The photo above shows one the the places I camped in the Daintree Rainforest national park - such a beautiful and relaxing spot - and older than the Amazon!

Mid-term 4 already!

Here we are almost at the half-way point in the term! My the year has flown. I would like to thank Mrs Sarah Mellish for relieving as principal while I had an extended holiday up in far north Queensland. Mrs Mellish had the support of Mrs Faghani and the executive team and did a great job of starting the term smoothly with such a focus on learning in all its forms.

The first few weeks of this term have seen the following fabulous programs:

3-6 Open mornings and K-2 open Storytime afternoons
a Stage 2 excursion to the Botanic Gardens
a Stage 3 excursion to Riverside for a science extravaganza
Fantasy Fun Day dress-up and fundraiser
Learning Conversations start for Stage 2
AFL coaching sessions for all students
World Teachers Day (thank you to the P&C, families and the children who recognised their teacher on that special day)
Playgroup continues on a Wednesday
Kindy Transition begin this week (every Wednesday morning now for 6 weeks)
Auditions held for our GEPS-Idol talent quest held at the end of term, and
a Pizza party with the Principal today - for students who received a Prostar award this year!

Auburn Network Awards

Our school put forward Mrs Borel for a recognition award at the network of Auburn schools. Congratulations Mrs Susan Borel!

Susan has been a member of the GEPS team for many years - always assisting in the library to support wide reading across our school. This year, Susan has stepped up - leading the whole-school library program in the absence of a teacher librarian.

Susan is incredibly well-read; knowledgeable about children's literature; and is able to match a book to almost every child! She has taken on the challenge of running library lessons, supporting Book week, making sure Book club is offered and supporting our teaching staff with resources and advice on curriculum supports.

Susan h as gone the extra mile for GEPS this year, ensuring that our school library is open, accessible and a vibrant place for all.

Congratulations to Susan on single-handedly running our library for learning!

Riding bikes to school

Riding your bike to school is a great way to stay fit and healthy. There are some rules...

Dates for your diary

What's On	When
Gold Badge assembly - in person , in hall	Monday 7 Nov 9am
P&C meeting	Tuesday 15 Nov 9:15am
Colour Run	Friday 18 Nov 2-3pm
Kindy excursion to Sydney Zoo	Monday 21 Nov
Stage 3 Grapple Expo - parents invited	Thursday 24 Nov 9am
T-ball gala day	Friday 25 Nov
Mock High School days (here)	Mon-Wed 28-30 Nov
High School orientation day	Tuesday 29 Dec
Yr 5 speeches for Prefect positions	Thursday 1 Dec 9am
AFL & Basketball gala days	Friday 2 Dec
Thank You lunch & final scripture	Tuesday 6 Dec
Stage 3 Fun Day	Wednesday 7 Dec
Final Kindy Transition	Wednesday 7 Dec
last day to submit merit awards for 2022	Thursday 8 Dec
Final Gold Badge assembly	Monday 12 Dec 9am
Year 6 Farewell dinner	Monday 12 December 5:30pm
K-2 Book Launch day	Tuesday 13 Dec
Presentation Day assembly	Wednesday 14 Dec 9:15am
GEPS Idol	Thursday 15 Dec
Last day for students (& Yr 6 farewell arch)	Friday 16 Dec

3/4 Astronauts

with Miss Alsalimy