Principal's Report
Principal: Brendan Millar
Principal's Report
Principal: Brendan Millar
In this week’s newsletter:
Junior School Council Presentation at Assembly Last Week - Congratulations to the 33 students across grade 1 to 6 who will provide our JSC membership this year. They are pictured below after receiving their badges at assembly last week. Thanks to conveners Lee White and Laura Montebello for taking on the role this year. We know they will do a great job.
(Children without photo permissions have been obscured.)
Assembly Performances - We love having the grades presenting their unique and entertaining take on learning at FWPS with our weekly assembly items. Pictured last week was 6MI’s extraordinary showcase on Cats V Dogs using a gamut of persuasive techniques. This week we will conclude the grade 6 team presentations with 6KR. What will they have in store for us?
Grade 3 Zoo Snooze Camping Program - Well done and thanks to the student participants who made our school and their families proud. I was delighted to receive the following email from a member of the public who interacted with the students in 3TM on Tuesday.
Good afternoon,
I was at the Royal Melbourne Zoo with my 2.5 year old this morning and ran into some students from your school.
I wanted to email to say how impressed I was with them. They were all clearly excited to be there but they were thoughtful, respectful and courteous of other zoo visitors and I was impressed with their kindness and respect for each other also. My daughter and I had a lovely chat with a young man in particular who was wearing a purple cap. I didn’t get his name I’m sorry, but I’d be happy for you to pass on to all the students that they are an inspiring bunch. There is obviously a lovely culture at your school, something the whole school should be proud of. I can only hope that the school my daughter attends someday has a similar culture.
Keep up the good work.
Kind regards Jade
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Students in all grades were enthusiastic and highly motivated. This was an adventure that few people get to experience. Our students knew they were fortunate to participate. We thank parents and carers for keenly supporting their children’s attendance and for all those who have generously supported our One in, all in program that provides top up funds where required.
We also note with appreciation the diligence of the teachers, leaders and parents who attended. No camp is possible without the wholehearted participation of staff and parent helpers. Along with Tess and Michael, the class teachers who attended this week, a special appreciation to Megan Hassett, a wonderful regular relief teacher at FWPS, who assisted in a very important way over the four Zoo Snooze camps held over the last fortnight. We had members of the leadership team attend on the evening/morning of each camp, as they were required to be replaced each day at 9 am to attend to their leadership roles, Megan attended the zoo on 4 days by public transport and then assisted the class teacher with the day’s program and then accompanied the crew back to school by bus. Thanks Megan!
Grade 1 and 2 Swimming - With the swimming program concluding tomorrow, we can certainly judge the program as an outstanding success. While the children do tire as the week progresses, their enthusiasm and attitude has been impressive. The teaching teams will appreciate the opportunity to return to a more regular teaching and learning program.
Cheers,
Brendan
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) - If you have eligibility we don't want you to miss out. Please read the information included again this week in the 'From the Office Team' page.
Curriculum Contributions - A parent/carer payment contribution Compass post was forwarded to all families a fortnight ago and will be sitting near the top of your Compass tab. We appreciate all who have supported our programs by making this payment already.
Car Park Access - A reminder that the car park is open prior to 8 am and after 4 pm daily for parent access for the TheirCare OSHC program. At other times please appreciate that the car park is for staff use. Should you need to walk through to the TheirCare location at Emu Corner, for safety’s sake we ask that you use the pedestrian gate next to the boom gate and make your way between Koala and the Wallaby buildings past Gecko via the basketball court through to Emu Corner.
Parent/Carer Volunteer Induction Please look out for the Compass post, pinned so it remains easily accessible. For all new families, or parents and carers who didn’t complete the online process last year, if you wish to assist in classrooms, excursions or camps, or volunteer for really any other purpose at FWPS, we need you to complete the modules online. For parents/carers who did this last year, all you need to do is sign the relevant form at the office. While the content will be adjusted when the Child Safety and Wellbeing Team can find the time, it remains relevant.