God calls us to Respect Ourselves and others

We have the ability to be kind.

We have the choice to make right or wrong!

God has given us a gift to live and to protect others!

God has given us love and worship for ever.

God has given us parents to protect us.

God will trust us for ever and ever.

We rely on each other.       

Harry Krebbs

Reminder

Please remember to make sure your children bring a drink bottle to school as the bubblers are still not in use.

Council Ranger

If you have dropped off or collected your children from school over the last few weeks you would have noticed that the council rangers have been patrolling. In addition, some of you may not have noticed, but there has also been an unmarked police car patrolling during this same time. These patrols have not been initiated by the school. These patrols have been occurring at many schools in the area as a reminder of the rules in school zones. Most times this results in a warning and a reminder of the rules but sometimes it does mean a fine so please be mindful that you are following the rules. The safety of our students is very important, these people are only doing their job in reminding people of this so please treat them with respect. There have been concerns that the ranger has been taking photos. This is to identify the street signage and the number plates of cars, they are not taking photos of students. Should you have an issue with this please contact the council.

Parent Communication

During remote learning teachers were able to communicate effectively with parents during the day via Dojo. As teachers are now teaching all day they are unable to teach their class and maintain that same level of immediate contact. If you send messages to teachers please be mindful of this, if you need to get a message through to your child it is best to go through the office so that it is not missed. If you have a concern you need to discuss, academic or otherwise,  please ring the office and make an appointment to speak to the teacher. Remember that teachers are entitled to their weekend and time with their families at night. Can I please ask that you are respectful of staff in your communication, remember to speak to staff the way you like yourself and members of your family to be spoken to.

This is the last newsletter for the term, it is hard to believe that we are heading towards the end of the year. This is the time of the year when you can truly marvel at God’s creation. It is amazing how the trees and plants know it is time to wake up and it seems like it just happens overnight. I hope you all enjoy your time away from routine over the holidays and are able to get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather and notice the beauty in God’s creation.