Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

I have just ducked away from the disco following the Nutbush and YMCA, to add a few lines to the celebrations newsletter #7.  The kids and parents here are having a lovely time. Thank you sincerely to our P&C ladies who have been organising and managing the significant logistics of the event.  Thank you also to the many staff who volunteered their Friday afternoon and evening to ensure that all went well.  I know that the kids have very much enjoyed themselves.  

After having restricted play areas for the past fortnight and too many wet weather lunches across the past month, it is very satisfying to see things getting back to normal.  

Cost of living continues to climb

I am accutely aware of the financial stress that the rising cost of living is placing on family life - especially the rising rental costs.  A growing number of our families are being significantly affected by this, so we will continue to do some little things that we hope may help.  We have a small supply of exercise books and uniform items that we will provide free of charge to children whose families cannot currently afford them.  So if you need a little help, or are in a position where you can donate items for school (to add to the uniforms and unused stationery supplies), we are only too glad to assist.  

Sorry Day

We recognised National Sorry Day this week across our classrooms.  National Sorry Day is an annual day of remembrance held on May 26. The purpose of the day is to recognise and reflect on the mistreatment of First Nations people since the arrival of Europeans in 1788. In particular, we remember the Stolen Generations.

Reconciliation Week also began today. We will be respectfully acknowledging this significant event at school next week and NAIDOC week later in the term.  

Carpark courtesy and safety  

Please remember to do your part during the busy morning and afternoon car park times.  While I recognise that it may feel like ages, the large majority of our children are safely collected and on their way home by 2:50pm each day.  Wet days do take a little longer as more traffic is on the roads.  

Many families avoid the rush by parking close by and walking to school.  This is a great idea.  

Always:

• Use the Kiss n Go properly by staying in your car
• Join the line of traffic at the back of the queue
• As you drive, watch for children as they will not be watching for you
• Smile & wave to other drivers and thank the staff who are supervising children.

If you park your car and come into the school, please remember to:

• Park legally (Avoid the expense of a fine)
• Use the crossings (Help us teach all children how to be safe)

Thank you P&C

Last Friday was P&C Day so we showed our appreciation for our AWESOME P&C team here at Coomera Rivers.  Thank you to each of these wonderful volunteers who give so much of their time to our school, children and community.  

Kind regards

Vic