Dear Families,

The year is fast drawing to a close with just over two weeks of the school term left. We are a hive of activity as the school prepares for the end of year celebrations and events.

Next Wednesday all students will be provided with a sumptuous Christmas lunch prepared and served by our wonderful Mrs Riley and her team of Grade 6 helpers, our up and coming chefs.  Thank you Mrs Riley and our Grade 6 helpers!

Over the past few weeks teachers have been completing student assessments and writing reports.  Kinder Portfolios will be sent home on Thursday 9 December and Prep – Grade 6 Reports will be sent home to parents on Monday 13 December along with class placements.

We are all looking forward to recognising and celebrating the achievements of our students at our Grade 6 Presentation Assembly next Thursday 9 December at the Civic Centre (4.00 pm - 6.00 pm), and at our Celebration Assemblies for ECE and Primary classes which will be held at school on Wednesday 15 December.  

Again to comply with current health advice and physical distancing requirements only parents of recipients receiving an award will be invited to attend our Celebration assemblies.  The ECE and Primary assemblies will be held across the morning at school to present individual class awards for the most outstanding and most improved students.  The ECE (P/1, 1/2 R and 1/2 B) assembly will be held on Wednesday 15 December at 9:15 to 10:00 and the Primary Assembly ( 3/4 P,  3/4 M, 5/6 L and 5/6 V  will be held  on Wednesday 15 December. I will be contacting parents this week to invite them to attend and let them know if their child is a receiving an award.

Of course our Grade 6 students are approaching their last days at Herdsmans Cove Primary School. They're all trying their best to remain settled at school and looking forward to participating in their celebration day on Monday 13 December.   Keep up the good work until the very last day, we know you can do it! 

Our final whole school event for the year will be an excursion to New Norfolk Swimming Pool on Tuesday 14 December.  A notice will be going home with students today, including a permission form to our Prep-Grade 2 and Grade 6 students, that must be completed to enable your child to participate or they will not be able to attend on the day.  A copy of the letter is provided within this newsletter.

Carolyn Brown, Principal