We are entering into a very busy couple of weeks at our school with Father’s Day, Book Week celebrations, Art Show, School Review and the Year 5/6 Camp on the radar.
Book Week
We look forward to another installment of our Book Week Celebrations next week. We will be having a performance on Wednesday from Tony Bones called, ‘That Bird has Arms’ which is a shortlisted book from this year’s list. Information and costs for this were sent on Compass earlier in the term. Students who have not paid for the performance will not be admitted as it is charged per head and we have to pay performers up front. There will also be a Book Fair in the library over the week where parents and students can purchase books. This is a significant fundraiser for our school and money raised will go back into purchasing books for our students. Children are also encouraged to dress up as their favourite book characters on Friday and we will have a parade in the gym from 9am. Parents are welcome to attend.
Father’s and Significant Males Open Day and Stall
This Father’s Day week we will be having an open afternoon on Thursday 29th August and encouraging Father’s, Grandfather’s and other significant male influences in our students lives to participate in an afternoon of literacy or numeracy activities. We will also be holding the annual Father’s Day stall in the Library where items will start from $2 – $10. Students are encouraged to bring small notes and coins and to bring their own bag to carry their purchases.
Art Show
Our Art Show is fast approaching and our students and art teachers have been busy getting things together for this occasion. We will have a sausage sizzle happening on the day as well as Lolly Bags and drinks for purchase. Parents will have the opportunity to purchase class made art works and other pieces with all proceeds going towards our fundraising at the school. It is happening on Friday 6th September from 2pm – 6pm. We hope to see you all there.
Drop Off Zones and bikes
Thank you to all the people who have been following the rules in our drop off zones. There have been Council Officers and a Police presence over the last couple of weeks to ensure that we can help our students to remain safe. Please remember to use the traffic lights or supervised crossing when crossing the road and ensure that any children riding bikes or scooters should be wearing helmets.
School Review
The first part of our School Review will be taking place on Monday 2nd September. We are keen to see what the reviewers will find as the areas we need to focus on for the next 4 years. A parent forum will take place at 2.30pm in our Library Space. All parents are welcome to provide input to our reviewers on the day.
Have a wonderful weekend
Darryl Spiteri