NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Families,

What another great year it has been!! On behalf of all the staff, I would like to thank you for your support but most importantly for the passion you have shown for your children and their learning. As a team, we look forward to working with your children in 2018.

Staff Announcements

As usual, this time of the year sees us farewelling some of our staff. I would like to say thank you and all the very best to the following staff members who are leaving us today:

Ashlee Dollman who has won a permanent position in the northern suburbs. This is a credit to her excellent knowledge & skills. Ash has been a highly valued member of our staff and JP team over the past 2 years and we wish her every success at her new school.

I would like to wish Simon Bowden all the best for the future. Simon has decided to finish his teaching career at the end of this year and move into other areas. Simon has put an enormous amount of energy into our school for a number of years and he will be missed.

I would also like to farewell Sophie May, Zoe West, Darby Campbell & Deb Martin and wish each of them every success.

At the same time, we have a number of new staff joining us next year.

They are: Paul Mc Annich, Cathy Grillo, Alana Caire, Georga Tyson & Jo Wiese.

End of Year Performance

What a great night!!! We estimated that there were over 1000 people attend on the night!!!! Thanks must go to everyone involved and of course, to you the families & friends that attended.

Special thanks to:

Phil Crossing (sound & stage)

All staff

Karen Smith (organisation for the night)

Sally McEvoy (canteen), Parent Help (hotdogs/raffle)

James, Charlotte, Naish & Avah (Comperes)

Well done to everyone!!!

Outstanding Attendance Award

In 2017, we had one student who attended every day and was on time.

This was a tremendous effort, given that we had 190 school days!!!

I am very pleased to announce that Aiden S in Room 30 has won the Attendance Award along with a $20 Westfield Voucher. A brilliant effort. Well done Aiden.

Outstanding Achievement Awards

Classroom teachers have nominated two students from their classes for the overall 2017 Outstanding Achievement Awards. I would like to congratulate the following students on such a successful year:

Room Name

3 Lachlan M, Viya H N

4 Evelyn R, Jarvis W

5 Nina S, Archie B

5a Jack B, Mia Q

10 James T, Laura C

11 Clarice C, Taiga W

13 Zara T, Nicholas B

14 Jaiya T, Finn P

16 Isabel M, Will C

17 Thomas K, Lilah B

19 Amelie V, Ari E

20 Silas A, Georgie M

22 Liam T, Ava T

23 Sunny B, Sydney G

26 Amelie Y, Jake A

27 Colby T, Rebecca S

29 Charlize L, Leeo S

30 Liam G, Jade A

31 Jackson M, Lily A

32 Imogen C, Sam S

33 Bethany C, Charlotte E

ATSI Graduation

Earlier this term, 5 of our graduating ATSI students were recognised at our Partnership celebration.

Pictured below are:

Jundamara, Danielle, Saraiya, Erin & Kelsey

Congratulations to all of them.

Year 7 Graduation

This year we had 56 Year 7’s graduate. Their graduation consisted of a cruise and dinner on the West Lakes Princess (West Lakes), followed by a formal ceremony back in the school hall. We were privileged to have the Minister for Education & Children’s Services, Susan Close as a special guest.

Special thanks to the Year 7 teachers (Tatjana Vilov & Simon Bowden, Jess Knycz, Jayne Wright & Kate Eadsforth) as well as all the other staff at Largs Bay who have contributed to the student’s education over the years. On behalf of all involved at the school, I would like to wish the students all the very best for the future.

Enjoy the Break!!

A reminder that children will return to school on Monday 29th January. The front office staff will be in from Thursday 18th January and the uniform shop will be open on Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd January.

In the meantime, I would like to wish you all a wonderful break with your children and families and we look forward to seeing you all fit and healthy in 2018.

All the best Mike

School Sports

B Grade Cricket