Japanese Cultural Day
On Tuesday we celebrated out Language Other Than English (LOTE) with our Japanese Cultural Day. From Prep to Year 6, students and staff got into the theme of the day with splashes of red and white colours and Japanese pop culture outfits. Of particular highlight was our very own Squirtle (Hong Sensei!). During the day students visited the hall for an incursion The Mottainai Eco Show. For more info head here
Prep Info Night
On Tuesday night we welcomed around 45 visitors to the area upstairs in our main building for our 2027 Prep Information Night. Along with our weekly school tours and Storytime sessions, the night allows us to share our school's story with new parents. I want to thank Bec Bishop, President of PA for enthusiastically promoting the school and PA as part of her section, and four of our student leaders - Emily, Olivia, Connor and Stephanie, for speaking so well in front of a room full of adults. Thank you also to Lori Giannaris and Sonja Newnham for fielding parent questions as they hosted them in their classrooms. A reminder that if you have another child who will be starting with us in 2027, we have a place for them! But we do need you to go through the enrollment process via this link - https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/
Cross Country Day
Last week we completed our House Cross Country event. To see a list of results and those that will now head off to the District level of competition, click here. We are still looking for parent helpers for the October 19th event where we need assistance as track marshalls. If you can help (and get a chance to cheer on your child!) please contact the office or Mr Worlley.
Scott Darlow
On Monday, we were visited by Scott Darlow - singer songwriter, (signed to Mushroom music, music is played on commercial radio stations Australia wide), speaker from Melbourne Australia, and also an Aboriginal man. He is also a former high school teacher and for the last 20 years, he’s been using music to connect with students and teachers in 100+ schools a year all over Australia, the UK, Asia and even South Africa to share his culture, his peoples stories, his heart for racial reconciliation and help shape the next generation of global citizens. Scott shared his story in sessions with the Years 1 to 6 students across the day before taking a session with staff after school.
Mother's Day morning
It's was so wonderful to see so many people at this week's Mother's Day event! A huge thank you to organisers Sarah, Dana, Anita, Lucy, Jaya, Kate, Gemma and Sam. You can check out some photos and read more about those who made it happen by following this link.
Here comes Winter
This week we have been hit with an icy blast of early winter and it's a good reminder that as the weather changes, so do clothing requirements. We don't have a "summer" or "winter" uniform, but there are many options for warmer clothing. Please ensure your child comes to school with a jumper. I know many students seem to be allergic to wearing them, but it's important to have with them everyday. A rain jacket and umbrella are also good additions, particularly if your child walks to or from school each day. Gloves or beanies are also options if your child particularly feels the cold. When it's raining at recess and lunch time there are two possibilities. If the rain is light or likely to pass by students will be instructed to stay undercover. If the rain is heavier, persistent and unlikely to stop students will be supervised in their classrooms.
Best wishes, Miss Abbott
Today is the final day for the year for Miss Abbott. Soon she will welcome her first born with her husband Tim. We wish the two of them all the best as they begin their family.
