Dear Parents & Community Members,
I was privileged to attend the P&C meeting on Monday evening of this week and recognise the outstanding work this group of active community members undertake. Our school continually benefits form the support of the P&C with this continuing with funding generously provided in the following areas:
- Winter sport uniforms – replace existing dated / worn jumpers etc. ($3200)
- Decodable readers – support junior primary students with reading skills ($1500)
- Maths boxes – provide accessible resource kits for all classrooms ($3600)
- Mature trees – improve shade outside Room 11 ($600)
There are suggestions in the pipeline (including developing a nature play area for junior primary children) and these will be discussed at future meetings. Once again, on behalf of all the students, sincere thanks to our wonderful P&C.
Our Year Three and Five students commenced NAPLAN this week with most completing the various aspects of Literacy this week. The Numeracy assessment will be held on Monday of next week with “make up” times provided for children who may have missed out due to illness etc. My thanks to Miss Cole for coordinating and all relevant teachers for supervision. As in previous years, data will be returned to schools in late September and assist he school in planning for addressing needs.
While we celebrate our ability to gather for an assembly next Friday, we must continue to remain diligent in managing our health. Please find attached to this Newsletter an update from the Department of Health in relation to current COVID protocols and in particular, how these relate to schools. Once again, we thank the community for the support provided over this tricky time.
Peter Meston
Principal
