From The Principal

CONGRATULATIONS

Well done to our athletic stars, Angus M, Gryffin M (State  Level Championships)Angus M, James R and Michael M (Southern Region Championship) for reaching such a high level in their respective events.  

Thanks to Miss Nelson and Mr Cook for organising the training and coaching of our senior students.  

We would also to acknowledge the vital role the parents play with supporting their children as they take time off work to provide transport and attend the events.

We are really proud of their efforts.

CARNIVAL

The days are ticking down and we are hopeful to presell as many show bags and wristbands as possible.

Our target is 600 wrist bands! One for each child here and hopefully each family can bring along at least one friend, cousin or relative that they can also pre-purchase a ride pass for.

The 20% discount runs out this week.

Donations for chocolates and wine are still needed and notices will come out this week about items for our cake stall, which we hope to get lots of support with.

We are no longer collecting for second hand stalls but please support your class by signing up for a time slot with the volunteer sign up links.

CURRICULUM DAY

Just a reminder that Monday November 4 is a pupil free day.  Teachers will be participating in professional development involving increasing student voice and agency within our school.

GRADE STRUCTURES FOR 2020

Thank you to those families who have already let us know if they are not returning in 2020. At this stage we have an expected enrolment next year of approximately 545 students. With these numbers we will be running 24 classes, one more than this year. We will have 4 prep grades, 4 grade ones, 4 grade twos, 3 grade threes, 3 grade fours, 3 grades fives and three grade sixes. Further details will be shared with families prior to the end of term.

WORLD TEACHERS' DAY LAST FRIDAY

This is a great opportunity to acknowledge the work teachers do each and every day and for us to say a particularly big ‘Thank You’ to the teachers at our school. We acknowledge their professionalism and commitment to ensuring the students at our school are cared for and well supported.

The teachers here are warm and welcoming and have great relationships with their students. This is evident every day and makes it a privilege for me to be Principal of such a great school.

SCHOOL UNIFORM & SUN SMART FOR TERM FOUR

By now all students should be wearing their sun smart hat when playing outside at recess and lunch breaks. School hats can be purchased from Primary School Wear in North Road. It is not an option to wear baseball caps and whilst we understand there are only 9 weeks until the end of the year, we hope all students take pride in their uniform and wear the items as set out in our school policy.

The lost property is piled high each week and some can’t be returned as they have no labels, please encourage your children to be responsible for their belongings.