From the Principal

SOVEREIGN HILL CAMP

This week, I had the pleasure of joining the Year 4 camp in Sovereign Hill. Our Year 4 students had a fantastic time, where they delved into the rich history of the Gold Rush in the 1850s. From panning for gold to experiencing life in a historic mining town, they took part in hands-on activities that truly brought this important era in Australian history to life. Along with all the learning, they also had a lot of fun and created happy memories.

Our students represented our school excellently. A big thank you to Mrs Puckering, Ms Clark, Mr Bilucaglia, Mr Ronan, and Mr Gribbin for their care and support during the camp.

Go to From the Classroom page to read more about the Year 4 Sovereign Hill Camp.

FATHER'S/SPECIAL PERSON EVENTS

Last Friday morning was filled with joy as we hosted a breakfast for the wonderful fathers and special people in our students' lives. I especially enjoyed chatting with everyone as they enjoyed their meal. 

I’d like to extend a special thank you to Ms Berardini for her amazing organisation and coordination of this event. She was wonderfully supported by the many mothers who helped with food preparation and serving breakfast to everyone.

SCHOOL SAVER BONUS

In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.

The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.

The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.   

To receive the School Saver Bonus go to the From the Office page to read about the key actions for parents and carers.

LIBRARY/WELLBEING and SENSORY GARDEN OPENING

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Exciting Update: Nicole Werner, the local Member for Warrandyte, will be attending and speaking at the beginning of the official opening.

We invite all families to join us for the official opening of our Library/ Wellbeing space and to explore our newly completed Sensory Garden. This event is our way of expressing gratitude to our community for the amazing fundraising efforts that made these projects possible. We will also reveal the name of the Library Wellbeing space.

THEIRCARE

We’re quickly approaching the transition to our new Out of School Hours Care provider, TheirCare. They have scheduled an online Parent Information Session for Wednesday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. Please refer to the attachment below for details on how to join the session.

For information about TheirCare and how to book into the program for Term 4, please visit the TheirCare page in this newsletter.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Elsie S (3G): Competed at RegionalGymnastics Championships and won 6 bronze medals! 

• Bronze for floor, beam, bars and vault
• Bronze for individual all round
• Bronze for team all round

Elsie will now compete in the  Victorian Championship in 7 weeks time.

Don't forget tomorrow, Friday September 6, is a Teacher Professional Practice Day and it is a student free day.

Ms Garrity

PRINCIPAL

Key Dates Week 9:

Mon 9- AOM & Cupcake & Pre loved Uniform stalls

Tues 10- School Council 7pm

Fri 13- Library/Wellbeing Space and Sensory Garden Open Afternoon 4-5pm