Principal's Report
Lindy Burke
It is hard to believe that the term is almost over, with only 3 ½ school days next week, we will all be on holidays before we know it! But it was another big week at Echuca East Primary school this week… and how great is the Friday Shuffle!
NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS DAY
After a massive week last week celebrating ‘Ride2SchoolDay’, our Grade 6 leaders (and Fleur and Kathy) had the amazing opportunity to attend the National Young Leaders Day in Melbourne on Monday. Our leaders were privileged to meet and listen to: Robert ‘Dipper’ Dipierdomenico – AFL Football Legend, Nazeem Hussain – Comedian and Author, Candy Hertz – TV Sports Broadcaster, Amanda Johnstone – Tech Inventor and DJ Raf -The Host of National Young Leaders Day. The theme for the day was “ You can do and be anything you put your mind to”. Listening to the sharing of many inspirational stories – including their often, very long paths to success, the entertainment throughout the day and just immersing themselves in such an experience is something our young leaders will never forget. Thank you to both Fleur and Kathy for making this excursion possible – It was a VERY EARLY START for all!
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Last week we held our School Council AGM and after the recent call for nominations I welcome our 2023 School Council members:
Daryl Brown – President / Treasurer Chris Campbell – Vice President
Jodi Boal - Secretary / Promotions Officer Lisa Baker
Kim Gilsenen Ben Holmfield
Sam Keen Michelle McLeod
Melanie Price Sheree Schwencke
Rebecca Turner Shakira Wood
I would like to thank Wendy Moyle, Vicki Laffy and Brett Thomson for their huge contributions to our school over many, many years whilst being on School Council.
Such an amazing group of people, who give up their time to further support our great school! We appreciate each and every one of you! Thank you!
FINAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE TERM
It was great to celebrate the term with our final assembly this morning. So many reasons to be proud. The prestigious Kiwanis Terrific Kids Awards were announced with all recipient beaming with pride, our weekly Student of the Week Awards, including Literacy, Numeracy and Specialist Awards being presented. It is fabulous to have so many families come and celebrate with us all.
NEXT THURSDAY – LAST DAY OF TERM
Just a reminder that the last day of term is next Thursday 6th April . Friday is a public holiday, that being, Good Friday. As usual on the last day of term, is a Casual Dress Day (Gold coin donation going towards the Good Friday Appeal) and a reminder that school finishes at 1:25, so please remember to pop the change of times in your phone/ diary for an early pick up.
We will finish off the day with the fabulous Easter Hat Parade under the Swelter Shelter. What a great way to finish off such an action packed term!
Remember f you would like to see more updates on the all the great things happening at Echuca East, just FOLLOW our new Facebook Page and simply LIKE and SHARE with your friends.
There is also an Easter Hamper up for grabs just by Following our page, Liking and sharing the post – don’t miss out!
Also a big Congratulation to Deb Ruedin for winning the NEW BIKE competition and Bianca Goodson winning the $50 Voucher which was active on Facebook last week.
As this will be our final Newsletter for the term, we all wish you a wonderful, well-earned holiday break. Stay safe, rest up and enjoy as we look forward to seeing you all next term!
