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N E W S L E T T E R

Week 10 Term 2 – 30 June 2020

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

It was awesome to see such an increased number of students being acknowledged for their positive behaviour last

week.

We had fun yesterday drawing the end of term grand prizes. One student per class was selected and has chosen a

prize from the menu to the value of $15. The prizes will be presented this Friday. The Term 2 winners are Milly B,

Vadim, Arlo, Anna Sofia, Vivienne, Oxley, Oliver BW and Bella I.

ICAS

Notes for the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) will be sent home later this week.

Over the years, students (Years 3-6) from our school have competed in these competitions and achieved excellent

results. These tests are not compulsory and are designed to be very challenging. Enrolment and payment are now

online and will be required to be finalised by Friday, 24 July 2020.

SPEECHES

Over the past few weeks, Stage 3 students have been presenting speeches in front of an audience. There were four

finalists chosen to represent each class, who competed in the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking School

final. Well done to: Sophie VT, Bella I, Annabel, Geordie, Levi, Claire, Lula and Ellie for their fantastic speeches

during the final and to Neave, Drew and Archie for officiating. Congratulations to Annabel and Claire who were the

winners of our final and will now progress to the Regional finals to be held later next term.

Stage 2 are currently presenting their speeches in front of an audience and will hold their Stage 2 final early next

term.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

I was really pleased with the students' behaviour moving around the school last Thursday as we had our school

photos taken. Just a reminder if you wish to purchase photos now, you need to do this online at:

www.theschoolphotographer.com.au.

TERM 3 UPDATE

We have continued with the current phase of returning to school, which has limited the number of visitors on the

school site. Due to the uncertainty of how the holiday period may play out, we will be continuing with the current

arrangements during week 1 next term. Special Religious Education (SRE) & Special Education in Ethics (SEE) will

continue to be on hold.

The current pick up and drop off arrangements will remain in place. We will be able to communicate ongoing

arrangements during week 1. A reminder that all external visitors to the school are now required to complete and

sign the External Visitor to School Site form.

Students start back on Tuesday, 21 July with Staff participating in training and development on the Monday. Student

Semester 1 Reports are on track to be distributed at the end of week 1 next term.

I would like to thank our staff, parents and community for their

ongoing support as we navigate through these unprecedented

times and wish everyone an enjoyable mid year break.

Brendan Constable - Principal

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

3 July Last day of Term 2

21 July First day of Term 3 for students

Positive Behaviour for Learning Spotlight

Last Friday morning, all students engaged in the focus lesson about the expected behaviours when playing on the bottom playground. This will remain our priority for

the next week.

Congratulations to our last week’s winners: Alex, Archie, Bella I, Georgia,

Raiyn, Lana, Kelcee, Alisi, Ava M, Claire, Annabel, Gracie, Cate, Kaydan,

Kael, Sophie W, Kaely-Rose, Charli Z, Lily K, Bella J, Hollie, Arlo,

Billy H, Charlotte, Oxley, Angel, Issy V, Alice, Mia, Vadim and Dakota.

Absent: Andrew, Michael, Nyamba, Sophie VT and Liana.

The Principal and staff would like to congratulate the following children who

received Merit awards on Friday, 26 June

K/1GC GUBIDJA GURGADJ /

LITTLE FROG

1R BADHA / WATERHOLE

Ali

Hollie Hunter Aidan

2M BIRDHUULAY /BANDICOOT

3/4L DURAYA / RIVER

Alisi

Bella J Charli Z Lily K

3/4S BANA / RAIN

Silver Billy H Zoe KS Harry

5/6G DJAGULA / LYREBIRD

Annabel Claire Elijah Drew

5/6MS GUNJA / BLACK SWAN

Lula

Aaron Asha

Ocean

MERIT AWARDS

Sophie L Thomas M Anna Sofia

Isabella G Lauren

Jesse Ziggy

Khadeejah

Otto Ronald Stevie

P&C NEWS

We had a great relaxed meeting last Thursday evening. The Harbar was a nice venue and we got through some great

topics and ideas that are important to our current P&C group. It's nice to see there are common themes developing and at

the next meeting we will be elaborating on these topics.

It was mentioned that parents aren't sure what to do with the new platforms that were used in COVID. I discussed this

with Brendan and these will be used in conjunction with other resources in class, but at the moment, parents can use

Reading Eggs and Mathletics as extra work at home. These platforms were set up in case COVID kept us at home

longer. You can always email the class teacher for clarification.

We are looking to hold our meeting early next term. I

invite you all to think about our P&C and what our

priorities could be. You can either come along to the

meeting or email me with your thoughts.

Have a great two weeks holiday,

Regards Esme - P&C President

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