Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to Term 3! I sincerely hope that all families were able to spend time together, relax and recharge the batteries. We enter Term 3 with the uncertainty of the impact of Covid and the flu season. With restrictions as they are at the present we are planning for many great experiences for parent engagement and student learning opportunities. You will see in today’s newsletter some of the great things that we are looking at in particular in Week 5 & 6

During the school holidays NAIDOC week was celebrated and acknowledged. As a school we are celebrating NAIDOC week over the first 2 weeks of school. The students will be involved in morning prayer at the Morning assembly, a liturgy and some art activities in the classroom.

This year's NAIDOC 2022 theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! a theme that calls for all of us to support and secure institutional, structural, collaborative, and cooperative reforms that ensures the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non Indigenous Australians is based on justice, equity, and the proper recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights.

During NAIDOC, we remember the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of our country and celebrate their rich cultures and inspiring contributions to Australia.

For more information on this year's NAIDOC theme and educational resources please go to the link: Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

God Bless

Mrs Belinda Hughes - Principal

Student Absences, Early Departures and Late Arrivals 

A student’s attendance at school is an important part of their learning journey. Not only is it a legal requirement but it also forms a critical part of their social, emotional and academic growth as a young person. 

There have been many children turning up to school late and leaving early. Please limit appointments to before or after school hours and attempt to have holiday breaks during the school vacation period. If your child is running late and has arrived after 9am they MUST be signed in by an adult, please do not drop them off at the school gate and allow them to come through the office unattended.

As a school we are following the CEO Dow Policy & Procedure and some families may receive a letter raising an awareness of emerging attendance concerns, asking families to explain unexplained absences or advising of consistent late arrival. If you have any questions about this correspondence, please contact the school.

 Thank you for your co operation with this procedure.

Science Week & Book Week 

Term 3 brings some exciting whole school events. The Year 6 Dynamic Learning Team look forward to organising Science Week and Book Week activities. 

Please see our flyer below for details and keep your eyes tuned for more updates! 

School Disco - Year 6 Fundraiser

We are pleased to be able to reintroduce the school disco as a Year 6 fundraiser for end of year gifts and events. The Disco will be held at school on: 

Thursday, 25 August

• K-3 - 5pm - 6pm

• Yrs 4-6 - 6pm-7.30pm

Hairstyles

As students return to school, it is timely to revisit  the school's uniform expectations for hair.

Hair that is over collar length must be cut or tied back. Hair may not be dyed. Hair that is untidy (for example long in length or on top or sides, in face) must be cut, no hairstyles that are inappropriate for school (eg. rat tails, mohawks, mullets, beaded hair etc.) are allowed. Only light blue or navy coloured bands, ribbons etc. may be worn.

If your child has any of the above we request that it is amended as soon as possible. Thank you for your co operation and following school policy.