Notes from the Principal

Athletics Sessions

This week we concluded our Athletics Coaching sessions with Jason Thomas and Will Barber. We were able to provide these sessions to students thanks to a Sporting Schools Grant. We have also used this grant to pay for new hurdles, mats and discus.

Jason and Will took the students through all aspects of athletics. This will help prepare our Year 3-5 students for the upcoming SGSSA Athletics at the end of term. The original date for this is Tuesday 24 March at Mitchell Park. This MAY BE postponed to Tuesday 31 March due to the possibility of Stop Work Action.

District Swimming

Ivy returned full of excitement after competing at the District Swimming in Warrnambool on Friday 6th February. She managed to improve her personal best time in freestyle by one second and shaved off a massive five seconds from her personal best in backstroke. We congratulate Ivy for her efforts. We are very proud of her and thank her for being a positive representative of our school.

Clean Up Australia Day

Last Friday 27th February all students and staff participated in Clean Up Australia Day as a way of making a positive contribution to our local community. We cleaned up our school grounds, as well as along Barker Street, around the Public Toilets area and both parks. We also walked along Cameron Street and picked up rubbish.

The students and I were pleasantly surprised at how little rubbish there was to collect - Cavendish is a tidy town!

School Council

Our School Council AGM is planned for 7pm Wednesday 25th March. All current members are to attend and any new nominations. There is currently 1 vacant parent member position we can fill. School Council is a great way to get to know other members of our school community and make a positive contribution to your child’s education.

Concession Card Holders

If you currently hold a concession card, please contact Tammy in the office to apply for the Camps, Sports & Excursion Funding for your child/children.

Shelter in Place works at school

School has been a hive of activity over the past fortnight. Vegetation has been removed, and roof works are underway. We also have new boards along the base of our building.

Rewards Trees

This week we had a “blitz” on our School Value – UNITY. I asked all staff to keep an eye out for any students demonstrating this value. We have quite a few students earn a “leaf” this week. Congratulations to you all.

Coming up.....

Monday 9th March is a Public Holiday. No students are required at school.
NAPLAN will commence on Wednesday 11th March for our Year 3 & 5 students.
Wednesday 11th March - Family Information Evening on Structured Literacy. How to support your child at home with learning in Literacy. 7pm at school.
Thursday 19th March Harmony Week Celebration – wear a touch of “orange” to school to celebrate diversity.
Monday 23rd March - Dress up Day (native Australian animal, or wear something representing native Australian flora and fauna, for example, a t-shirt with a native animal or plant).
Tuesday 24th March - SGSSA Athletics at Mitchell Park – Year 3-5. (May be postponed to Tuesday 31st March).
Wednesday 25th March School Council AGM 7pm.
Thursday 2nd April FINAL DAY Term 1- early finish 2:30pm.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Kate Steele

Principal