From the Principal
We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend, it was nice to recharge and enjoy the lovely Autumn weather.
Curriculum Day – Friday 24th March
Next Friday 24th March is a Curriculum Day. The staff will be attending a Professional Development day with Peter Sullivan focusing on Maths. TheirCare will run a Pupil Free Day, please ensure you book through TheirCare by Wednesday 22nd March.
Swimming
Congratulations to the PPS swim team who competed at the Division Finals on Tuesday. Well done to all the swimmers and we wish Lachlan B, Eden B, Saana S, Georgia C and Willow K all the best at Regional Finals on Monday 3rd April.
Sausage Sizzle
A big thank you to the Grade 4 parent volunteers, TheirCare volunteers and PPA members for organising and running a very successful sausage sizzle.
Harmony week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
On Friday 17th March children can wear a touch of orange.
Grandparents and special visitor afternoon
On Friday 31st March, Grandparents and special visitors are invited to visit Parkdale Primary School from 2:45 - 3:30 pm. This is always a very special day and the children love the opportunity to show their special visitor their classroom and some of their work.
Uniform – Hair
A reminder for health and safety reasons and to assist with the control of head lice. All children (girls & boys) with hair that touches their collar needs to be tied back.
School Council
Our first meeting of the new council is on Monday 20th March at 6pm. At this meeting, the Annual Report will be tabled. Community members are welcome to attend the tabling of the Annual Report, please let the office know if you will be attending. Once finalised the Annual Report will be made available to the school community via the website and our newsletter.
Evacuation and Lockdown Drill
On Wednesday we conducted our first evacuation drill and lockdown for the year. This drill involved an alarm sounding and all children evacuating their buildings and assembling at the back of the oval. We also practiced our lockdown procedure where children remain in their classrooms. We practice these drills throughout the year. The next drill will be an off-site drill where all students will assemble at Gerry Green oval. Following the drills, all staff evaluate the effectiveness of the drill and make any relevant suggestions for future drills.
Building Works – Restumping Grade 2 Building
We have been advised that the restumping of the Grade 2 building will be begin on Friday 17th March. This will impact the access to the OSHC building and the Grade 2 building. The side entrance at the side of the Grade 2 building will not be accessible. Parents will need to access the OSHC building via the front gates and quadrangle. Communication was sent via Compass for parents of Grade 2 students regarding the relocating of grades. The works should be completed by the end of the term.
Leanne Bradney
Principal