Welcome back to all our families and I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday break.

We have another very busy term ahead, starting next week with our NAIDOC celebrations. Mrs Butcher has organised a wonderful range of activities for students to enjoy and participate in.

I am sure all students are busy preparing themselves for two of the best events each year being the Athletics Carnival and Book Week parade.

I would urge all parents to keep an eye on our webpage and the newsletter for information on all the upcoming events.

School Development Day

Parents are reminded that this Friday is a school development day. These days are very important opportunities for the staff to undertake important professional development.

Before School

I would like to remind all parents and students that the Nature Play and the Megatoy are out of bounds before school. Students arriving before 8.30am are to sit outside the library or with their parents outside their classroom.

We are, however, happy for any parents to stay until 3.30pm to supervise their children playing on the Megatoy. The Nature Play is out of bounds after school.

Open Night

Teachers have begun preparing for our annual Open Night on Wednesday 25 August. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their parents/caregivers some of their amazing work.

Staff News

We welcome some new teachers to Arbor Grove

• Miss Ciara Delaney, Year 1 Room 1
• Miss Toni Barrett, Year 1 Room 5
• Miss Ashleigh Hoare, Year 4 Room 15
• Ms Gina Langworthy, School Psychologist

We also welcome Miss Bryony Oliver (Junior Performing Arts) and Mrs Emma Tennant (Junior Technologies) who will be with us due to Mrs Seymour and Mrs Watson being on leave.

We also congratulate

• Mr Hunt on his engagement
• Mr Bish on his engagement, and
• Mrs Cooper on the birth of her daughter Elkie.

Glen Purdy

Kindy and Pre Primary Enrolments 2022

Just a reminder that all Kindy enrolments for 2022 close on 23 July 2021. Enrolments are open for children turning four years of age by 30 June 2022. Please speak to the office for an application.

Pre Primary is the first year of compulsory schooling for young children in public and private schools across Western Australia. As a result, all Parents/Caregivers of currently enrolled Kindergarten students are required to re-enrol their child for Pre Primary 2022. Further information and application forms will be sent home with our current Kindergarten students this week. Please contact the office or your child’s teacher if you have any further questions.

COVID19 Support Services and Resources

COVID19 has affected our routines and way of life, which can have an impact on our health and wellbeing. We are extremely lucky to be living in WA at the moment and while still remaining vigilant, can breathe a little easier than the eastern states.

It is important that we have the supports and networks to help us and our children at such an uncertain time. There are many resources available to support you and your children to maintain a positive sense of wellbeing.

https://www.education.wa.edu.au/learning-at-home/support-services-and-resources