The year seems to be flying past, with only just over three weeks left of this term.
2020
Kindergarten places are filling fast. If you know of any families with children eligible for Kindergarten next year please encourage them to get in as soon as possible. A reminder to parents, that as Kindergarten is not a compulsory year of schooling, places are capped (for all schools) even if you are in area. Ellenbrook has a history of demand exceeding available places across the various Primary schools so be quick to secure your spot.
If you are leaving us at the end of the year it would help our planning if you could please advise the ladies in the front office at the earliest opportunity. This will assist us as we will begin making decisions on staffing, classrooms etc by the middle of term 4.
Sports Carnival
This week is our annual Faction Sports Carnival. I hope that you get the chance to come along and cheer the students as they do their best in a range of individual and team games. Whilst winning is nice, all we ask from our students is that they “do their best” and show resilience should they fall or drop a ball.
Parents are requested to remain in the designated areas on the day to allow for the smooth running of the carnival. Students are encouraged to remain in the bays to avoid missing their event.
At this stage we are feeling positive about the weather outlook for Friday, so dress up, faction colour up and come enjoy the fun.
Students are reminded to bring a hat, put on sun cream and ensure they have a water bottle. Please ensure your child’s name is on all their belongings to avoid any items being lost.
A big thank you to Mrs McCabe for all her organisation and the staff for helping the students prepare for the day’s events.
Rainbow Run
I am very excited about the changes for this year’s Lapathon event with our first P&C “Rainbow Run”. I am looking forward to tackling the obstacle course with the students and getting showered in the various “rainbow” of colours.
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if every student could raise $10 for the Rainbow Run and that would give the P&C over $7000 to donate to the school that can be put towards resources and more playground equipment for students.
Breakfast Club
The Groves Grub Breakfast Club seems to be getting better and better (if that was possible). Last week I was fortunate enough to enjoy a bacon, egg and hashbrown wrap with the students. I would encourage all families to keep an eye out for the regular connect notices advising you of the “weekly special”.
Breakfast Club is a great initiative and I thank the dedicated group of staff that donate their time and effort every week to provide a range of breakfast offerings, other than the weekly special. Please remember breakfast is available to all students (no charge) even if they have eaten at home. Parents who are dropping students off are also welcome to share in a bite to eat if they wish.
Glen Purdy