Exciting Term 3 Events
Mackellar's Olympic Games!
Our Olympic Games on Thursday were a wonderful way to unite and get into the spirit of the most celebrated sporting competition and festival in the world! It was an absolute joy to see our students having such a great time as they enjoyed the activities with a friendly, competitive spirit; basketball, AFL, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, dancing, chicken toss, egg and spoon and sack races! Congratulations to all students for demonstrating our school values, particularly the values of Teamwork and Respect.
Sincere thanks to our amazing parents and carers who attended, coached and ran the rotational activities. Your presence made all the difference to the event. We truly appreciate having our parents and carers volunteering or coming along to watch; it brings our community together and creates warm memories that are life-long treasures.
Upcoming events (details below):
- Book Week Costume Parade - Monday 19th August
- Father's Day / Special Person's Day, Gift Stall and The Fathering Project Event - all on the same day - Monday 26th August
Book Week Costume Parade and Events
Our Junior School Councillors have created wonderful BOOK WEEK posters that you may see in our community. Join in the 'favourite character costume fun' everyone; students, parents and teachers!
Our Book Week Events article in this newsletter outlines exactly what's happening starting from Monday 19th August (book parade) and an amazing Book Fair!
Father's Day and The Fathering Project
This year, we are excited to announce that we are welcoming our father's/carers or special person to a wonderful celebratory event to make them feel extra special! Father's Day is on Sunday 1st of September, so this will be a lovely start to the week for our dads/carers or special person.
On Monday 26th August, our dad/carers or special person may:
- enjoy a coffee from the coffee van that will be located in our school's front car park, as close to the school's entrance, from 8.00am until 9.00am
- attend our special assembly dedicated to our dads/carers or special person
- visit your child/childrens' classroom/s until 10.00am.
- plant a small shrub with your child at the front of the school.
When: Monday 26th August
Time: 8.30am to 11.00am
Location: Dads/carers/special person start with a coffee from Mackellar from the coffee van near the school's entrance. Attend assembly, then visit your child's/children's class.
At 10am, there will be a Fathering Project event where you can plant a small shrub with your child at the front of the school.
Father's Day, Special Person's Day Stall Monday 26th August
Parent volunteers have already generously given their time to select gifts from a catalogue for this magnificent stall. Sincere thanks to our amazing parents and carers who are working hard behind the scenes to make this happen for our students. A huge THANK YOU also to parents and carers who have plans to assist at the stall. If you would like to assist, please contact our office.
Students will be able to purchase up to 3 gifts that will be priced from $1 to $5.
A timetable will allow students to visit the stall with their class and have plenty of time shopping.