From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents,
As we near the last 4 weeks of the school year, I encourage you all to check the school calendar, at the end of the newsletter and place all the important dates into your calendars. There are lots of fun and exciting end of year events that we are all looking forward to.
Zooper Dooper Sale
Tomorrow the SRC are holding a fundraiser selling Zooper Doopers at Lunchtime. Students will be able to buy one, for a gold coin donation. The proceeds will go towards the outdoor play equipment.
Tabloid Sports Reminder
Next Friday 29th November we will be having a whole school Tabloid Sports Carnival. There will be multi-age groups who will do a rotation of 10 fun activities run by Playfit Sports. This sports day will have a different focus as we launch and celebrate our new house names.
This will take place at 10:45 am-1:00 pm, McDonald Reserve, 66 Bell Street, Coburg.
Students will walk with their classes to the reserve and return in time for lunch. They can wear their sports uniform and their house colours, their teachers will remind them of the house colour if they are not sure. We encourage students to apply sunscreen at home before coming to school and they must wear their hat.
Parents are welcome to attend and watch their child/ren take part in the activities.
If you have not done so please return the permission form as soon as possible.
School Advisory Council - Expressions of Interest reminder
Earlier this month our School Advisory Council met for the final formal meeting of the year. It was the final meeting for our Chair, Ric Miolo who leaves this role as his youngest child finishes his primary schooling this year. We sincerely thank Ric for his contribution to the Council over a number of years and for his constant and positive support of our school. We therefore have a membership vacancy on the SAC. Information about the process is included in this newsletter for those interested in being considered for the role. We require this membership role to be filled by a male to ensure we have balance, as required by our governing documents. Please consider supporting our school in this way and see the information in the below attachment.
The expression of interest is due this Friday 22nd November.
Mini Bernie’s – Foundation 2025 Orientation
Yesterday our Foundation 2025 students enjoyed their second Mini Bernie's Orientation Session. Next Tuesday we have the final Orientation and an Information Session for the Foundation Parents.
Year 3/4 Swimming Program
A note was sent home last week about the Year 3/4 Swimming Program that begins at the end of November. If you have not done so please return this permission form and make payment of $35.00 by this Thursday 21st November.
Year 6 2025 - Bomber Jacket reminder
A friendly reminder that order forms and payment for the Year 6 bomber jacket are now overdue. Please return your order form as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Year 6 - Graduation Dinner
An email was sent out last week to Year 6 families about the Graduation Dinner.
A reminder to purchase your tickets by Friday 29th November.
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CWORC
Junior Rockers Concert - Save the Date
There will be an end of year concert for the Junior Rockers students on Thursday 5th December, 3:30pm - 5:00pm in the hall.
2024 Fees Reminder
As we near the end of the year we ask that any families with outstanding accounts for 2024, to please make payment as a matter of urgency. We depend on the payment of fees to fulfil our financial obligations. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please arrange a time to meet with me to discuss options. Families of students leaving us at the end of this year must ensure all outstanding accounts are finalised.
Merri-Bek Council
The Merri-Bek Council is seeking community input on streetscape improvements to Harding Street and Munro Street. Please click on the link if you would like to access the survey.
Improving Harding-Munro Street | Conversations Merri-bek
'Something to Think About'
There is a lot of discussion at the moment about the appropriate age that children should access social media.
Please read this article with more details about the current recommended minimum age for each platform.
We encourage all parents to be vigilant.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide
Joanne Doherty
Principal