Principal's Report 

Warm weather has provided a great start to our Swimming program this week.  Many thanks to Steph, Karen, Krista, Helen, Kai and Claire for their work with our students and to all staff and volunteers for their assistance. Swimming will continue next week on Monday 6/12, Wednesday 8/12 and Thursday 9/12.

 

In preparation for our end of year stock take, please ensure that all Library books are returned next week.   

 

Tomorrow, students in Prep – 2/3 will give their final music performance for the year.  Families are invited to join us at 2.30pm in the under-cover area.  All visitors are asked to please check in using the QR code on arrival and to wear masks if you can’t maintain social distancing.

 

Next Tuesday, students in Kinder to Year 6 will participate in the Statewide Transition day.  While our Year 6 students spend the day at the secondary college, all children from Kinder to Year 5 will spend time getting to know their 2022 class and teacher.  In 2022, our class structure will be as follows:  Prep/1; 1/2; 2/3; 3/4; 4/5; 5/6A; 5/6B. 

 

Next year, we will welcome Kathryn Jones to our team while Vicky takes a well-earned break to spend time with her family.  There is no doubt that Vicky will be greatly missed, and we wish her and her family all the very best with their plans.  

 

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the position of casual Education Support (ES).  The role of an ES includes providing basic physical and emotional care for students and communication with students and teachers regarding learning tasks and routine activities.  If interested, please contact the office on 57544354.  Please note that all employees must have a current Working with Children’s Check and undergo a police check.   Vaccination for COVID is also mandatory.

 

On Monday the 13th December, families are invited to join us at 9am for our final assembly for the year.  This will be followed by a special morning tea for our volunteers at 10am.

On Tuesday, the 14th December, students in Years 5 & 6 will travel to the Tawonga Hall to attend a performance by Tawonga Primary School and a picnic lunch in the park.

 

Our Year 6 graduation will be celebrated at 11am on Wednesday 15th December.  Parents and carers are invited to join us for morning tea at the BER building, followed by the graduation ceremony.  Attending families are asked to please enter via Tennis Court Avenue and to check in on arrival.  Following the ceremony, students will walk to the pool for a pizza lunch and Pool Party.

 

On Thursday 16th December, at 11am, the Spookie Ukies will provide an end of year peformance.  Parents and carers are also welcome to attend.

 

At 1.30pm on this day, a number of our students from Prep - 2/3 will also visit Kiewa Valley House to sing some Christmas Carols.  If you would like to assist with walking students to this event and have a current WWCC and double - vaccination status, please speak to Emily, or myself.

 

A reminder to all families that on Friday the 17th December, we will finish at the earlier time of 2.20pm.  To celebrate the last day of term, we will also be having a casual dress day.  There is no gold coin collection required, and students are expected to come dressed in sun smart clothing and shoes suitable for school (no thongs).