Principal's Message

Armidale visit

Tuesday - Cluster Day: NECOM, NERAM & Armidale Cultural Centre & Keeping Place

Last Tuesday we were lucky enough to be invited to a Cluster day with the other schools in the Thunderbolt's Alliance to enjoy some artmaking activities at NERAM, a lunch, some Indigenous games and a gallery tour. We also attended a song practice for New England Sings at NECOM with the other schools. An awesome day all round and we were delighted to hear positive feedback from staff at the venues we visited about how delightful our Kentucky kids were!

Thursday - NAIDOC Week excursion: Armidale Cultural Centre & Keeping Place (followed by NECOM New England Sings Rehearsal)

On Thursday, Mrs Chaffey and Miss Patterson took the school to ACCKP in Armidale for an art workshop where we painted boomerangs and rocks, then moved onto a dance workshop where we were painted with ochre and taught traditional dances about Emus, Willy Wagtails and digging for Pipis. We stayed there for lunch and had a fantastic time playing tips on the grass.

We then moved to NECOM where we had a rehearsal of our New England Sings songs with Fergus James and the ASC singers. Such a good display of talent for us to aspire to!

Again, the kids need to be commended for their awesome behaviour and positivity on the day. Mrs Chaffey and I are just so proud to take Kentucky on excursions when they display such responsible behaviour.

A huge thank you to the P & C for funding the excursion to the ACCKP and to Brett Wilkinson for driving the bus

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held over week 8 & 9 this term

Week 8 dates - 5th - 9th September

Week 9 dates - 12th - 16th September

You can book your interview via Skool Loop

PSSA Athletics Carnival

Last Friday 19th August, 8 students from years 2-6 went to Armidale to compete in various track and field events. Blake Swilks has made it through in the high jump, clearing the bar at 1.35m. Lacey Swilks came 1st in 100m and Aggie Street came 3rd in the 100m. Together with the relay team who also won, theses students will be competing in the North West Regional Athletics Carnival on the 2nd September. A huge congratulations to everyone who participated and also who has made it through.

Unwell child

If your child wakes up unwell could you please keep them home for the day. There are lots of viruses, colds/flu going around this time of year. We would like to keep everyone healthy, so if your child is unwell please keep them at home until they are feeling better.

New England Sings

Tickets for New England Sings! are going on sale NOW! They can be purchased through the following link: www.trybooking.com/CBWYY

Ticket prices are Adults $30, students $20.

There will be LIMITED TICKETS available so please book your seats early to avoid missing out.

PLEASE NOTE: Children participating in the choir do not need to purchase tickets as seating is provided on stage.

If for some reason you require a paper copy of this Newsletter, contact the office and it will be sent home with your child.