During the last week, I have been out of school, attending statewide principal meetings.  This is a place where principals from around the state gather and participate in a range of learning experiences.  These experiences are presented to challenge, inspire and educate us.  One of the sessions that has had a significant impact on me is the question surrounding 

What does it mean to be human?

During this session we were reminded that we are made in the likeness and image of God (Genesis  1:26-27).  We are all made to a plan.  Each day is a gift.  God gives us all sorts of gifts without requesting or requiring anything from us in return.

Consider the Mona Lisa.  This is a well known and highly valued painting.  Why? We value things that are precious.  This value comes if there are a limited number or have a well known artist.  Do we value those around us?  

Each of us is a work of art.  Each of us is unique and different in appearance and qualities.  Each of us is designed to be by the most well known of artists….. God.  

Our challenge then becomes, how do we treat these humans of great value.  God reflects and states that all his creation is good.  In our interactions with others is this what others would say of us?  How do we speak, support, care and love those around us that show and express their value?

Happy Everything

Mrs McLeod

Term 1: 7th February - 11th April

Term 2: 29th April - 5th July

Term 3: 23rd July - 27th September

Term 4: 15th October - 18th December

Myrtle have been learning about Scripture. First we talked about words and how important they are. After reading Peter Reynolds "The Word Collector", we made a word wall of words that are helpful, strong, interesting and encouraging.

This week starts our Camp program at St Joseph’s. Our 3/4 class head to Camp Clayton this week and our 5/6 class travel to Launceston’s Carnacoo campsite next week. Camps are an important rite of passage for students and are often the highlights for the students primary school experiences. A huge thank you to Mrs Reynolds, Mr Jones and Mr Semmens for their time and commitment given to our students to enable these experiences to happen.

This year we have had a  number of students participate in the Children’s University.  This program is designed to encourage students and their families to engage in a range of activities outside the school setting that encourage learning alongside and with their families.  Today many of them are graduating as an acknowledgement of the learning that they have undertaken this year. Congratulations to:

Calin Jones - Gold Diploma

Olivia Oats - CU Award for 30 hrs

William Oats - CU Award Bronze

Chelsea Jones - CU Award Silver

Spencer Jones - CU Award Bronze

Harper Gilleece - CU Award Bronze

Xzavier Viney - CU Award Silver

Clay Morgan - CU Award Bronze

What a wonderful day. Perfect weather and terrific engagement and attendance from our students. Very humbling to see so many trying their best in many scenarios.

Thanks to the P and F for their support in hosting the Colour Fun Run. A fabulous way to finish the day.  

On Saturday 11th November, a team of students went to Somerset to participate in this annual competition. The team of Year 4-6 students had been preparing for this day for 5 months. We were super proud of how maturely these students participated in the day.  Resilience was tested as the start of the day presented some challenges as the robots and codes did not perform as expected. Throughout the day through teamwork and persistence our students were successful. Part of the day required a presentation to a panel about an innovation project. The students were well prepared and spoke with clarity and confidence. The team was awarded first place for their ideas. A huge thank you to Ms Bounds and Mr Semmens for the numerous hours of expertise and support in preparing the students for the day.

During this term the School Board has been working hard on updating our jewellry and hair policy. This policy was last looked at in 2015. It is important for schools to reflect on their policies to ensure that they have current and timely expectations about issues around the school. Being part of a school community has many benefits. Alongside the benefits is a responsibility to ensure that we are aware and meeting the expectations and standards for appearance. This policy will become effective immediately. The main impact this will have for the remainder of the year is for anyone with hair that is longer than shoulder length as they will be asked to tie it back. If hair is tied back the ties and clips should be of school colours. Students should also only be wearing sleepers or studs to school, keeping more decorative jewellery for home.  Please take the time and read this policy and discuss this with your child if needed. 

Next year the board will be looking to update the school uniform policy.  Thanks to all those who have responded to the survey providing us with feedback.

On Thursday, 16th November the SRC held a Crazy Sock Day and Staff vs Students Soccer match! We raised a total amount of $147.00. All money raised will be donated to the Archbishiops Samaritan Fund.