Principal's Message

By Jo Jolly

Hello everyone –

Welcome to week 4 – I cannot believe we are almost into November. This term is flying by with so much to come before the end of the year. Our Year 2s have their sleepover in a couple of weeks, followed by Camp and Outdoor Education week for our Year 3-6s towards the end of November. Our incoming Foundations will be joining us in November as well for their transition sessions and I’m looking forward to sharing all that is great about our school with our new families.

What a fortnight it’s been! Our swimming program has been a real highlight, with students diving in (pun intended) and embracing all the learning. It’s been wonderful to see the confidence growing and hearing from students how much they have enjoyed the sessions. Our program concludes this week with House Carnival Day this Friday, and we’re looking forward to our houses cheering each other on and enjoying the cumulation of the past two weeks lessons.

It’s great to finally see our capital works project finishing up. The side path and quiet garden space are officially open for students, and some have already discovered this lovely little retreat tucked down behind the community garden. It’s the perfect spot for a calm moment, a quiet chat with a friend, or simply a breather in the middle of a busy day. I look forward to every student enjoying it. In regard to the rectification works for LC1, we’ve just heard that the VSBA will fund the repairs to the pipes and building which is fabulous – works look likely to start the week after Cup Week, and I will keep you posted when I know more about the timeline.

Our Year 6s are cooking up something ghoulish to help fund their Big Day Out. Pop into the Spooky Halloween Treat Stall on Thursday after school and grab a ghoulish treat or two. Every purchase supports our Year 6s as they work towards their big event, so please come along and show your support.

Reminders

No assembly this week.
Next Monday (2 November) is a Curriculum Day (Student Free Day).
Tuesday (3 November) is a public holiday.

TheirCare will be offering offsite curriculum day care for families who need it. They will be in touch with families who require OSHC to let them know about the nearby sites, so keep an eye out for their message. A compass post has also been distributed to all families.

Have a wonderful week, and hopefully I will see you at the Carnival. If you are travelling or enjoying a longer weekend with your family, drive safe and enjoy the extended break.

Finally, along with the excitement of the swimming carnival on Friday, this Friday the 30th is also World Teacher’s Day. I know you’ll join me in the respect and admiration I have for our teaching staff, and if you can, please take a moment today to thank our wonderful teaching staff!