Dear families and friends,

Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch

The students attended the Senior Citizens lunch at the Hall on Monday. See the page attached to the newsletter for some pictures.

Statewide Orientation Day

Tuesday was the Statewide Orientation Day. Darcy and Tilly enjoyed their day at Baimbridge College and the Cavendish PS students loved being in next years grades for the day. Ms Ferrier came out to say hello and we also welcomed back Harry and Mark in Foundation.

Student Nurse

The School Nurse attended school on Thursday and assessed some of the Foundation students. Once the school receives the assessments back they will be sent home to the relevant families.

Junior School Council - World Vision

With the money raised from the casual day a few weeks ago for World Vision, the JSC decided to buy the gift of a pig. A pig can help a struggling family grow a thriving business as when a piglet becomes a sow, she can produce up to 12 piglets a year. A rich source of fertiliser to help successful vegetable farming while sustainably providing children and families with improved health and nutrition. Thank you to all families for donating towards this.

Presentation Night

Thank you to everyone who attended the Presentation Night last night. Glad the weather was more favourable than Tuesday. It would have made for a sweltering night at the Hall otherwise. Thanks to Mrs Barber for all the musical content on the night. Congratulations to all students, staff and families on another successful year at Cavendish PS.

Unfortunately Pam & George Coates couldn't attend the evening for Justin's graduation but sent in this lovely message:-

To Cavendish School Community & Parents' Club,

As grandson Justin completes his primary school education this year I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the school and supported Justin and his family through a sad and difficult time and enabling us to move forward. The members of Parents' Club made me feel very welcome and I enjoyed our times together working on catering, get togethers and kid's activities. I have known many parents from the 1980's and met new ones. It is lovely to watch the children grow and mature. Thank you for welcoming Panida into the school community also. It won't be long (2 years) and Leo will be at school. I will visit the school as 'just a grandma'.

It is a wonderful little school and is one major part of this community of which you should all be proud.

2024 Student Leaders

we are pleased to announce the

2024 Student Leadership Team:

School Captain : Mietta Price

Vice Captain: Pippa Quinn

Junior School Council President: Pippa Quinn

JSC Vice President : Sam Packman

Wannon House Captains: Cooper Leese & Sam Packman

Glenelg House Captains : Emma Thomas & Thomas Hurley

Performing Arts Leader : Ava Huf

Library Leader : Ava Huf

Environment Leader: Eli Keymer-Newley

Bus Captain - Victoria Point- Cooper Leese

Henty Highway - Emma Thomas

Scholarship

Darcy attended the Baimbridge College Awards Ceremony last Friday. He received a Year 7, 2024 Scholarship. Congratulations Darcy.

Student Reports

The Student Reports have been published on the school app today. Please have a read through them. Contact the school if you are having trouble accessing it.

Swimming Carnival - Monday

Next Monday 18th December is our Swimming Carnival from 12noon to 3pm at HILAC, Hamilton.

School is open and operating for classes. Morning school buses will be operating as normal. Students will be transported into HILAC by Trotters bus company.

We hope to see as many parents, friends and family there as possible. Students will need to find their own transportation home. If you can't attend the event, please arrange a lift with other school families. Afternoon school buses will not be running.

Please remember to complete your consent form on uEducateUs for this event

Water Fight on Tuesday

Students will have their annual water fight next Tuesday 19th December. They need to bring a full change of clothes, water guns/blasters (only if you have them), a towel and shoes that can get wet. (This is an optional activity). Children will change back into dry clothes before school finishes.

End of School Year

Wednesday 20th December is our last official day of school. It will be a 2:30pm dismissal on this day. There will be no formal lessons but any students attending will be kept busy helping tidy classrooms and clean. Casual clothes may be worn.

2024 Start of School Dates

Teachers return - Monday 29th January, Tuesday 30th is a Pupil Free Day

Students in Yr 1-6 - Wednesday 31st January

Foundation students -Thursday 1st February

Foundation students have a rest day at home every Wednesday in February.

Have a great weekend and a happy and healthy holiday. Merry Christmas to you all.

See you next year!

Sally Purnell

Acting Principal

Year 4 & 5 Speeches