Principal's report
Parent/Carer Tours for children commencing school in 2018
Parent/carer enrolment tours for the 2018 Foundation year have commenced this week. Please contact the school office or visit the school website for further information. Sibling enrolment documents are now available from the office.
3/4 Camp
The first of three camps for the grade 3/4 children took place this week. Next week Camp 2 and 3 head off to Camp Sunnystones.
https://www.sunnystones.com.au
Staff attending are as listed below.
Camp 2: Rooms 13 & 19.
Staff attending: Michael, Alyena, Cassie, Patrick, Maddie and Lisa A.
Camp 3: Rooms 16, 7 & 8 (Year 3 students).
Staff attending: Liz, Melanie, Kirsty, Michelle, Mandy and Vicki.
A number of years ago a research paper on the benefits of learning in the natural environment was published in the UK. I have included the link below for your information.
http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/1321181
Curriculum Day
A reminder that there is a Curriculum day (pupil free) scheduled for May 22.
Fundraising
Congratulations to the fundraising team and our supportive community we have raised $5296 from our Movie Night.
Term 1 Chess Awards
Congratulations to the following students.
Group 1 (Advanced)
1st Place: Aiden
2nd Place: Mihn
3rd Place: Lachlan
Group 2 (Beginner/Intermediate)
1st Place: Coda
2nd Place: Carlos
3rd Place: William
Parent helpers
A huge thank you to our many parent/carers who continually assist in classrooms, including helping with a seemingly endless variety of tasks and activities both in and out of the classroom.
Education Subcommittee
A meeting of the Education Sub committee will take place at MPW on Monday May 1st at 7:00 pm.
Enjoy the weekend,
Jeff
Notices Home to Parents/Carers
24th April
Years F/1/2 - Junior Choir
27th April
Room 23 - Head Lice Alert
Friday 28th April
Room 6 - Patrick 3/4 Camp
Room 18 - Maddie 3/4 Camp
Room 22 - Cassie 3/4 Camp