Deputy Principal's Post
Prep Meet the Teacher Sessions
We had a lovely day last Thursday when the students starting Prep next year came in to meet their teacher and classmates. I know that the teachers and teacher aides were as excited as the children. There were lovely stories shared around afterwards.
This week we organised for the small number of families who couldn’t make the day, to come in for a quick meet. These families did the right thing by staying away due to illness.
While on the topic of illness, your willingness to abide by the COVID-safe plan was greatly appreciated. While we have your understanding and cooperation in regards to restrictions on site, which are in place for next year, we can continue to provide opportunities for you to come into the school grounds. Parents are a critical component of their child’s education and we want you to be ‘present’ in this. Stay tuned for details around this at the start of 2021.
Peer Mediators
Sincere thanks to the peer mediators for their tireless work this year.
IMPORTANT: Letters will go home with Yr 6 students early in the new year in our quest to find our next team of Bridge Builders.
Congratulations to Gabriella and Saba who earned their Bridge Builder Badges last week.
Hear about Maddelyn’s connection to her culture at this link…
3J read a traditional story each day and created an artwork from the famous story 'How the birds got their colours'.
In Year 6 we looked at Indigenous LAND RIGHTS post Federation as well as changes and continuities affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over time since before Federation in 1901.
3J and 3HD have been committed to Arbor Day since their poetry and planting efforts. They have since adopted a jacaranda on the hill outside their classroom and enjoyed a Poetry Picnic on the top oval. They have a developing passion for the importance of trees on earth. The Earth’s future WILL be in good hands if these children become vocal citizens in years to come.
Wishing you a joyful and safe Christmas with your loved ones. I am looking forward to working with the children in 2021.
A very special thanks to the beautiful messages I have received from parents as we come to the end of the year. Your sense of humour is warmly received, bringing a smile to my face that stays the day.
Narelle