Dear Herdsmans Cove Primary School Community,

As we approach the halfway point of the school term, we are excited to share some important updates and announcements with you. It has been an eventful journey so far, and we are grateful for the support and enthusiasm of our students, parents, staff, and the broader community.

I’m excited to announce that I have won the role of Principal at Herdsmans Cove Primary School. I am eagerly looking forward to working collaboratively with students, staff, families, and the community to continue fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment. Plans for 2024 are already well underway and it is shaping up to be a wonderful year.

I would also like to share with you some important dates coming up on our events calendar:

*  Thursday 7 December - Christmas Stall

*  Monday 11 December - Year 6 Leaver's Celebration - Big Day Out

*  Wednesday 13 December - Mrs Riley's Whole School Christmas Lunch

*  Thursday 14 December - Performance Assembly including class awards for Prep-Grade 6 at school - 10.00 a.m.

*  Friday 15 December - 2024 Class placements and reports home to families

*  Monday 18 December - Whole School Fun Day at Oatlands (9.15 am - 1.00 pm)

*  Tuesday 19 December - Year 6 Leaver's Assembly - 11.00 a.m. at Brighton Civic Centre

*  Wednesday 20 December - Last day for Kindergarten students

*  Wednesday 20 December - Step up day (meet and greet your 2024 class)

*  Thursday 21 December - Last day for students

As the community is well aware, COVID-19 continues to circulate, and it is impacting our daily lives, including our school. We kindly request that if your child is unwell, please keep them at home. This precautionary measure is crucial to safeguard the health and well-being of our students and staff.

The recent rise in cases has also affected staffing levels at the school. We appreciate your understanding and support during these challenging times. Together, we can ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone.

With the warmer weather upon us, we want to remind students to wear helmets when riding bikes or scooters to school. Safety is our top priority, and we encourage all students to set a positive example by following this important rule. Let's work together to make sure every journey to and from school is a safe one.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to the well-being of our school community. We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to a successful second half of the last term.

Best regards,

Tobin McColl, Principal