Principal's Report

Welcome back everyone!  I hope you enjoyed the break from school routine and were able to recharge the batteries, ready to launch into Term 4. We have another busy term ahead with an array of learning opportunities and experiences planned that includes the School Review, Referendum BBQ and Cake Stall, Move-a-thon, Solar Challenge, a range of sporting events, Years 3/4 Camp, Foundation-2 Swimming, Year 6 Graduation celebrations, and the end of Year Whole School Celebration just to mention a few. All of this happens concurrently with the regular business of teaching and learning and professional development of staff. We are all looking forward to the weeks ahead with great enthusiasm.

Footy Day

Once again, we all enjoyed the footy day celebration day on the last day of term, it was a huge success. I would like to thank our wonderful Parent’s Association for organising the ‘special footy lunch’ which is always a highlight of the day. 

Hats On

As per the schools and DoE SunSmart policy the students are required to wear hats from 1st September through until 30th April. As the days become longer, we urge all students and their families to make sure they wear a hat during break times – the UV rays can be quite strong even during the dreary weather! All students need to have their school hat on to always play outside! Please dig out your child’s hat and make sure they have it in their bag and that it is labelled with their name. You can purchase a new school hat from PSW, Glen Waverley and we also have them for sale at the Office.

Capital Works

The Capital Works progress continues with the new building taking shape. The steel frame has been erected, and scaffolding to enable the roof to be completed is next.

Referendum BBQ and Cake Stall – 14th October 

The School Council Fundraising Committee and the Parents' Association are calling for volunteers to help out on the Referendum BBQ and Cake Stall.  To sign up to help on the day please click on the following links (or paste it into your browser) and follow the instructions on the page, it only takes a few seconds to do:

BBQ - volunteersignup.org/XK3YX

Cake Stall - volunteersignup.org/7TH8Y

The Parent’s Association is also looking for anyone that is able to make jams, chutney or relish's, contact the school office if you are able to help.

Division Athletics

Today we had 11 students representing SSPS at the Division Athletics meet at the Bill Stewart Athletics track in East Burwood. All the students did an amazing job qualifying and then competing in the competition. The following students who have made it through to the next stage of the competition which is the Regional Athletics on the 19th October. We wish them all the very best, go Syndal!

Benjamin - 1st - 100m, 3rd - 200m

Jessie - 1st - Shotput, 2nd - Discus

Alex - 2nd - Triple Jump

Lucas - 2nd - 1500

Imogen - 2nd - 800m

Braedyn - 2nd - 800m

Good Luck to our Year 3/4 students who are heading off to Phillip Island next Wednesday for their camp.

Have a great fortnight!

Helen