Principal Report

Term 1 Week 5

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WHAT WAS SO GREAT THIS WEEK Another successful camp was held for year 6 students last week. They enjoyed some beautiful weather down at Bendalong and the students had a wonderful time creating connections with year 6 students and teachers. There was so many fantastic activities organised by the teachers and staff who attended camp, they made sure that it was a memorable experience for all the students. I’m sure if you get a chance to catch up with any of the year 6 students they will have a favourite memory that stands out for them. Again, a big thank you to the teachers who gave up their family time to organise and attend school camp.

SCHOOL FAIR School Fair is almost here. With lots of busy parents making the last preparations before next week. There are even some activities happening in some classrooms that are just for fun. I have been seeing a lot of loose change in jars in the classrooms. I wonder what that might be for?? So don’t forget! 15th March from 3pm on the school grounds. Lots of fun things to see and do, so come and join us.

Tim Harris (Author) We are looking forward to having a popular local author, of the book series, ‘Exploding Endings’ come into school to spend time with our students helping them to understand what it takes to be great writers. Students across the school will be participating in writing workshops. Some workshops will happen this Wednesday and Tim will be returning the following week, to make sure all the classes have a chance to do some workshop activities. I’m sure that he will inspire some of our students to want to write like published authors.

Young Leaders Day Our school leaders will be making their way to Sydney on Sunday to spend time at the Young Leaders Day Conference. Students will be travelling up on Sunday afternoon with Mr Kotlash and Mrs Oelsen and they will be staying overnight and returning late on Monday night. It is sure to be an experience that is inspiring and they will never forget.

Belinda Doyle (Principal)

Thought for the week. Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.

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Dates to Remember 6th AFL Zone Trials 7th Boys Cricket 11th Young Leaders Day 14th Zone Cricket 15th Twilight Fair 21st Harmony Day

Sports Groups

Babadhal 803 Wandaama 748 Bidhudhu 775 Galangara 708

Stage 1 Picnic I went on the pole and the slide. It was fun. It was at Paradise Beach. Jaxon

Year 1 and 2 found fossils and played. We went to Paradise Beach. Rory

Yesterday I went to a park for a picnic. We played on the equipment. I went on a walk. I went on a Basin walk. It was fun and fun and fun. Jack C

We went to Paradise Beach. It was fun. We found fossils and we played soccer. Marlie

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Blast Off Award Achievements 5/6 Muriyira Bella Reimann, Shauna Short, Charlotte Ellis, Kalara O’Connor, Kayla Todd, Bryce Ewings, Dakoda Power-Farrell, Zahli Moon, Charlee Olesen.

Gurgadj Cody Sweet, Jack Connelly, Jake Mangan, Caleb Tate-South. Dhaawarri Ruby Thornton-Berwick, Rowan Phillips, Aaron Cannon, Ethan Todd, Dekoda O’Neill, Tiana Holden, Brooke Ware, Georgia Gomes, Neil Cooley, Natalie Arendse.

Birdhuulay Laila Lantouris, Zander Parmenter, Oskar Driscoll.

Primary Assembly Awards Merit Riley Phillips, Oakley Williamson, Natilee Plummer, Ethan Todd, Chole Valentine, Madison Connelly, Marchall Dean, Charlie Zalewski, Grace Elliott, Calin Scott, Kobie Mitchell, Charlotte Ellis, Jack Woodall, Dakota Arnold-Solberg, Jyara Newman, Oliver Wilson, Kaylee Shaw, Kyden Shaw, Annabelle Duff, Tyella Braddick, Riley Bying, Kiarny Hughes, Abbie Walker, Emily Heldon, Ebony Baxter, Elijah Bethon, Oskar Driscoll.

Achievement Tahlia Tierney, Will Browne.

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Loose Change Challenge Leader Board: Garungubba $3.05 per student Bangawu $2.25 per student Gungara $1.72 per student Gurgadj $1.70 per student The loose change in each class jar is added up and then divided by the number of students in the class to get a per student average. It does not matter if your class has 30 students or only 5, you still have the same chance to win. Good luck!!

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