School Disco

Thank you to all our families who were able to come along to our school disco last Thursday night. The kids had an absolute ball. Big thanks to our P&F who planned the event and were completely overwhelmed with sales for snacks and glow products. Part of our discussions for this disco were about using glow products with less packaging so we were being more environmentally friendly but we really do see these items as junk that we should assess the value of having. We’d love your thoughts on how we add to the atmosphere of the school disco like glow products do but cut down on promoting junk products?

Next P&F Event the Burgers by the Billabong - Saturday July 31 4.00pm- 6.00pm

Under 8’s Day

It was wonderful to see so many parents able to participate in our Under 8’s Day morning last Friday. Our staff did an amazing job of setting up some really creative outdoor play activities and everyone had something they could access to enjoy. We thoroughly enjoyed having our kindy friends join us and some of our Prep 2022 families as well. Our visitors from South Australia had never heard of Under 8’s Day but loved it so much, they are bringing it back to their schools

Reconciliation Week

This week each of our classes has been learning about National Reconciliation Week and the significance of Sorry Day. It has been especially heartening to see the empathy our students have for our First Nations people's stories and for the work we all need to continue towards reconciliation. 

Building Project update

Next week we should see blocklayers on site and walls coming up on our library. Before the end of this term, we should see the concrete slab for the Administration Block extension and the classroom block beside Teal Block being poured and possibly some walls on the Admin extension going up. It is already getting a little noisy outside our offices which is actually quite exciting- for now anyway :)

Choir

This morning our choir performed two songs at assembly and were absolutely beautiful. They have come so far in such a short time. We are very proud of their commitment to the choir and their efforts are certainly paying off.

Please know that Mr Roberts, our music teacher has been nominated for a Spirit of Catholic Education Award which will be presented at Townsville Catholic Education during Catholic Education Week next term.

State of Origin

All students are welcome to wear State of Origin colours next Wednesday (preferably Maroon :))

Have a fabulous weekend. I am away for a Principal’s meeting for a couple of days next week but will be back by Wednesday. See you all next week.

Cheers

Penny Collins