Principal's Update
In commemoration of Remembrance Day, today the SRC visited the Mount Beauty Cenotaph to lay a sheath, on behalf of our school community. While there was no official ceremony, their presence was appreciated and acknowledged by the RSL. The sheath was assembled from plants in the school garden and a minute’s silence was also held at school. We have also been enjoying the wonderful poppy displays throughout our School.
Tomorrow, parents and carers are invited to attend a music performance by our students in Years 3-6 at 2.30pm in the under-cover area. This performance will be a culmination of their music classes over the term and a key element of the music curriculum. A reminder that all visitors to the school grounds must comply with vaccination requirements, density limits, face mask requirements, QR code check-ins and practise respiratory etiquette and good hand hygiene.
Our raffle got off to a great start this week with over 2514 tickets sold so far. Motivated by the chance to win some great student and class prizes, competition between the classrooms has also been strong. See our fundraiser page to view our current class leaderboard.
Anglicare is once again supporting families in need through the provision of Christmas Hampers. If you would like to receive a hamper this year, please contact Anglicare on 0458550450. More information can be found on the Community News page of this newsletter.
Next week, students in Years 5 & 6 will be heading off on a three-day camp. Many thanks to Vicky, Melanie and Heather for their organisation, and to all parents who have offered their time to volunteer. We really appreciate your assistance in providing this valuable experience for our students.
From Monday 22nd- Wednesday 24th November, we will be conducting parent teacher interviews. All interviews will be held online (you can book in a phone call or a webex) and information about how to book will be sent out shortly on Compass. If you are unable to make an interview at this time and have not already spoken with your child’s teacher, please contact them to make an alternate time.
On Monday 29th November, we will be holding a pupil free day to enable staff to undertake reporting. OSHC will running on the day for families who require this service and bookings are essential.
Our Swimming Program will commence on Tuesday the 30th November. For dates and general information about the program, please refer to the Swimming page of this newsletter. More information regarding times, will be sent out shortly.
As in previous years, we would greatly appreciate the support of volunteers, particularly to assist with the younger years. All volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check and comply with the current COVID vaccination requirements. Please speak to your child’s teacher if you are able to assist. Today we enjoyed a wonderful class visit in 1/2A by Paddy's mum Marina with their new puppy.
