Tuesday 7th March 2023
Hello Everyone,
Last Friday we held the school athletics carnival. Thank you so much to everyone who came along to cheer and to help out on the day. Although it was a very cool start, the weather was kind to us, and I think that the children had a great day. I love watching them compete and the way they support each other. Thanks once again to Hayley Saunders who works extremely hard behind the scenes to make these days happen.
On Friday night, FOS held a Welcome BBQ. It was lovely to see the new parents come along and mix with our school community. We are actively seeking people to join our parent committee. We would love your input on parent/school functions as well as new ideas. Please let your classroom teacher or the office know if you can give us a little of your time.
Next week we are undergoing an OH&S audit conducted by an external audit company. You will notice that there is some new signage at the school (e.g. the No smoking or vaping signs on the front gates). These are required to be placed at entrances of all schools now.
I have met with a representative from Macedon Ranges Solar to get a quote to start the process to add solar panels to the school. This project is completely funded by the money raised from the fete last year. Thank you again, for all of your hard work. We will undertake a two-part installation process, with half the panels installed this year and the second half of the panels installed in 2025. Even with half of the panels in, we should see a significant reduction in the amount that we currently pay for electricity. This is such a wonderful project and a great example of the difference we can make to our school with the support of the community. It will be the gift that keeps on giving into the future.
Another project has been completed and the new outdoor reading room (funded by a generous gift from one of our families, and some of the proceeds from the fete), was officially opened by our School Captains Lachie and Wil yesterday. There was a lot of cheering as they cut the ribbon. The children have been very happy to sit in there during break times and read quietly. There are some photos in this newsletter.
Garden Club has commenced at the school, and every Wednesday at lunch time, the children can help down at the veggie gardens. Thanks to Jane Honey for running this. Some of the vegetables grown will be used in a cooking program and some will be available for sale to the parents, via a stall to be run by the students. I will let you know when this is happening.
I have extended the period for school Council nominations by 48 hours. If you are interested in being on the School Council, please submit a nomination by 4pm Wednesday 8th March.
Don’t forget to let your teacher or the office know if your preference is to receive a short version of the newsletter via paper. We are trying hard to reach all parents with news about the school.
Kind Regards,
Trish
