Newsletter

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
One more week of school! It is hard to believe we are so close to the end of Term One. A term that has brought many challenges to our usual programme of events. We wish to thank all students, staff and parents who have been so patient and understanding of the continual adjustments that have had to be made as a result of the constantly changing conditions under which we are operating. Our priority in decision making has always been in the best interest of all in the community, in particular, the safety of our staff and students and the quality and continuity of education for our students.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We come together to celebrate Harmony Day on Monday 21 March. This special day was created in 1999 to celebrate unity and diversity. harmony Day is celebrated worldwide by reflecting on the ways we can live in harmony with our neighbours, regardless of their background or circumstance. Since Harmony Day was first initiated there have been over 55,000 events held. Our HASS coordinators, Mrs Andrea Rattray and Mrs Andrea Shilkin, have planned some wonderful activities to mark this celebration. The students are asked to wear orange accessories. Each class will be participating in a special activity to mark this celebration.

Dear Parents and Caregivers
Congratulations to all our students who received a Merit Certificate last week and to our Year 6 students who led us in Whole School Prayer last Monday. Despite the challenges we are all dealing with our senior students created and shared this beautiful prayer – https://youtu.be/IDlzmi01EPg

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students,
Welcome to the end of Week Three of Term One, 2022.  While our return to school has not been what we hoped or planned for, I am extremely proud of how well everyone has settled into the new year and re-engaged with school.

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students,
As the year comes to a close, I send you my warmest wishes and blessings. May the miracle of Christmas bring you joy and happiness. I wish you contentment and peace among you and your family.

As I reflect on the 2021 year and how much we have accomplished, it is my firm belief that education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high expectations. So I would like to thank you, parents, for providing a vital support system between the teachers to help our students flourish. As it is when both groups work together, toward the same goal, that one sees significant growth in a child’s developmental and educational outcomes. Therefore, my message to our parents as we end the year is to continue to ‘be a helping hand in the students’ learning journeys and travel with them as a true inspiration’ in the years ahead.

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students,
On Thursday 11 November, silence fell across each state and territory for one minute as Australia commemorated those who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance Day has evolved since it was first marked by allied countries after World War I, in which more than 60,000 Australians lost their lives. November 11 is now observed around the world as a day to remember the sacrifice that countless of people have made in service to their country. ‘Lest we forget.’

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students,
On Thursday 11 November, silence fell across each state and territory for one minute as Australia commemorated those who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance Day has evolved since it was first marked by allied countries after World War I, in which more than 60,000 Australians lost their lives. November 11 is now observed around the world as a day to remember the sacrifice that countless of people have made in service to their country. ‘Lest we forget.’

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students,
Welcome to the end of a wintery week of Term 4! On Friday 29 October we celebrate and thank the teaching profession on World Teachers’ Day which is held internationally in early October but as it falls during the school holidays for many parts of Australia, we celebrate it a little later.