Principal's Report
Dear Families,
Salvation Army Donations
Thank you so much to those families who have already given generously to this Christmas Appeal. We would love any unwrapped or new toys and any unperishable food items. Please place your donations underneath the Christmas tree in the front foyer; it is wonderful to be able to support such a worthy cause.
Christmas Raffle
The Parents Assocation have put together a Christmas Raffle with 19 great prizes, it will be drawn at the Christmas Concert, so don't forget to return your tickets a chance to win.
Prep Transition 2017
It has been wonderful to meet our new families for next year and continue to welcome established families to our Transition sessions ready for our 2017 school year. Yesterday children had an hour classroom experience with their teacher for next year and we had smiles all round. These transition sessions enable children to become familiarised with their teacher, classroom and the school and develops confidence and builds self-esteem and resilience in starting their school journey. Thank you to all parents who have supported our transition program and worked with us to make their child’s school beginning a positive one.
Alcester Village Pre-School
On Thursday and Friday of this week we have visits from our kinder children from Alchester Village Pre School for a ‘school experience’. They play on the oval and prep equipment, go to the toilets, drink from the ‘bubble taps’, read a book in the library and look around a prep classrooms. We welcome our local preschool children with open arms and continue to support them in further developing the strong ties we have.
Instrumental Showcase Concert
Instruction does much, but encouragement everything J.W. Goethe
A recital showcasing all children who take private instrumental lessons, took place on Wednesday night and it was amazing. It is an important time for children as they get to perform in front of their families and their peers. It was great to see families supporting and encouraging them. We had many wonderful performances, some group and some solo performances. Performances were from vocal, violin, saxophone, clarinet, flute, fife, recorder, bass guitar, keyboard and drum students. Congratulations to all students who have achieved outstanding success with their instrument, we are extremely proud of you.
Watch Channel 7
This Saturday night on Channel 7 at 7pm State School Spectacular will be aired. Watch it or record it will be fabulous to see our Boronia Heights students.
Parent Helpers Morning Tea
On Wednesday 7 December we will be holding a special morning tea in our hall from 11am to 11.30am to thank all the parent helpers and volunteers who have made such a difference to the children in our school this year. Invitations will be sent home but it is not an ‘invite only’ event and if you have volunteered in any way at the school this year or otherwise helped out, you are most welcome to attend. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Wednesday the 7 December where we can personally thank you for your contribution.
Wednesday 7 December from 9-11am or 4:30-6:30pm
Your 2017 Starter Book Pack can be collected on this day. Payment can be made on or before this day at the School Office. Reminder if paying by BPay please allow 3 working days for it to be processed within the banking system.
The end of the year is coming towards us very quickly, and of course we have many events happening at school. Make sure you check the calendar below for all the upcoming events so you don’t miss out. Currently teachers are busy writing their students final reports for the year and these will come home on Friday 16 December along with your children’s class placements for next year.
Have a good week
Kind Regards
Leanne Jennings