Week 5

Monday:  
Tuesday: 
Wednesday:  Singing at 8:45am       
                     PTA AGM
                     Soup making day
Thursday: Soup delivery day
Friday: Library (please remember to return your books)
            Young Vinnies Wacky Hair Day

Soup
We have a wonderful team of volunteer chefs coming to make soup on Wednesday.  All donations of vegetables, soup mix etc will be needed by 9am on Wednesday, please.  Orders will be taken on Tuesday and Wednesday.

PTA AGM
We are very lucky to have such an incredible bunch of Mums and Dads to support our staff and students. Our PTA are always looking for more people to join the ranks of their amazing team. If you are interested (or think you can help in some way) please let us know or check the newsletter for details of the AGM.

Young Vinnies 'Wacky Hair Day'
The Young Vinnies (named for Saint Vincent de Paul) are a student group who try do good deeds in our community. On Friday 30th September they are holding a 'Wacky Hair Day' to raise funds for a missionary organisation.  Children can come to school with crazy hair (and/or socks). The Young Vinnies are offering prizes to the wearer of the wackiest hair - Junior, middle, senior and teacher!!!!  Gold coin donations are all that is needed to enter.

Mathematics Night
We were blown away at the number of parents who braved the chilly night for mathematics - a huge thank you for your support.  We hope you all went home excited about mathematics learning and ready to play with numbers.  Remember: we are always available to answer questions before/after school or by email.

Have a fantastic week, everyone.

Week 4 Term 3

We have been deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death this weekend of Alistair Deakin, beloved husband of Louise (on our teaching staff) and father of their two daughters Robyn and Samantha. Please keep Louise and her family in your prayers at this very sad time. We will pass on information about Alistair's funeral as it becomes available.

Monday: Last day to get Maths Night notices back (a bit of an extension)
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Singing 8:45am
                     Maths Information Night 5:15pm
Thursday: Nacho day
Friday: Golden Time - art challenge/challenge games

Reminders:
We need to know numbers for maths night by Monday at morning tea.  If you have put your notice in 'a safe place' just email us so we can add your name to the list.  We would really like to see as many of our parents as possible.  However, there is a fair amount of work/time involved in putting these bags together, so only those who have notified us by Monday morning tea will receive a goodie bag, sorry.

 Ingredients for Nachos are needed by Wednesday, please.  We have a wonderful team of master chefs who are coming in to help get everything sorted (with help from our many little friends).   Thanks for your support - again.  You are an amazing bunch of parents.  We are very lucky.

Have a great week.

Week 3 Term 3

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Singing 8:45am
Thursday: Assumption Liturgy - all welcome
Friday: Library
             Golden Time - Enterprise based activities

A huge 'Thank You' to the parents who came to interviews last week.  It was great to touch base with you all.  The discussions we have with parents give us a different perspective on learning achievements and struggles and help us to set goals for the following weeks.  Your support and enthusiasm for learning is much appreciated.  If you were unable to make it to interviews, you can still talk nicely to your friendly classroom teacher and I'm sure we can help you out.

There are some pretty hideous bugs floating around the school at the moment.  Mrs T only had half a class for most of week 2.  Please, talk to your children about keeping the bugs at bay:
- wash your hands (with soap, for as long as it takes to sing 'Happy Birthday', dry well)
- cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue 
- dispose of dirty tissues in the toilet or rubbish bin
- eat good food and drink lots of water
- avoid sharing food and utensils (and don't suck on pencils)
If your child is not well enough to be fully involved in all school activities, please, keep them at home.  We need to consider the needs of all 50 of our treasured children - please don't be upset if we ask you to take your child home again.  We know it's hard to juggle work and family - we do it too.  
Thanks heaps for your support.

Ministry of Health Guidelines suggest children stay at home for 24-48 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhoea - sorry, to be so graphic.   Health ed infectious diseases poster

T3 Week 2

This week
Monday:
Tuesday:         Parent Interviews 3-6pm
Wednesday:    Mary MacKillop Feast Day mass and celebrations
Thursday:       Parent Interviews 3-6pm
Friday:          Mary MacKillop Feast Day mass and celebrations  - including shared lunch
                     Sausage Sizzle and Golden Time

Slight change - there was a little confusion over the day for Mary MacKillop celebrations.  Our Mary MacKillop celebrations and mass are on Friday.  

Reminders/Requests:
- Mrs Pinfold's writers have an exciting writing experience planned for Monday. Children who are in Mrs Pinfold's writing class will need to bring $1 to cover costs please.
- Book your interviews online - let us know if you have any problems. We will be chasing you up for a chat so get in fast for your pick of time.
- If you haven't returned your milk permission slip we can not give you your free milk
- Shared lunch for Mary MacKillop day.  Can you please bring a plate of something for the year 2 crew to share.  Thanks heaps.

Term three

Enterprise

Our concept this term is 'enterprise'.  We are learning that enterprising people are risk takers, they are creative, they problem solve and they never give up.  We will be setting a range of challenges this term that will put the children to the test. Are you enterprising?

Week One    29 July - 03August
Monday: Teacher Only Day with Pam Hook - We are learning more about SOLO Taxonomy.
Tuesday: First Day back.  We have some ignition activities planned.
Wednesday: 
Thursday:
Friday: Reports and Portfolios go home.

Reminders:
- Lessons start at 8:45.  Children should be in and settled before this time.
- Interviews next week.  Check the newsletter for booking information. If you have any trouble please let us know.
- A few people still haven't returned their milk permission slips.
- Reading Logs are due by Friday