Dear Parents/Carers,

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING MID YEAR - JUNE 2023

Student reports will be published at the beginning of the last week of term, Monday 19th June. We then have three nights of Parent Teacher Interviews after school from Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd June inclusive.

Parent Teacher Interview bookings are now open to parents on Compass until Monday 19th June at 3.30pm. If you are unable to attend during this time, please contact your child’s teacher to arrange a suitable time.

YEAR 5 EXCURSION Budj Bim - TUESDAY 13TH JUNE

The Year 5 Budj Bim National Park educational tour took place this week.

The Year 5 students travelled to Budj Bim, near Tyrendarra, a world heritage listed site. Well done to all of the students and staff who attended as it was a very special excursion.

This is a National treasure and I’d advise anyone who feels like an enjoyable and informative day trip to take advantage of the close proximity of Budj Bim to Warrnambool.

SCHOOL CAMPS – TERM 3 AUGUST 2023

Over the next few weeks I will highlight each of the 4 school camps which we will be attending in the month of August. It will be a very busy time for students, staff and families but it is also a very exciting time.

Year 5 Sovereign Hill (Ballarat) Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th August inclusive.

SOVEREIGN HILL COSTUMED SCHOOL - 2 DAY EXPERIENCE

Sovereign Hill School offers a unique two day, fully immersive, costumed school experience tailored to Year 5 students. As part of this program, students are in the charge of ‘Ma’am’ or ‘Sir’ who is strict, all knowing and the embodiment of 1850’s Victorian authority. Role play is central to the success of the program, essentially once costumed, the student becomes a living exhibit in the Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum.

Our students will:

• Experience colonial school life in one of the museum’s five schools: Red Hill National School, St Peter’s Denominational School, Ballarat Benevolent Asylum Ragged School, St Alipius Diggings School or Wesleyan Day School

• Role play being a child of the 1850s at school on the goldfields, abiding by the behavioural expectations of the era

• Be exposed to fascinating insights into the distinct social norms and hierarchy of the times.

• Have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of many Sovereign Hill businesses and experience first-hand, the tough and turbulent times of life on the diggings. All programs are closely linked to the Victorian Curriculum so that they are learning whilst having a lot of fun. For more information on the Costumed School 2 Day Experience visit: https://sovereignhill.com.au/costumed-school

END OF TERM SAUSAGE SIZZLE Fri 23 June 2023

On the last day of this term we will be offering a sausage sizzle lunch for interested students. Sausages are $2.50 each and order forms must be returned by Tuesday 20th June. If your child hasn't received an order form please contact the school office.

Of course this is optional and regular lunches will apply for those students who choose not to or are unable to participate.

END OF TERM EARLY DISMISSAL - FRIDAY 23RD JUNE 2.30pm

On the last day of Term 3 Friday 23rd June, School will be dismissed earlier, at 2.30pm.

TheirCare will be operating their service from the earlier time. Please contact them for booking

Have a wonderful weekend!

Peter Lee

Principal

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