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. 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, various excursions, Learning Expo 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 2026

Prep orientation sessions for our 2026 students will be held after school hours on Monday 17th November, Tuesday 18th November and Wednesday 19th November. Information will go out in the coming days informing you of which of these sessions you are invited to attend. The children will be back on the mornings of Wednesday 26th November and Tuesday 9th December.

3-6 Swimming

The Grade 3-6 swimming program will commence in week 3 on Thursday 23rd October. The children will attend every Thursday until 27th November. Please complete the permission form on PAM.

Pupil Free Day

This term’s pupil free day will be on Monday 3rd 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

As you are receiving this newsletter our Grade 6 students are 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, government and modes of transport around the city. I am attending the camp and we look forward to returning safely on Friday and sharing all of our wonderful experiences.

Hats

A reminder that hats are compulsory throughout 4th Term. Please ensure that your children bring their hats to school with their names clearly marked on them.

A reminder that Monday November 3rd is a pupil free day

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Michael Mahoney

(Principal)