Dear School Community Members,

We held our annual Remembrance Day commemoration on Monday and we were super proud of the respect and honour our students displayed. Many of our parents and guests in attendance congratulated our students on their exemplary behaviour and respect. Thank you to the families who attended our commemoration. I also congratulate the students for their significant contribution to leading the commemoration, along with Mr Gibson, Ms Morris and Mrs King.

Farewell Mrs Ilett:

It is with mixed emotions that I inform you that we are farewelling Mrs Kristie Ilett. Mrs Ilett has been appointed to a Physiotherapy consulting role will and, as a result, her last day at Mano will be Wednesday, 19th November. We thank Mrs Ilett for her wonderful contribution to Mano and wish her every success. Thank you, Kristie and we wish you well!

2025 Student Leaders:

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding contribution our student leaders have made to our school this year.

Each of the students who have been involved or selected to hold one of our leadership positions have done so in an outstanding manner. Their leadership, initiative, commitment to the position and their manner around the school has played a major role in the fantastic atmosphere evident within our school. Each of these students have laid a wonderful foundation for our 2026 student leadership team. I also acknowledge Mrs Wakeman, Ms Schuster, Mrs Forsyth and Mr Hambrook for guiding our student leaders throughout the year.

Mano Colour Run:

“Did you see all the big displays and the mascot?” said a Grade 4 student referring to our Colour Run. Our Colour Run was an incredible event, and we thank the entire community for your support and enthusiasm. While the purpose of the Colour Run is multi-faceted, a key aim is to provide our students with an opportunity to participate in an event with their peers and community. We also aim to raise funds towards our School Ground Improvements program – we look forward to sharing a final figure in the coming week. To our fabulous Parents and Friends Committee and the many parent volunteers supporting last Friday, THANK YOU!

Student Transition:

Last Friday was our ‘One-Up’ session for all students. This session involved students participating in transition activities in their 2026 year level. This helps prepare students for their transition to their next year level. It was great to see our 2026 Prep students again, as well as our current students excited about all the opportunities and experiences they will engage in next year. Our next transition session is on Tuesday, 9th December. On this day, all students will spend some valuable time with their 2026 teacher, with their 2026 classmates. Where possible, students will also visit their 2026 classroom. This session is a vital aspect of our school transition program.

Key Dates in November and December

· Friday, 21st November Curriculum Day – Pupil Free Day

· Tuesday, 9th December Mano Transition Day – students meet their 2026 teacher

· Thursday, 11th December Grade 6 Graduation ceremony

· Thursday, 18th December Christmas Concert and End of Year Celebration – 9:15am

· Friday, 19th December Last day of school year – 1:30pm dismissal

Thank you for supporting our school and have a great week.

Narelle Geary