SEPTEMBER

17th -29th

Japan Study Tour

21st 2.30pm Finish Last Day of Term 3

OCTOBER

8th Term 4 Begins

8th –

17th Yr 2-3 & 4R&4C - Swimming

12th Chocolate Drive Money Due

18th -29th

Prep, Yr 1, 4A&4G - Swimming

23rd Rugby League Gala Day

25th Life Education Van

30th School Council Meeting

NOVEMBER

9th Nov

Lacrosse Gala Day

14th Whole School Photo Day

27th School Council Meeting

29th Arts Festival

30th Curriculum Day

Edition 5 – Thursday 20th September 2018

Principal’s Report As I write my final Parktone newsletter item, I am surrounded by boxes packed with office paraphernalia. Amongst the usual department guidelines and support materials are books from favourite authors, inspirational leaders and influential educators. Some less usual items protrude; a Darth Vader figure, lump of volcanic rock, magic tricks, an ironman medal, and a framed puzzle of an African Elephant. Each item and every book flourishes a memory of a significant moment in time or an impactful lesson. Collectively, in many ways, the items are a compilation of who I have been as an educator. Much like the 4th year teacher who critically reflects upon what they were like as a graduate, I think about my first year as an assistant principal at Parktone and hope any positive impact I was able to achieve outweighs what I lacked in experience. Gratefully, I am reminded by one of my favourite authors and by the story of Darth and his turn-around moment in which he saves his son: “You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ― C.S. Lewis. Parktone is a wonderful community, rich with supportive parents, teachable children and a dedicated staff. I think it would be difficult for anyone to engage with Parktone and walk away without being positively shaped. Other than a few newspaper articles and the Leader in Me book that I will be adding to the shelves of the Principal office at Rowellyn Park Primary, I feel blessed to have a daily living reminder of my time at Parktone, for this is the place where I met Sophie; my wife and the greatest souvenir I could ever ask for. I wish everyone the very best. Warm regards, Caleb Peterson Assistant Principal

CHOCOLATE

FUNDRAISER

Thank you to all the families who have already sold a box and to those who are in the midst of selling a box for one of our major fundraisers.

If you sell your box, there are a limited number of extra boxes at the office if you’d like to take another one.

All proceeds go towards new playground equipment PLEASE RETURN ALL MONEY TO THE OFFICE BY FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2018.

SWIMMING PROGRAM

8TH Oct – 17th Oct 2018 All Grade 2 & 3’s and 4R & 4C

18th Oct – 29th Oct 2018 All Prep’s & Grade 1’s and 4A & 4G

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CONSENTED AND PAID PRIOR TO YOUR CHILD’S FIRST

SESSION SO THEY ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.

Children need to pack bathers, goggles, a towel and swimming cap (if applicable).

All items must be clearly labelled

Students will walk to and from Don Tatnell

WORKING WITH

CHILDREN CHECK

Thank you to all the wonderful parents and carers who have applied

for their Working with Children Check. It means so much to us that

you value our students and have been supportive of the new process. Feel free to contact the office if you

have any questions.