Dear Families

I would like to welcome all students, parents and staff back to school for term 3.

We have had a very settled start to term 3 and our students are working really hard on some interesting units of work.

Mrs  Balhatchet’ s 5/6 class are learning about Antarctica; Ms Lovell’s 4/5 class are refining their persuasive writing skills and learning about endangered animals; Mrs Clark and Miss Prior 3/4’s are completing a unit on Earth and Space Sciences - Night and Day and learning to write persuasive text; Miss Rizzolo’s 2/3 class are completing a unit on Australia and the world and are learning about them by mapping their special features; Miss Street’s 1/2’s  are finding out about Mini Beasts and learning to write information reports; Miss Levett’s Preps are also learning about Mini Beasts and Kinder are finding out about planets and the Solar System and of course, all classes are working really hard on their literacy and numeracy skills.

We also have great things planned for across the school such as the Swimming and Water Safety Program (Grade 3 - 5), Grade 5/6 excursion to Mawson’s Hut and the Museum. Book Week activities and our Book Week Parade just to name a few.

Our annual Book Week Parade will be held on Friday 19 August, and I am looking forward to seeing the incredible costumes that students and staff create. Come dressed as a character from your favourite book – remember the important thing is imagination and creativity not an expensive costume.  It’s amazing how far cereal boxes, tin foil and sticky tape will go in creating an amazing costume!  This year's theme "Dreaming With Eyes Open." Unfortunately, due to limited space we will be unable to invite parents along this year, so that we can ensure covid safe practices are maintained.

Swimming and Water Safety commences on 22 August for students in Grades 3 – 5 for two weeks.   I would like to see full participation in these sessions. Full daily attendance is required, as each child is assessed, and individual programs are developed to support Departmental requirements.  The benefits of participation are many and with your support and encouragement, your child will develop swimming and water safety skills and have great fun during the program.  Participation times are as follows: 

 We are so proud of Mr Milne who has won a Principal position at Franklin Primary School.  We thank him for his contribution to our school and community.  I would also like to extend a congratulations to Mrs Kitto who has been appointed Assistant Principal to the end of year.  

Carolyn Brown, Principal