Principal's Report

Dear families,

35 YEAR CELEBRATION

At assembly on Monday, Jenny Bathman was presented with a certificate and as set of glasses from the Department to mark 35 years in education. Jen is an amazing educator who is passionate about teaching. Jen cares deeply about every child in her care and is committed to providing them with the very best education possible. At all times she displays enormous pride in her students and their learning. Toolamba PS is indeed very fortunate to have her as a member of our staff.

PARENTS & FRIENDS MEETING

Parents and Friends met on Tuesday night to discuss events for the remainder of the year. On concert night they will be running a Nifty Fifty with proceeds going toward the purchase of construction toys for the Junior Area. As always, we are very appreciative of the efforts of our hard working group of parents.

WORLD KINDNESS DAY

The school was a sea of colour on Wednesday as students dressed in colours for World Kindness Day. Across the classrooms, students particpated in activities related to kindness. Students also enjoyed the opportunity to have a sausage and Zooper Dooper for lunch thanks to JSC.

WHOLE SCHOOL EXCURSION

As the excursion departure and arrival times don’t co-oincide with our buses students will have to find their own to school on Friday. We require all students and parents attending to be at school by 8:15am please. Students are to bring a packed lunch, water bottle and their school hat.

Departure time: 8.30am

Arrival time: 3.30pm

SWIMMING PROGRAM GRADE 3-6

Students from Grade 3- 6 will have the opportunity to participate in a five day swimming program at Aquamoves from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd November. Grade 3 & 4 students will be in the pool from 1.15pm-1.45pm. Grade 5 & 6 students will swim from 1.45pm-2.15pm. Please send your child with their swimmers, goggles, towel and a waterproof bag or plastic bag each day.

SAM BIRRELL VISIT

The Grade 5/6s had a visit from Sam Birrell this morning. He has been spending some time visiting schools around the areas in his electorate. He shared his journey to parliament - beginning his schooling at Toolamba Primary School, to be elected as the federal member for Nicholls. The students asked some interesting questions about such things as; the under 16 social media ban, the US election and what laws he has voted on. He gave some great advice to those who are aspiring to become leaders themselves. It was a great visit!

TAEKWONDO

On Sunday 10th November they both attended the Taekwondo Nationals in Brisbane to represent the Victorian Team. They train at the Koryo Taekwondo Centre in Shepparton East. Harry had 3 fights, Louis had 2 fights.

By Harry:

On Sunday the 10th November Louis and I completed in the Australian Taekwondo National Championships in Brisbane. I made it to the finals but sadly lost so I took home a silver medal and Louis made it to the semifinals and lost so he took home a bronze.

Well done Harry and Louis!

CONCERT

Our concert is only three weeks away on Thursday 28th November. This week students will bring their concert bags and list from their classroom teacher next week about what they will need in the way of costumes. Tickets for the night can be purchased via Qkr! from today and are $10 each. Primary school age are free entry.

Have a lovely weekend,

Regards Heather