Dear Parents,

We have had another wonderful week at school. The children are engaged in their learning and are flourishing in their classrooms.

Congratulations to our Term 1 Student Representative Council class elected members who are;

Support: Oscar Naylor and Sebastian Smith

1/2G: Tully Markwort

1/2I: Zoe Carter

1/2M: Phoenix Daniels

1/2S: April Wallace

1/2W: Lara Keegan

3/4F: Lawson Glasgow

3/4GW: Tate Shaw

3/4T: Autumn Newman

4/5W: Toa Ledger

5/6B: Jai Dunham

5/6C: Zayne Carter

5/6D: Adeline Hunter

5/6L: Lilly Guihot

This week, Ms Roberts has asked children in Years 3-6 who are interested in participating in the Multicultural Public Speaking Competition to see her and obtain the information and topics from her. Children write their speeches at home with the support of family members and Ms Roberts also offers support during break times at school. The Multicultural Public Speaking Competition consists of a prepared speech and an impromptu speech, which is an element Ms Roberts works with the children on at school. Thankyou Ms Roberts for the work you are doing with our children.

Tomorrow we have 33 children representing our school at the District Swimming Carnival. Mrs Francis will be our team manager, and children should go directly to her when they arrive at the pool. Children are required to sit with Mrs Francis throughout the day so she can ensure all children are marshalled for their events. Mrs Mooney and Mr Milne will also be at the carnival in official roles.

Congratulations to the following children who are our District Swimming representatives; Lachlan Kelly, Zaylie O’Connor, Connor Hunt, Abbie Emanuel, Natalia Heiner, James Hollier, Patrick Muldoon, Ashwin Buttsworth, Lawson Glasgow, Ethan Jones, Lila Kolkman, Pearl Saini, William Skein, Ellia Surawski, Lilly Turnbull, Jasmyn Ferrier, Lilly Guihot, Aria Hegvold, Adeline Hunter, Addison Jones, Zara O’Connor, Frankie Shoemark, Isla Barnes, Mia Barnett, Harvey Glasgow, Jack Hair, Charlotte Hollier, Archer Kolkman, Ewan Long, Heidi Lyle, Charlotte Morris, Jonty Rue, and Amelia Simeonidis.

Parent Teacher Interviews – Thankyou to all our parents who have attended the Support class interviews yesterday and today. It is such a wonderful opportunity to meet with parents early in the year. A reminder that parents can book Parent Teacher meetings through the Sentral Parent Portal. For parents who cannot access the Sentral Parent Portal, we ask you to please contact the office at school.

The timetable for Parent/Teacher Interviews in Weeks 6 is as follows:

Tuesday 4th March – 5/6D, 5/6C, 5/6B and 5/6L

Wednesday 5th March– KD, KM, 1/2M, 1/2G, 1/2W, 1/2S and 1/2I

Thursday 6th March – 3/4F, 3/4T, 3/4GW and 4/5W

Food Allergies - We do have several children at our school who have peanut and nut allergies and have severe reactions if exposed to this food. Parents are asked to be mindful of this when packing recess and lunch and are encouraged not to send products that contain nuts in them to school.

Information Reminders:-

The School Library is open Break 1 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Breakfast Club is open from 8.30am-9.00am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Lunch Club is open from 1.15pm-1.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Information will be released in the coming weeks regarding our School Dance Troupes.
Our choir has been accepted into the Festival of Choral Music at the Opera House again this year! Choir rehearsals will begin next Thursday, 6th March during Break 2.

If any parent has any concerns regarding any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kate White

Principal