Principal's Update

Hi everyone!

As we come to the end of the year I would like to extend a few thank yous. Firstly to our students you have done an amazing job this year. To see the improvement and pride that each and every student takes in their work has been a pleasure. They should all be very proud of their achievements this year.  

To our school families, thank you for supporting all that we do at the school. From ensuring students are here every day, attending events, helping with school work to being a member of the Parents and Friends Committee and School Council. We appreciate everything our families do for our school. 

To our teachers and ES staff, thank you for going above and beyond in helping our students to achieve their best. The cohesive teaching we have across the school is something to be very proud of. Along with this, the extra activities you each take on board, such as structured play, spelling bee, sports competitions etc is something our students truly enjoy!

2023 Student Leaders

All of our Grade 5 students were invited to participate in our Student Leader election for 2023. Students were asked to write their speech and deliver it to the Grade 2 to Grade 6 students. I would like to congratulate Oscar, Tully, Qisha, Dom and Baidan on being elected as our student leaders for 2023. I am sure you will all do an exceptional job and demonstrate great leadership skills.  

Transition Day

All students had the opportunity to meet with their 2023 teacher and class last Tuesday. There was lots of excitement as they moved to their new areas. The class structure for 2023 is as follows:

Foundation - Mrs Bruni and Mrs Nish

1/2 - Miss Flanagan, Mrs Smith and Mrs Rae

3/4 - Mrs Ryan, Miss Allport, Mr Middleton and Miss Pfeiffer

5/6 - Mrs Grant, Miss Newey, Miss Hollister and Mr Bailie

We wish Miss Ely and Miss Govan all the best with their travels as they both take a year off. Thank you for all your wonderful work you have achieved over the year. We also say goodbye to our AFL Trainee Oscar, who is heading to university next year to study Teaching. We hope to see him back here in the future as a teacher!

In 2023 we welcome Mrs Rae, Miss Hollister and Mr Bailie to Cobram Primary School teaching staff. I hope you all join me in making them very welcome in our school community.

Graduation

Last week we farewelled our Grade 6 students at their official Graduation Ceremony. It was wonderful to share in the celebration of their achievements! Congratulations also to our award winners! Thank you to Soroptomist International of Cobram Barooga, Rotary Club of Cobram, Lions Club of Cobram, Cobram Barooga RSL and Moira Neighbourhood Watch Inc Cobram for their support of our student awards.

Personally, I feel very honoured to have worked with most of these students during their primary school years.  Thank you to all of our graduating students and their families – its been a blast! We wish our Grade 6 students all the best at Secondary School! 

I hope every has a safe and happy holidays! See you all in 2023!

Claye Runnalls 

Principal