Newlands in a Nutshell

Here is a snapshot of the important things you don't want to miss in this newsletter! Be sure to read for a more comprehensive rundown of all things happening in Newlands.
- Wednesday 6th May - AEU Stop work for half a day on Wednesday. Families are encouraged to bring their child to school at 12:00pm.
- Friday 8th May - Mothers day breakfast at 8:00am.
- Friday 15th May - Wear colourful/rainbow clothes for IDAHOBIT day
Friday 22 May 2.30pm – 3.30pm - Colour Run 2026
Register and create an online profile online.
- Friday 29th May - Smoking Ceremony at 9:30 followed by a special assembly at 2:45
Please label your child’s belongings. It is only Week 2, and our lost property boxes are already full of jumpers, drink bottles, and lunch boxes without names on them.
Check out the lost property area outside the after-school care rooms (C Block) for any lost property.
- The school raised $649 for the Royal Children's Hospital.
- Next week, students in Years 3 to 6 will take part in our Cross Country try outs during their Physical Education lessons.
- A reminder to our Grade 6 students to return the Placement Information Pack next week to your teacher.
Term 2 Key Dates:
| Week 2 | Friday 1st May | Outdoor Movie Night |
| Week 3 | Friday 8th May | Mother’s Day Breakfast |
| Week 4 | Friday 15th May | IDAHOBIT Day (invitation to wear colourful clothes or rainbow items) |
| Week 5 | 18th May – 22nd May | Education Week |
| Wednesday 20th May | 2027 Foundation Information Session | |
| Friday 22nd May | Colour Run | |
| Week 6 | Tuesday 26th May | Sorry Day |
| Wednesday 27th May – 3rd June | Reconciliation Week | |
| Friday 29th May | 9:30 Smoking Ceremony; 2:45 Special Assembly (bring gold coin, wear colours of Aboriginal flag &/or Torres Strait Islander flag | |
| Sunday 31st May | Working Bee | |
| Week 7 | Friday 5th June | World Environment Day |
| Week 8 | Monday 8th June | King's Birthday Public Holiday |
| Week 9 | Wednesday 17th June – Friday 19th June | 3/4 School Camp – The Ranch |
Week 10 | Friday June 26th | Parent Teacher Interviews |
