Dear Parents & Carers,
What a wonderful start to the school year we have had. It was great to catch up with many parents during our recent acquaintance night. We have certainly missed having parents around the school and look forward to re-engaging with you all in the weeks and months ahead. Our teachers are already planning excursions and incursions for this term so if you are able to volunteer to assist your class, please let your teacher know as soon as possible. Please also consider whether you may be able to join our Governing Council. Our AGM is scheduled for Tuesday 28th February at 6.30pm and we would love to see some new faces.
We have had an amazing response to the reopening of the canteen’s over-the-counter service at recess. With the recent hot weather, our slushy machine has been working overtime. Our students have certainly enjoyed having access to the canteen and being able to use money again. I give great thanks to our Year 6 students who have volunteered their time to support the well-being of their fellow students. They have done a splendid job!
On a safety note, over the last three weeks, we have had a number of students arrive at school extra early. To ensure the safety of all, can I ask that students do not arrive at school prior to 8.35am as we do not have teachers on yard duty until this time. We often start the day with behaviour or friendship issues that have arisen prior to school commencing, due to the lack of adult supervision. So your assistance with this concern is very much appreciated. If you do find that you need to drop off your child before 8.35am, please consider the Out of Hours Care programme.
Can I also ask parents and carers to use the footpaths whilst entering and leaving the school. I was watching from my window the other day whilst a car was reversing out of a parking space. Two families narrowly avoided being hit due to weaving through the parked cars. We do have a number of carpark users who arrive or depart during the hours of schooling, both parents and staff. Smaller children and toddlers are particularly hard to see therefore, I ask that you use the footpaths at all times as you enter and exit the school grounds.
In case you have forgotten, Monday 20th February is a pupil-free day where our teachers are developing their knowledge and pedagogy of Maths planning and differentiation.
I wish you all a lovely long weekend.
Warm regards, Scott