Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

It has been another really busy week at school and next week is looking even bigger.  Make sure you check the calendar above to see the events that are coming.

Dress up day

Every year I am astounded at the ingenuity of mums and dads with our Book Week costumes.  This year is no different.  The children were very excited to show off their costumes this morning.

We will give a very full wrap up and photo gallery in the next issue of the newsletter but here is just a taste of some of the costumes.

Protective behaviours and healthy relationships

Our school believes that teaching children about protective behaviours and healthy relationships are an important aspect of growing up to be Good at Life.  This is part of the Australian Curriculum so permission to proceed is understood.  However, we understand that families should have a say as well.  If you would like to OPT OUT, please return the bottom section of your child's note, to your child's teacher by 2:30pm on Friday 27 October.  We will begin these programs from Monday 30 October.  

You will receive a letter from the teacher, similar to the one shown below.  Each sector of the school is slightly different so please check your letter carefully.

Example letter

Free dress day (Red day)

Book Fair opens (Monday - Friday)

Please support our school book fair next week.  It is open each day (we close at morning tea on Friday) in the iCentre.  There is a very wide selection of books and stationery from which to select.

Purchases can be paid for by card or cash at the book fair or on-line.

If paying on-line – Parents pay the purchase amount for the items they want. The receipt number must be taken to Ms Katie at the Book Fair so items can be ordered on-line. Items cannot be ordered on-line – only via the fair itself.

If paying by cash – We encourage parents to come into the Book Fair with their children.  Only send money to school with children if they are responsible with it.  

Staff appreciation day (Friday 27 October)

Ours is a superb school staff who give so much of themselves to our children and community each and every day.  I would love for families to show their appreciation next Friday by sending a quick note or even a small gift to say thank you to any staff (teachers, assistant teachers, office staff, and school facilities staff) who make a difference for your children.   

Spooky Disco

Disco ticket sales close Wednesday 25 October at 4:00pm SHARP.  Don't miss out.

Have a lovely weekend

Vic