Dear parents and carers,

Week 4 has seen us continuing to work on a range of activities in a settled manner. Although having said that, we’ve been busy with classroom learning and sporting activities.
As we have now settled into the routine of school, I encourage to you check in with your children to ensure that they have enough food to stay on top of their learning each day. The children are reminded to bring their water bottle each day.

Parent Information Evening — thank you to everyone who joined us for the information evening last night.
Please check in with us at school if you missed any information related to your child’s class and their learning this year. Staff are happy to update you on the class plans for this term.

Swim Safe – As you are aware, our Swim Safe lessons for Thursday and Friday last week did not go ahead.
Please be aware that these lessons have been rescheduled for Thursday and Friday of next week (27/02 and 28/02).
As we move closer to Lent, it is time to start thinking about how we can refresh and renew ourselves – Lent will begin on Wednesday (Feb 26).

Mrs King is attending the Religious Education coordinators meeting in Canberra today.

During the first half of this year, we are participating in a pilot project, which includes working with the staff at Royal Far West via their Telecare Health system to work on both speech and occupational therapies. Although in the early stages, this project is shaping up to be very successful, in providing additional supports for both the children and staff.

Attached to this newsletter is a notification about the annual collection of residential address data that is collected as part of the census process.

Interruptions during the day – we ask that all visitors to school come to the front office, especially if you are dropping off lunch or classroom equipment or a message. What may seem something small to you, can result in quite a large distraction to the whole class, as unexpected or unfamiliar people arriving at the classroom door is of interest to all. These visits interrupt the flow of an activity.
Please leave Messages/equipment at the front office; we will get these to your children in a timely manner.

Schoolzine App – as you are aware we have moved to the Schoolzine platform for distributing information. Please take the time to install the SZapp as information is being distributed via SZapp and our website.

School counsellor – our school counsellor will be visiting three more times this term. Each year, the counselling service requires parent referral forms to be updated. I encourage you to make use of the opportunity to access support for your children.

Book Fair – this year, our book fair will be held from March 9-13. More information will be sent out closer to the event.

Asthma Plans – if your child suffers with Asthma, please ensure that you send an updated Asthma Plan to school. An asthma plan is in conjunction with your family doctor.

Winter Uniform Order – please find attached a uniform order sheet. If you require winter uniforms, please fill in the form and return it to school by Friday March 6.

Sincerely