Relieving Deputy Principal's
Report
Mrs Emily Chatterton
Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome to the last school term of 2022! I hope you enjoyed a safe and restful Spring holiday. It has been lovely to see our students return ready for their final term of learning where they have been active and focused in and outside of the classroom. Our teachers from P-6 have also been very busy participating in additional professional learning during TCAP (or Teacher Collaboration and Planning) days. Part of these days have been dedicated to taking a “deep dive” into the K-2 Mathematics and English Syllabuses which will be implemented in 2023. It has been wonderful working with teachers and seeing their enthusiasm and dedication as we begin this new journey together!
Term 4 Events
Term 4 already has a full schedule and we are pleased to have opportunities this term for families to join us for some very special events. Please see an overview of grade and school events for Term 4 2022. Information regarding specific activities will be shared via Enews and Facebook.
Week 2 | Year 4 Oak Flats High School Transition Program Year 5 Check-in Assessments K-6 Challenge2bfit Program
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Week 3 | Year 3 and 4 Check-in Assessments Year 4 Oak Flats High School Transition Program Year 5 and 6 Illawarra Dragons Program K-6 Challenge2bfit Program
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Week 4 | Year 3 and 4 Excursion to Stanwell Park Beach Reserve Grandparent’s Day K-6 Challenge2bfit Program
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Week 5 | Year 3 and 4 CoS Gala Day Year 5 Excursion to Killalea State Park 3-6 AFL Program K-6 Challenge2bfit Program
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Week 6 | 3-6 AFL Program K-6 Performing Ensemble
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Week 7 | 3-6 AFL Program K-2 Disco 3-6 Disco
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Week 8 | 3-6 AFL Program Year 6 High School Orientation Day 2023 School Leader candidate speeches Rainbow Fest
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Week 9 | Gumaraa Workshops K-2 Gumaraa Workshops 3-6 Kindergarten Excursion to Symbio Wildlife Park Year 6 Excursion to Jamberoo Action Park Christmas Carols at the Flats
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Week 10 | School Presentation Assembly Preschool Concert Year 6 Farewell at Shellharbour Club Year 6 flash mob and leaving arch
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Tell Them From Me Survey
Our school is currently taking part in Tell Them From Me surveys. The parent survey provides us with parent and carer perspectives about the engagement and wellbeing of our students. This information is very valuable and is used to identify strengths and successes, as well as areas to target for improvement of our students. Staff in schools will not be able to identify individuals from their responses. Personal information will not be disclosed by the department to any other person or body other than as required by law. Although participating in the parent survey is entirely voluntary, your responses are very much appreciated. To access the survey for our school, please go to: http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/ofps22.
Attendance
On occasion, children may need to be absent from school. Justified reasons for student absences may include:
- being sick or having an infectious disease
- having an unavoidable medical appointment
- being required to attend a recognised religious holiday
- exceptional or urgent family circumstances.
Please remember that following an absence, parents and carers are required to explain the absence within 7 days of the first day of a student’s absence. Absences can be explained via email, phone, replying to SMS notifications, or via a letter on return to school. After three days absence, a medical certificate is required.
Have a fantastic fortnight ahead!
Warm Regards
Emily Chatterton