Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

Congratulations to the Year 5 students who were competing for the student leadership roles of Head of School and Head of Student Council for 2020.  The process is quite gruelling and the personal capacities of leadership and citizenship of these children is remarkable.  Congratulations to their parents.  Your parenting and guidance for them has been very successful.  

Good at learning - Good at life is the new direction that our school will be taking from next year.  We want all students to be engaged in Deep Learning to develop a set of skills and attitudes and that will enable this.  You can find out what this will look like by visiting our newsletter section each week.  The times ahead are very exciting.

Well done to the school staff on their recognition once again as an Apple Distinguished School earlier this year.  Apple Australia presented us with our banner this week.

Busy times ahead

There are just 15 school days remaining for 2019 and it is certainly going to be a busy time ahead as we celebrate the year completed and prepare for the next year.

The calendar at a glance:

Week 38

• Monday 25 November
  • Prep swimming

• Tuesday 26
  • Prep swimming
  • School Council meeting

• Wednesday 27
  • Prep swimming
  • Final day for chess club & chess club party
  • Alliance debating competition (Round 4) at Coomera Rivers

• Thursday 28
  • Prep swimming
  • Time to shine concerts (x2)

• Friday 29
  • Prep swimming
  • Cluster chess competition at Coomera Rivers

Jobs for families

• Complete the Student Resource Scheme paperwork for 2020 and return it to school
• Prepare book packs for 2020
• Organise vacation care bookings
• Finalise all 2019 school accounts

Week 39

• Monday 2 December
  • Prep 2020 student orientation

• Tuesday 3
  • Prep 2020 student orientation
  • Year 5 surf safety (Group 1)
  • P&C meeting

• Wednesday 4
  • Prep 2020 student orientation
  • Year 5 surf safety (Group 2)
  • Alliance debating competition (FINALS) at Coomera Rivers

• Thursday 5
  • Prep 2020 student orientation
  • RI Concert

• Friday 6
  • Prep 2020 student orientation
  • Annual Sports Awards assembly (Years 5&6)
  • New families BBQ after school
  • Christmas concert
  • Outdoor movie night

Jobs for families

• Prepare uniforms for PLUS sales next week
• Finalise all 2019 school accounts

Week 40

• Monday 9
  • Swimming fun day (Years 3&4)
  • High school transition day (Year 6)

• Tuesday 10
  • Swimming fun day (Years 5&6)
  • Report cards available on QParents

• Wednesday 11
  • Junior school awards assembly (Prep - Year 2)
  • Report cards emailed home

• Thursday 12
  • Senior school awards ceremony (Years 3-5)
  • Year 6 graduation ceremony (Sharks function centre)

• Friday 13
  • Last day of school for 2019
  • Free dress day (Sell uniforms to PLUS)
  • RED day at the cafe (cash only day)
  • Year 6 day at Wet n Wild

2020 classes

Teachers will email families on Thursday 23 January, welcoming your child to their class for 2020.  The Privacy Act prevents the school from sending a list to families.  

Book drop off and meet the new teacher

The school will be open on Friday morning 24 January so families can drop in to the school to meet the 2020 teachers, find the new classrooms and drop off book packs.  This is designed to make the first day of school much simpler for you.  

Have a great weekend

Kind regards

Vic