Dear Parents

Thank you so much for all your effort in assisting with Book Week costumes this year.  It is another wonderful community event that we have not been able to participate in for the last couple of years.  I need to particularly acknowledge Mrs Janet Bowater, Mrs Tracy Carey and Mrs Katina Plataniotis for their organisation over the weeks leading up to the Book Parade. Can I please urge you to continue to read to and with your children at home.  In the busyness of life we often struggle to find time to read, but reading to and with your child increases their vocabulary, enhances their imagination and international studies show a strong link between academic achievement and the number of books at home.

The full album from our Book Week Parade can be found here: 

Students with Injuries

When a student sustains an injury (at home or school) that will have an impact on their ability to engage in learning and play at school, we need to create a safety plan. The injury could include fractures, sprains etc. In order to create a plan we need a medical clearance from a doctor stating any restrictions your child may have.  We require this prior to them attending school following an injury.  Some of the adjustments we may need to consider are:

• Ability to participate in sport
• Ability to write/use their iPad
• Ability to use the toilet independently
• Ability to carry school bag or other  items
• Ability to move around the playground or classroom
• Entry and exit into the classroom
• Location of desk in the classroom
• Risk or further injury while at school 

If your child requires any pain relief following an injury this must be taken to the office (it can’t remain in your child’s bag) and you will need to fill out and sign A Consent to Dispense Medication Form.  Alternatively, if you prefer you can come in into the school office and administer the medication yourself as needed throughout the day.  

Please note that due to the increased risk of further injury, students with fractures, on crutches or in a brace, will only be able to participate in passive play during lunch and recess.  Please don’t hesitate to give us a call if you require any further clarification with this.

Just a reminder that our Father’s Day Stall will occur on Friday 2 September.  A big thank you to our P&F for organising these gifts.

R U OK? Day

On Thursday 8 September our school will create awareness of R U OK Day by inviting all students to wear yellow mufti.  There is no need for your child to bring in a gold coin on this day, we are simply creating awareness and teaching the students how to check in with one another.  

Sanitary Bins 

The school has purchased additional sanitary bins so that all of our girls’ toilets now have a sanitary bin in each cubicle.  If your daughter needs to use these bins, we kindly ask that you teach her how to dispose of her personal hygiene items correctly.

Ms Gabi Tobin - Principal