What's coming Up

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

This week is 'Bullying No Way Week'. We have been running classroom activities and discussions around this years theme 'Everyone belongs'. Encouraging inner strength, embracing who we are, respecting everyone's differences and standing up together against unkindness. Inclusion and belonging means we all have a role in preventing bullying. We're encouraged to speak up and create a safe place where everyone feels supported and respected, and our voices are heard and valued. The key messages promote inclusion, respect and belonging. Many students have been busy working on posters to promote this message. 

Parent Opinion Survey Open (29th July -30th Aug)

Invitations with survey links and log in details for the Parent opinion Survey were emailed to families via XUNO. Last year we had a record 54 parents log on! So far 21 people have been on. Please contact the office or Kate if you have misplaced the log in details.

Raffle Ticket offer - Once again families who complete the survey will enter our raffle as a thank you. To enter, please screen shot or print the screen to show the office you have completed the survey. You will then receive a ticket in the draw to win a $200 RBN  voucher. (Rochester Business Network)

Book Week Parade

Book week is coming up (17th -23rd), but due to grade 3-6 swimming program in week 6, we will celebrate with Book Week activities, including the annual dress up parade on Monday 26th August. Our School Assembly will move to the morning that day starting at 9:10am, followed by our parade. We will have free coffees from the coffee van available for the adults from 8:30am onwards.

Fathers Day Breakfast

We invite all of our fathers to come in and join us for a sausage sizzle breakfast from 8:30 - 9:30 am on  Friday 30th August. (No cost, tea and coffee available).

Elmore Field Days:  Urgent help needed!

Once again we will support the Elmore field Days as one of our major fundraisers and have 3 shifts to fill. Please contact the office if you or a friend, grandparent or neighbour is able to help us out. The Field Days are on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd of October (During the school holidays). The jobs could include- food production, food preparation, delivering, serving, cleaning, dish washing, or stationed in the main shed or food van. No experience required. Please note the shifts can be split into half day sessions if that helps. 

Term 3 Class Captains

Each class has nominated two class captains for term 3. Captains have the responsibility of reporting to me at our meeting several times during the term after holding their own class meeting. We discuss the classrooms, the yard and any thoughts and ideas students have for improving our school. 

Stranger awareness

With the weather warming up and the daylight hours extending, now is the perfect time to remind children about the importance of staying safe around others, particularly strangers. Below are some handy tips to share-

1. Keep your distance and never go anywhere with someone you don't know. 
2. Don't believe what strangers tell you. 
3. Don't accept gifts, treats, or lollies from a stranger. 
4. Never tell a stranger your name or address.

Monster Raffle: 

Raffle tickets are now available for our 'Rochester Primary School Monster Raffle'. Check out the great prizes up for grabs! Families are encouraged to collect a book to sell. These will be available for pick up from the office next week.  All funds raised will go towards supporting students, programs and activities at our school.

Kate Whitford