Principal's Report
Assemblies are back
After cancelling all our assemblies for Term 1, to allow more teaching time due to the persistent impacts of Covid, we finally had our first assembly for the year this morning. Our Year 5 /6 Turtles were the first group and they did a fabulous job, showing such confidence in speaking, singing with actions and they also demonstrated some pride in their roles as school leaders. It was also so wonderful to see so many parents come along ready to participate in the Class Showcases after Assembly. Thank you to our Year 5 /6 Turtles parents and our Prep Platypus families for coming along to see some learning time. Each week, two classes will invite parents to participate in this so please keep up with reading your class newsletters so you don’t miss out.
Prep Enrolments 2023
This week we have been very busy with enrollment interviews for our incoming 2023 Prep students. We continue to be well oversubscribed with applications for the number of places we can offer. Please remember that while we do give priority to families with siblings coming in, that is based on having your application in before we send out the first round of offers which will be done in about two weeks time. So if you have a child you are expecting to come to Prep next year, please ensure your enrolment applications are received as soon as possible.
Year 4 Camp
We are so pleased our Year 4 students were all able to participate in camp at the Gumburu Environmental Centre at Paluma over the last two weeks especially after the first group had to postpone due to the crazy weather last Tuesday. School camps are such a wonderful experience for children and we really get to see them flourish in a new environment often challenging them outside their comfort zone. We are incredibly proud of our students for participating as well as they have. I am also ever so grateful to our staff; both teachers and school officers who give so much of their own time to make these experiences a reality.
NAPLAN
Next week our Year 3 and Year 5 students will participate in the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). This is an assessment that is done with most students in Years 3,5 7 & 9 across Australia. While it is an important test and we want to create the best opportunities for success, it is just a point in time assessment and we do not want our students to feel too pressured. We only ask that they take their time, read the questions carefully and do the best they can. Parents can support students at home with these same messages and ensuring a good night’s sleep each night and a hearty breakfast to fuel the brains. All the best to all of our students.
Hats and jumpers
Please have a check with your children’s hats as many of the name labels are difficult to read after lots of sweaty days and as we approach cooler weather, please ensure you have a school jacket.
Mother’s Day
Best wishes to all our mothers and special mother figures this weekend as we celebrate Mother’s Day. May God bless you all for the love, care and compassion you show to others.
Have a fabulous week.
Cheers
Penny