Week 3 Term 4 Newsletter 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

The Year 6 Monster Marathon is underway. This day is a rite of passage for our Year 6 students and one that they look forward to every year. The money raised goes towards a parting gift from the students to the school. I’m sure there will be a few tired bodies after today, however, there will be lots of nice memories to share.

Class of 2025 begins their official orientation program tomorrow. We are looking forward to seeing the next cohort of students arrive. This program goes for the next 4 weeks and it’s not too late to enroll if you haven’t already done so. We can’t wait to see all their smiling faces!

Our Fete is fast approaching. Teachers have been requesting donations from their classes. Thank you to all the parents who have contributed to their child's stall. The students thoroughly enjoy organising and participating in this day. The weather is looking great, gates open at 12:30pm. Ticket sales are running hot and can be purchased online up until Thursday, after this time all tickets can be purchased from the school office. These will be delivered to students on Friday before the Fete.

Thanks to everyone who dressed up in red last week to raise money for ‘Day for Daniel’. Your support was very much appreciated and $172 was sent to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Thanks to Mrs. Chalker/ nee Pritchard for organising this event.

Have a great week!

Kind regards

Sharon Hawker
Principal

100% Attendance Gallery

Congratulations to Annabelle Cooper, Elizabeth Robertson and Nate Wallace on 100% attendance in Week 2. Keep up the great work!

Upcoming Events

Term 4 

Week 3 - 2025 Kinder Orientation begins Thursday 31st October,

              - Fete: Friday 1st November 12.30pm till 3.00pm

Week 4 - Assembly Thursday 7th November 2pm

Week 5 - Whole School Peer Support Excursion to Orange Ten Pin Bowling Tuesday 12th November

             - Year 3 Excursion to Cowra POW Camp & Visitor Centre Thursday 14th November

Book Club - Issue 7

Issue 7 Book Club forms went home with students on Monday. All orders MUST be paid for via LOOP. The school does not accept cash for book club orders.

Visit www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP

Orders close tomorrow Thursday 31st October 2024.

Musica Viva

On Tuesday the whole school went to the Community Hall to watch, listen and participate in the Musica Viva performance. This year the performance was based on electronic sounds and music that can be made with your voice. Sound Stories based on a trip through space kept us all entertained.

Musica Viva Gallery

Monster Marathon

Our Year 6 students plus their year 5 friends are participating in the Monster Marathon today. Everyone is putting in a great effort. Lap tallies and more details in next week's newsletter.

Monster Matrathon Gallery

Class in Focus

Each week one of our classes will be chosen to showcase the great learning that is happening in our school. This week our class is : 5/6

Health News

A friendly reminder to all parents/ carers to keep your children home from school if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: temperature, fever, rash, excessive coughing, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These are all indicators that your child is unwell and can be contagious which will spread a bacteria or virus to other students and teachers. Thank you for your understanding.

PBL Focus - CPS Wellbeing Program

Our Learner Qualities

The Resilience Project - Gratitude

This week’s presentation from The Resilience Project focuses on Gratitude.

Gratitude is paying attention to the things that we have right now, and not worrying about what we don’t have. We practise this by noticing the positives that exist around us.

Research shows that practicing gratitude rewires our brains to overcome the negativity bias (which can lead to anxiety and depression) and see the world for what we are thankful for. It is also shown to broaden thinking and increase physical health through improved sleep and attitude to exercise.

View Part 2 of the series here:

Part 2 - Gratitude: https://theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-parent-carer-hub-inspire-martin/

There are many ways in which you can practise gratitude, including starting a gratitude journal. You can simply use a notebook to list three things that went well for you each day, or use a more comprehensive Wellbeing Journal, like those created by The Resilience Project.

Source: Psychology Today

For mental health resources and support information, visit The Resilience Project’s Support Page.

Sentral Parents App

Please ensure you have your notifications TURNED ON (check in settings). We use this app to send push notifications for all school activities.

The HUB - Canteen Lunches

Can parents please update their child/s class or details before placing an order. Any enquiries please call Sheryn : 0402 441 263

P & C News - FETE

Healthy Snippets

Healthy "Snippets" from NSW Health covering a range of topics including; healthy eating, lunchbox ideas, drinking water and food budgeting. 

Community Notices