Dear Parents and Carers,         

The end of the year is fast approaching. Staff have been busy completing final assessments and preparing Semester 2 reports. Whilst there are only three weeks left, we have many exciting events ahead that we look forward to sharing with you, so please read on for more information.

Staffing Update

In good news - Phoebe Baker has been appointed as Student Welfare Officer in 2023. This program (and Phoebe running it) will be a fantastic asset to our school community! Phoebe will be employed a few hours per week, involved in projects that engage with the community and build wellbeing with our students. More details to come.

Sadly, Jacqui Mitton has resigned for family reasons. Her last day is today. I would like to thank Jacqui for her dedication to the role and wish her all the best in the future! We hope she comes back to us one day. Jacqui's Classroom Assistant position for 2023 has been advertised earlier this week. Please share with anyone you know that may be interested.

Mr Martens will commence parental leave on Monday 5th December for weeks 9 and 10. There will be a combination of teachers covering 2/3/4 for the last two weeks including Mrs Baker, Mrs Walker, Mrs Harvey and myself.

We wish Lachlan, Paige and Clementine all the best for their new arrival!

Secret Santa

This year we will be having ‘Secret Santa’ in classes. It is an opportunity for students to participate in the festive season by thinking of others. Students are invited to bring a gift to the value of $5-$10 (no more please) for someone of the same gender in their class.

On ‘Secret Santa - Gift Giving Day’ (Friday 9th Dec) students will draw a name from a hat to give their gift to. This will take part during our Christmas Fun Day. 

Upcoming events:

Tuesday 29th December - Reports

Reports released to parents on Compass.

Thursday 1st December 7pm - Presentation Night

All students to attend please in full school uniform. The event be held under the Cola.

Friday 2nd December - Cootamundra Touch 7’s 

Students that were participating on the original day need to complete a new consent on Compass please.

Sunday 4th December - Carols in the Park

All students invited to attend at Taylor Park, in full school uniform please. Students can wear a Christmas hat or accessory with their uniform if they wish.

Tuesday 6th December - P&F Meeting 7pm

Please note the change of date. A teams invite will be sent prior.

Friday 9 th December - Christmas Family Fun Day & Talent Quest

Students are invited to come to school dressed in a Christmas outfit/ colours/hat etc.

Families are invited to join us for the Talent Quest at 11:45am, followed by a sausage sizzle lunch. We need volunteers to assist cooking the BBQ, so please let the office know if you can help.

Students will do Secret Santa sharing this day also (see information above).

Tuesday 13th December - Breakfast Club Pancake Breakfast

Thanks to the generous donation of pancake mix from the Grenfell Food Hall, we will be holding a pancake breakfast. Donations of fresh berries and syrup would be appreciated please. We need volunteers to assist cooking the pancakes, so please let the office know if you can help.

Wednesday 14th December - Graduation Mass 6pm

Year 6 students and their families are required to attend. All other students are invited to support and celebrate the Year 6 students. Captains and House Captains will be announced at the Mass for 2023.

Thursday 15th December - Pool Fun Day

Whole school reward day. Please provide consent on Compass.

Friday 16th December - Last day of 2022 for students and staff

The first day of school for students in 2023 will be Wednesday 1st February.

Please contact the office if you have any questions about upcoming events.

Kind thoughts,

Melissa Hotham

​Principal