Dear Families,

We've had an incredibly busy and exciting week! 

On Tuesday, Mr. Nichols and some dedicated parents travelled to Symmons Plains for the State Cross Country event. Our students achieved some impressive results, which Mr. Nichols has detailed in this newsletter. Please take a moment to read the report. We are extremely grateful to the volunteers who attended and supported us—your time and effort are greatly appreciated. Many thanks also to the families who offered to volunteer in response to last week’s News and Notices, even though they were not needed in the end. 

Yesterday, our Year 5 and 6 PLT classes (4/5A, 5A, 5B, 5/6A, 6A, and 6B) showcased their learning from the options they have been participating in since mid-term one. We enjoyed performances from the guitar, theatre, and dance groups in the hall. Families then visited other learning spaces to view projects in robotics, knitting, film, writing, racquet sports, pattern making and sewing, and 3D drawing. The purpose of these options is to enhance engagement and connections across the school. Teachers offered activities based on their interests and skills, allowing students to connect with like-minded peers. 

The Year 5/6 team and I are currently reviewing feedback from students and teachers to plan the options for semester two. These will begin in week one of term three and conclude in week five of term four. 

A reminder that on Tuesday, July 1st, we will hold Open Classrooms from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. You are invited to visit your child’s class and see their learning. 

On Thursday, July 3rd, we have a whole school assembly where the Early Childhood Choir and Year 5 and 6 bands will perform. The assembly will start promptly at 2:00 pm. 

On Tuesday, June 24th, the Year 6 students, accompanied by Mr. Birley, Ms. Welch, Mrs. Izbicki, Ms. Gisborne, Miss Day, and myself, along with teacher assistants Tom R., Marisa, and Orli, will depart for camp at Blue Lagoon in Dodges Ferry. We will return on Friday, June 27th. In my absence, Mrs. Jubb will be acting principal. 

Regards

Anne Reeves

Principal