Newsletter 18/5/2023
From the Principal:
Dear Parents and Carers,
At Tuesday’s assembly we welcomed Tania from Deloraine House who spoke to the children about the services that they offer to our local community. Her fun fact for the session was that there are more Neighbourhood Houses like Deloraine House in the state than McDonalds Restaurants. Listening to Tania was an interesting experience for the students who had a number of questions for her about all the activities and services that they provide.
As part of our assembly we presented Tania with some donations that the staff and families of our school have provided. At our staff Spirituality Day recently, after having explored further the works of Catherine McAuley the founder of the Sister of Mercy, our staff decided that whilst doing food and clothing drives a couple of times a year was noble and of value, that our contribution to the local community is needed more regularly. So the staff have set up a donation basket in the entrance of the school in which they can place an item or two that we may purchase on our weekly visit to the supermarket. This may include such things as nappies, toiletries and non-perishable food items. We warmly invite any of our school families who are inclined to contribute whenever they would like to. As the basket gets full our Mercy Crew volunteers will make sure that it gets delivered to Deloraine House for dispersal within our community.
Mary
Bike Safety:
Grades 3-6 had wonderful time this morning riding around the Wild Woods Track as part of their Bike Safety Program.
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Children's University:
Could all students please bring their Passport to Learning back to Miss Donohoe by Monday
15 th May please. Could parents please write down any 2023 activities and the month. I will
then transfer this information into your child’s passport and stamp it.
If there is anyone else interested in being part of Children’s University then please let me know ASAP.
Miss Donohoe.
School Photos:
Reminder: School photos will be on Tuesday 30th May. Full winter uniform is to be worn. You still have time to place an order.
Cross Country:
Prep - Grade 6 Cross country will be held Wednesday 24th May at the Wild Woods Track.
Premiers Reading Challenge:
Children have been registered ready to take part again in this great event.
Friday Football:
Grade 5/6 sport commenced on Friday 12th May. The children travelled to Hagley to play football and netball. Mr Wood managed to take some photo's of the boys in action. This week Grade 5/6 are playing at Deloraine Primary School.
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National Simultaneous Story Time:
National Simultaneous Storytime is in its 23rd big year! On this special day, students and teachers all read the same book, fostering a sense of community and excitement around reading. It's the perfect way to get your kids excited about books and learning! Students in Kinder to Grade 2 will be participating this year through reading and activities during the morning session next Wednesday. We can't wait to share some photos with you next week.
Aussie Hoops 2023:
