:
| Time | Description |
| 8:35am | School gates open |
| 8:50am | Start of day for Students. Students enter classrooms – Community Circles begin |
| 9:00am | Session 1 begins |
| 10:00am | Session 2 begins |
| 11:00am | Lunch Eating Time |
| 11:10am | Lunch Break |
| 11:40am | Session 3 begins |
| 12:40pm | Session 4 begins |
| 1:40pm | Recess Eating Time |
| 1:50pm | Recess Break |
| 2:20pm | Session 5 begins |
| 3:10pm | End of day for students |
Shade Sail Building Works
After receiving a grant early this year to install more Shade Sails in the school, these works will begin on Tuesday 6th December. The new Shade Sails will be installed in the courtyard over the synthetic grass in front of The Centre and provide more shade for students during recess times.
End of Year Celebrations
It is so exciting to know that we can hold end of year celebrations in all classes. Stay tuned for the special events that our children will be involved in. Hopefully we bring smiles to their faces 😊
ETRS will be holding an ART extravaganza and Christmas Concert on THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER. Keep an eye out for more information on Class Dojo and Facebook.
In-school (in-house) assemblies are on Mondays. Students and staff always look forward to celebrating our successes together and want your company. Please, by all means, come to our assemblies to celebrate with our student’s great work. Our School Leaders are leading the way! Thank you to Mollie, Sophie, Jess and our House Captains Pryce and Maya, for taking to the podium with such commitment and confidence.
Graduation
2022 Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony
Moama Bowling Club Tuesday 13th of December.
Welcome to Graduation 2022! What an amazing year it has been and so we are inviting you to attend our Grade 6 Graduation. Students will be able to arrive at the Moama Bowling Club from 5.30pm (Shaw St entrance).
Families will be able to have a family photo taken outside the Function Room and then students will enter the Function Room to go through a rehearsal followed by dinner at 6.00pm with the teachers and two guests.
The cost of Graduation will be $28, which is payable at the school office by Tuesday 6th December.
Unfortunately, due to numbers, we are only allowed a maximum of 2 guests per student inside the Function Room.
Schedule:
5:30pm – Students arrive, and family photo is taken
6pm – Students and Teachers / Guests to have a meal together to celebrate their 7 years of Primary School
7pm – Graduation Ceremony will begin
8pm – Graduation will come to a close.
We are looking forward to a fantastic end to what has been an unpredictable yet, complete school year.
Any questions or queries, please contact the school or the classroom teachers on ClassDojo.
Student Led Conferences Thursday 15 December
Bookings will be made available via portal. Please book early to get the time slot for you. Students are so excited to share their leanings with you. Reports will be accessible on Wednesday 14 December for you to read prior to the Conference. Remember students attend for their appointment time only. Schools Out is available if you require their services.
Year 1 / 2 Excursion Friday 16 December to the Kyabram Fauna Park
School Council Meeting Monday 19 December at 6pm at The Moama Bowling Club
Please note our meeting will run from 6pm to 7pm followed by dinner.
Last Day of School Early Dismissal 1.30
Students will be dismissed at 1.30 on Tuesday 20 December. Bus students will be collected at 2pm.
School Wide Positive Behaviour
Respect, Inclusion, Responsibility, Resilience, (Academic Excellence)
Enjoy the weekend. Hopefully we see and feel the beautiful sunshine.
Julie Hommelhoff Matt Saunders
Acting Principal Assistant Principal