The Contact Term 2, Week 5

Principal's Message

From the Desk of Kathy Nott - Term 1, Week 2

Good Afternoon Parents/Carers

 

Week 2!

We are well and truly into learning in our classrooms. Kindergarten have settled well into the routines of big school and Years 1-6 are setting a wonderful example of learning and behaviour at school.

 

Behaviour Code

All students have been briefed on the Departments new Behaviour code for students and this information has also been shared with parents and carers.

 

Swimming Carnival

Our swimming carnival will be held this week at Werris Creek pool. We are looking forward to a great day and thank you Mr Wilcox for all your organisation for the day and all staff who will be assisting on the day.

 

Leaders Induction

The leader’s induction assembly will be held next Monday 12th February commencing at 9.30am in the school hall. Congratulations to all the successful students.

 

Welcome Back BBQ

Next Wednesday 14th February we will be hosting our welcome back BBQ commencing at 5pm. Please don’t forget to return your RSVP slips for catering purposes.

The outline for the evening is as follows:

5pm – BBQ starts

5:30 – 5:45 Class visit 1

5:50 - 6:05 Class visit 2

 

School Attendance

School attendance is important and our aim is for our students to have at least 90% attendance at school.  This year we will continue to monitor every students’ attendance. Here are some ways in which we do so:

  • Each week we celebrate the highest class attendance and the class has the honour of having our attendance trophy for the week.
  • At the end of each term, students whose attendance is above 85 – 90% attendance (depending on the term) will receive a certificate.
  • Our Learning Support Team monitor individual student attendance and will contact parents if there are concerns regarding attendance.
  • Notes will be sent home to inform parents if their child’s attendance is dropping or not satisfactory.  These may include a school note or notes from our Home School Liaison Officer (HSLO).
  • The school works closely with our HSLO to monitor attendance, providing support to families in line with Department of Education guidelines.

 

Kind regards

 

Kathy Nott

Principal