We have finally made the halfway mark of this very long term!
NAPLAN
Congratulations to the year 3 and year 5 students for successfully completing their NAPLAN tests over the last two weeks. We look forward to receiving news on their performance later in the year. The students are to be commended for their perseverance and resilience.
Leavers Shirts and Camp
You will have noticed that the year 6 students have now received their leavers shirt. It is great seeing these students proudly wearing their new shirts.
This week the year 6 students are enjoying camp at Ern Halliday. I am sure the wonderful activities and good food that have been organised will make up for the cold mornings and sleeping in a sleeping bag.
The final year of primary school is a significant event for all children and it is great that we are able to ensure that they have these leavers shirts and events such as camp to make the final year so special.
I would like to extend my thanks to the year 6 teachers and Mrs Morgan for organising the camp and the leavers shirts. The students and the school are lucky to have such dedicated staff prepared to go the “extra mile” for the students in their final year.
Sick
Parents are reminded that children should remain home when they are unwell. This is particularly important during the winter months to avoid the spread of flu and other illness.
It is also important that parents who are sick make alternate arrangements, wherever possible, for the collection of their children rather than come into the school grounds.
Relief Teachers
Just as we urge sick students to stay at home, we also request that staff do not come to work when they are unwell. Staff are encouraged to look after themselves and get better. When staff are sick we seek the best relief staff that are available, and where a staff member is going to be absent for consecutive days we do try to ensure consistency in the classroom with the same relief teacher. Unfortunately, this is not always possible.
I would like to thank the school community for your understanding and patience. I know the teachers do not enjoy being sick and the disruption it causes to their class however I am sure you will agree it is better for all if staff stay home when ill.
Semester 1 Reports
Teachers are busily working on student reports for Semester 1. Reports will be issued prior to the end of the term. More details will be provided in future newsletters.
Swimming Lessons
Students in years PP - year 4 will be heading off to swimming lessons in the last two weeks of the term. Whilst not compulsory, we encourage all students to attend and learn to swim. WA has lots of coast line and swimming pools so learning to swim is very important.
School Survey
The biennial school survey is available for completion by parents until the end of Term 2. Please follow the link below to complete the survey. Your feedback is very important to the school and our ongoing quest to improve and provide improved outcomes for students.
https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/8astGYke
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
School Development Day
Parents are reminded that students are not to come to school on Friday June 4. The teachers will be very busy that day with some essential professional learning.
Glen Purdy