This week's notes
Dear families and friends,
Flip Out Excursion
Our excursion today was very successful and very tiring! The air conditioning on the bus was faulty and made for challenging conditions but no-one complained. All children were perfectly behaved and a credit to their families and school. A big thank you to Jodie Young her provided car transport and back up for anyone her felt bus sick. The trampolines, junior adventure park and rock walls were amazing. The special 'Flip Out' socks were also very popular. What a wonderful whole school Christmas treat/excursion to finish the year.
Scroll to the 'Flip Out' page to see photos of the day.
Statewide Orientation Day
Next Tuesday, 12th December all Victorian state school students will be spending the day in their new 2024 classes. For some this will mean new classrooms and new teachers. At Cavendish we will be hosting a Foundation/1 class, Yr 2/3 and a Yr 5/6 class.
On Tuesday, Miss Gray will be teaching in Year F/1, Mrs Bell will be taking Yr 2/3 and Miss P will be in Yr 5/6. Good luck to everyone, I hope you enjoy your day.
Staffing in 2024
Our staffing list for 2024 is nearly complete!
Yr F/1 class teacher - Amy Gray
Yr 2/3 class teachers - Lisa Ferrier (3 days) with 2 days yet to be confirmed
Yr 5/6 class teacher - Sally Purnell
Music/ German - Leanne Barber
Well-being - Xanthie Girdwood
Tutor - Sue Bell
Business Manager - Tammy Crawford
The eagle-eyed amongst you may have spotted a familiar name above. Miss Ferrier has chosen to relinquish her role as Principal and return to class teaching next year. At this stage we will be advertising for a new Principal to begin in Term 2, 2024. I will remain in the Acting Principal role until that time.
Christmas Bags
The students have finished decorating the shopping bags to be used for hamper items for those in need this Christmas. Thank you to Mrs Bell for overseeing this and for delivering the amazing bags to the Uniting Church.
Presentation Night
Our end of year Presentation Night is on Thursday 14th December at the Cavendish SM Hall. Starting at 6:30pm all school families and friends are invited. There will be musical performances, presentation of awards, speeches, farewells and memories. Don't be late! We may even invite a special festive visitor!
Cavendish students are expected to wear full summer uniform for this occasion.
Student Leaders 2024
Speeches will be given at morning assembly this Monday 11 December. Parents of nominees are invited to join us for this assembly.
Voting for contested positions will be on Tuesday 12th December. 2024 leaders will be announced at the Presentation Night.
Senior Citizens Xmas
Next Monday the school students have been invited to perform some Christmas songs at the Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch at the Cavendish Hall. This is an annual tradition where the Year 6 students all head down at midday to help serve lunch and receive lunch afterwards. Mrs Bell will accompany the students to this event.
At 1:45pm the whole school will walk down to perform and if they are lucky receive their own tasty treat bags and afternoon tea.
Reports
End of year school reports will be released via uEducateUs on Friday 15th December. If you would like to speak to a teacher about your child’s report please feel free to make an appointment for the following week.
Year 6 lunch
The table is booked and numbers confirmed for the Yr 6 Graduation Lunch at the Bridge Cafe next Friday. A lovely way to finish the week and their year!
Time : 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Swimming Carnival - Monday 18th December
It is a very busy end to the school year! Our Swimming Carnival is on Monday week from 12 noon to 3:00pm. A program will be sent out next week.
We have a bus booked to take students to HILAC, leaving school at 11:30am.
Parents will need to provide alternate transportation from HILAC at the end of the carnival. No school buses will be operating in the afternoon.
End of Year Water Fight! Tuesday 19 December
As a Grand Finale to the school year, it is a Cavendish PS tradition to hold a whole school water fight in the final week. Students are invited to bring along a water pistol/ super soaker (or similar), a change of clothes/ thongs, towel and wet bag.
There is an area designated for junior students and a different area for senior students to get wet!
Participation is entirely optional with strict rules to ensure everyone is safe and happy. We also have a dry zone for spectators or anyone who needs a break. Let's hope for a sunny day!
Library Books
Can families please check their homes and cars for any School or MARC Van library books. All library books need to be returned to school before the end of the year. Thank you.
Congratulations - Sustainable Plastic Solutions
A huge congratulations to the Nettleton family. Matt and Elisha attended the Community Achievement Awards in Melbourne last weekend and were the winners of the Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award. It is great seeing all your hard work being rewarded with this amazing Award.
Have a great weekend
Sally Purnell
Acting Principal