Principal's Update
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to Term 4! I trust that everybody had a relaxing, well-earned break with their families and enjoyed the beautiful weather we experienced. While being a very busy term, there are many exciting things to look forward to in the coming weeks; Grade 6 camp to Melbourne, 3-6 swimming program, Mission Day, P-4 Activity Day, P-1 Fun Night, various excursions, Grade 2 sleepover and of course the season of Advent, as we count down to that special time of the year, Christmas.
Lord, as we prepare for the coming of a busy new term, make us ready, attentive and available to hear you. Thank You for the gift of being able to rise each day with the assurance that You walk through it with us. Thank You for the gifts of creativity and uniqueness, and the energy to put them to good use.
Amen.
Prep orientation sessions for 2023
Prep orientation sessions for our 2024 students will be held after school hours on Monday 27th November, Tuesday 28th November and Wednesday 29th November. Information will go out in the coming weeks informing you of which of these sessions you are invited to attend. The children will be back on the morning of Tuesday 12th December. On this day they will meet their Grade 6 buddies.
3-6 Swimming
The Grade 3-6 swimming program will commence in week 3 on Wednesday 19th October. The children will attend every Wednesday until the 30th November. Please complete the permission form on PAM.
Pupil Free Day
This term’s pupil free day will be on Monday 6th of November. On this day teachers and staff will be working on various areas of the curriculum and preparing for end of year reports and Learning Conversations.
Grade 6 Camp
Next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday our Grade 6 students will be attending a camp in Melbourne. The camp is a great opportunity for the children to experience life in the city. They will ‘jam pack’ a lot into the 3 days, giving them a variety of educational experiences including science, history, art, sport, multi-culturalism and modes of transport around the city. We look forward to them returning safely and sharing all of their wonderful experiences.
School Hats
In line with our Sun Smart policy, all children should now be wearing their school hats. If they haven’t done so already, I ask that all children bring their hats to school, clearly named.
Early Finish to the Year
End of 2023 school year key dates;
- The last day of school for students in 2023 will be Friday 15th December.
- Staff conclude on Monday 18th December, this is a staff meeting day and no student supervision is available.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Michael Mahoney (Principal)