Ellalong Public School

We are in some uncertain times at the moment when it comes to school operations and the COVID-19 virus. Thank you for keeping up to date with the current advice that is coming home regarding changes to our school routines and 'social distancing' measures. Whilst some of these changes may cause disappointment, we have to act in the interests of our students' and staff's safety and well-being. There is potential for further changes as the situation unfolds.  

Please ensure you are a member of the Skoolbag App and/or the P&C's Facebook page so you can keep up to date with current advice and notifications. If we were to temporarily cease operations, that is where you would be notified. 

P&C Meeting is Wednesday 18th March at 6pm. This meeting will occur in an online format. Details to be advised. We will be discussing the P&C's upcoming events and associated fundraising. A major item for discussion is that the Canteen Coordinator position remains vacant. Unless we get a volunteer, we will need to discuss our limited options moving forwards. If you are interested in the Canteen Coordinators role, please see Mr Gaden.

Principal

Term 1 - Unfortunately, the Term 1 cricket program has been cancelled at this point in time. We will continue with class based games and sports. 

Term 2- At this stage, we are assuming the highly popular Dance 2B Fit program will start in Term 2 Week 2. We will make definite decisions closer to then

When parents and caregivers are ordering books through Scholastic Loop online, could you please select All Kids and not Class Names when processing your order.

Thank you for your help.

Enrolments are now being taken for the Sacramental Program in 2020. Please call M'Liss at the Parish Office (49901551) to register your child's name for Reconciliation, Confirmation or First Eucharist. If you know someone who would be interested in preparing for the Sacraments, please pass on these details to them.

First Reconciliation will be on the 26th March, with classes beginning four weeks beforehand on Saturday evenings, during Mass. First reconciliation is available to students in Year 3 and older.

Confirmation will be on Thursday 21st May with a information day planned for Sunday 17th May. Confirmation is being offered to students in Year 4 or above.

First Holy Communion will be on Saturday evenings 27th June, with classes beginning on 30th May for four consecutive Saturday evenings during Mass. First Holy Communion is being offered to students in Year 4 or above.

Kate Levido

Merit Awards: Hugh S, Hunter H, Liam P, Amelia G, Max R, Annabelle B, Milah B, Jedd S, Charles H, Mac B, Annabelle T, Alyssa H, Macy L, Olivia P, Ava B, Rylee A, Taymin H, Tully C, Seb L, Lawson B,  Tait E, Brayden R, Mac B and Fletcher P.

PBL Awards: Lillian W, Tait E, Shae M, Syienna B, Eathan G, Lawson B Hudsyn E, Liam J, Maxwell M, Savannah T, Swae H and Piper B.

Reading Awards: Ava B, Kayla J, Shae M, Liam J, Chaise J, Lawson B, Beau G, Lillian W, Olivia N, Hugh S, Spencer E, Poppy B, Jakobe T, Harry D, Charli K, Seb L, Joseph K, Lachlan H, Annabelle B, Jayson H, Cooper B, Payton B, Callan B, Joshua S, Bryan O and Clay F.

Principal Awards: Lawson B, Violet M, Jayson H, Lucy B,  Pippa S, Rylee A and Charlotte N.

Pen Award: Callan B and Bryan O.

The canteen will be operating on Monday and Friday for both recess and lunch, as well as Wednesdays for snacks. 

At this stage, the canteen will operate until the end of Term 1. If you are interested in the canteen coordinators role for 2020, please see Mr Gaden at school.