Principal's Report

Dear Families,

RETIREMENT

As you are aware this term Juanita has been on Long Service Leave. Sadly, she has decided that she will retire at the end of this term, after 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to our school. We will certainly be left with a huge gap to fill. Not only was she a fantastic support to teachers and students but her support of Parents and Friends was amazing. Juanita is coming to assembly on Thursday afternoon if you would like to take the opportunity to say farewell.

150 YEARS CELEBRATION

April the 20th is fast approaching, and we are all very excited about our 150th birthday. Thank you to those people who have volunteered to help with the BBQ. It is very much appreciated. Families of Grade 5 & 6 students have been emailed to see if any of the children can help with school tours. The Commemorative Lift Out in the Shepp News will be published on Friday 12th of April.

Below is the draft agenda for the day. This will be finalised at out committee meeting on the 14th April.

AGENDA SATURDAY 20TH APRIL

12.30pm – BBQ lunch available (Manned by school community)

1.00pm – Official Registration starts (Manned by Committee)

2.00pm – MC Sam Birrell Federal Member for Nichols Opens Celebration.

School Council President/Principal welcome
Toolamba Students-Song
Outline of School History
Unveiling of plaque
Planting of tree
Time Capsule – People may add items to the capsule.
Cutting of cake.

2.30pm – School tours - Grade 5 and 6 students

3.00pm Toolamba Wrens CWA afternoon tea in the Community Centre.

5.30 Close and adjourn to Junction Hotel

SUNDAY

Lions Community Breakfast at the Community Centre, Sunday morning commencing at 8.30am. There will be a coffee van in attendance.

ENTERTAINMENT

Displays in Community Hall.
School Tours
Jumping Castles
Tiny Tails Reptile Show
Snow Cones
Popcorn
Drinks (Manned by Parents & Friends)

150 YEAR DRESS UP DAY

As away of celebrating 150 years of education we are having an “olden days school day” on Tuesday 16th April. (First Tuesday of Term 2.) There will be a parade of costumes at 9pm. Teachers will be planning a range of activities. Children are asked to come dressed in olden days costumes. Families will be encouraged to come and join us for a picnic lunch at 12.30pm

COLOURS DAY

Colours Day was a great success. JSC raised $158 to go towards the Good Friday Appeal.

BIKE EDUCATION

The Grade 5/6 students participated in bike education on Tuesday. They had a great day and enjoyed the informative session.

AGM

On Monday night we held our AGM where the Annual Report was presented and approve by School Council. Sadly, we farewell four members of our school council Tayhlah Sammut, Craig Thompson, Shae Stewart, and Jo Jeffers. All have made valuable contributions to our school community which is much appreciated.

On a brighter note, we welcome Renee Ewart, Charlotte Livesay, Morgan Lang, Hayley Stammers, Lauren Hicks and Karli Burney, and to our returning members who have renominated Simon Robinson, Carly Tuhan, Filippa Kimmorley, Jon Calvert, Justin Young, Ashlee Clowes

Congratulations go to our new office bearers for 2024:

President: Hayley Stammers

Vice President: Lauren Hicks

Treasurer: Simon Robinson

Secretary: Morgan Lang

P&F Representative: Jon Calvert

Sub Committees

Buildings and Grounds: Justin Young, Jon Calvert, Hayley Stammers

Finance: Simon Robinson, Carly Tuhan, Heather Kennedy

Policy/Curriculum: Renee Ewart, Filippa Kimmorley

A special thank you to our previous president of School Council, Simon Robinson. Simon's unwavering support for the school and myself over the past 3 years has been invaluable. His dedication, evident through the significant amount of personal time he has generously devoted to our school, is commendable.

The Curriculum Days and Professional Development Days were approved, they are: