WELCOME TO TERM 4!

We hope everyone had a restful break and is excited for the final term of the school year.

This term promises to be action-packed, and we’re starting strong in Week 2 with our much-anticipated camp at Phillip Island! Students attending the camp will get to experience a range of outdoor activities, including beach adventures, team-building games, and more.

For those staying at school with Mr. Phypers, don’t worry—there are some exciting challenges awaiting you as well! This week, the group will be taking on the tricky task of setting up a tent! It’s not as easy as it sounds, but we know everyone will bring their best problem-solving skills and teamwork to the task. Let’s see who can set up the sturdiest, most weather-proof tent!

Term 4 is especially busy for our Grade 6 students and our Graduation Ceremony will be here before we know it. Below is a timeline of important dates and times. Other information for the Grade 6s for this term will be sent home shortly.

CLASSROOM LIBRARIES!

This week, all of our classrooms took part in an exciting classroom library swap! Students had the chance to explore new books from different classroom libraries, bringing fresh reads and exciting adventures to their own class library. But it didn’t stop there, each class also worked together to sort the books and come up with new categories for organising them.

From mysteries and adventure to non-fiction gems and funny stories, students enjoyed selecting new themes and making their library space even more engaging. The new categories will help everyone find their next great read with ease. It was a fantastic way to reset our expectations for our classroom libraries and encourage a love of reading across all grades!

OTHER REMINDERS!

What is UV?

Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a form of energy produced by the sun that can go through your skin and cause permanent damage to the cells underneath. This can lead to sunburn, make your skin age faster, hurt your eyes, and increase the risk of getting skin cancer, like melanoma. This is why it’s important to protect ourselves from the sun!

People mistakenly believe that they only need sun protection on hot, sunny days. It is UV - not heat - that causes sunburn, skin damage and skin cancer. UV is not like the sun’s light which we see, or the sun’s warmth (infrared radiation) which we feel. Our senses cannot detect UV so it can be damaging our skin without us knowing, even on cool or cloudy days. Download the free SunSmart App to find out when sun protection is recommended for your location.

When you protect your skin, you reduce your risk of skin cancer. Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide - even on cool or cloudy days.

Sunscreen

We provide each classroom with sunscreen, the product we use is the "Cancer Council Everyday" (Orange label). If your child has sensitive skin or you prefer another brand, please feel free to supply your own.

SMART HATS

School Council

Community Engagement Team

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