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THURSDAY 6 APRIL 

END OF TERM - WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY & SCHOOL DISMISSAL @ 2:30

Please join us for a whole school assembly to celebrate the end of Term 1.  

Time: 2:00 pm in the Barrbunin

CURRICULUM DAY - MONDAY 24th APRIL

 TERM 2 BEGINS WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL

THURSDAY 6 APRIL FREE DRESS-UP DAY SUPERHERO THEME OR CASUAL CLOTHING 

To mark the end of the term student are welcome to dress up as a superhero of choice or simply come dressed in casual clothing. A cold coin donation is welcomed for our Year 5 Student Council Project .

HEALTHY EATING - BIRTHDAY TREATS

We encourage families to consider healthy eating options when celebrating children's birthdays. We have seen the rise of lollies, chocolate and many sugary sweets. 

COVID-19 restrictions surrounding packaged products are no longer in effect and any baked goodies are welcome as long as the ingredients are listed. 

We have a healthy eating policy on our website and the following website has some great advice. 

https://heas.health.vic.gov.au/

CURRICULUM DAYS 2023

Each year, schools receive four student-free days.  These days are used for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum development, and student assessment and reporting.

The first day of Term 1 each year is a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students.

School councils have the flexibility to schedule the remaining three student-free days each year to meet local needs. Last week we sought an amendment to one date approved last year. 

We are very mindful of our working parents/carers and like to secure curriculum days that align with as many public holidays available. We then hope families are able to plan for some leave and extend their long weekends. 

Term 2 

Monday 24th April - Engage-communication and reflection model – Restorative/Trauma-Informed Practices

Tuesday 25th April - Anzac Day 

Term 3 

Due to the availability of our presenter, we've had to move the Curriculum Day to Thursday 8th June however, we have requested approval from School Council to hold a Professional Practice Day on Friday 9th June, which allows our teachers to put into practice their learning and plan for the delivery of effective numeracy teaching. 

Thursday 8th June – Peter Sullivan - Exploring Mathematical Sequences and the Acquisition of Developmental Skills. 

Friday 9th June - Professional Practice Day

Monday 12th June - King's Birthday

NB: There will be an additional pupil-free day (Professional Practice day in Term 4)

SAVE THE DATE: 4th MAY - PARENT WORKSHOP @ 7:00 PM

Writing Well Matters:  How to support your child’s written language skills

If you are a parent or carer and would like to learn more about the writing process and how to support your child’s written language skills, this webinar is for you!