Acting Principal's Report

Academic Achievement AWARDS

I must start my report with the highlight at yesterday’s assembly being the presentation of the Triple A certificates. At the end of each term class teachers choose one student who is excelling in a particular area of learning in Mathematics, English or Inquiry Studies. 24 students received awards for a variety of achievements. Some students received their award for two areas of learning which is quite an achievement. I would like to congratulate the following students for their high achievements this term.

Prep

– Tyson B, Ella W, Tanesha S, Joel C.

Grade 1

– Layla-Jane B, Atty C, Chelsea J Ben M, Kyan P.

Grade 2 –

Ben R, Sarah C, Luke Van O, Mitchell B.

Grade 3

– Kristopher D, Alisha M, Monica B.

Grade 4

– Corey P, Matthew C, Jake Y-M.

Grade 5

– Oska M-P, Keely McK.

Grade 6

– Josh S, Rhianna B, Daniel M.

The AAA Award for Grade 5GO will be presented at the last assembly for the year next Wednesday 22 nd December. Parents of the recipient will be notified shortly.

Student Leadership Roles for 2012

Grade 5 students have been given the opportunity to prepare an Expression Of interest for a variety of roles as leaders for Year 6. The students were asked to respond in writing to the following questions:

What makes a good leader?

Why would you be a good leader?

In which leadership area/s would you like to lead?

Interested students will present their prepared brief to their peers during the week. Senior students will have the opportunity to vote but Senior School teachers, in consultation with Leadership, will make the final decision.

Student Leadership roles for next year include:

School Captains

House Captains

Environment Leaders

SRC

Peer Support

The Student Leaders for 2012 will be announced at the final school assembly on Wednesday 22nd December.

Christmas Concert

It was about time we had a fine evening for our school concert and last Thursday was definitely that. The students all performed beautifully, smiled broadly and had their parents and teachers alike enthralled. It was wonderful to see the paparazzi out again securing just the right spot to get that special photo and the picnic rugs spread out over the oval. It certainly made for a wonderful atmosphere. Thanks to parents for assisting the children with the various costumes and to the staff for preparing their students so well.

Year 6 News

All our Year 6 students are out of the school today and are attending their 2012 secondary school for Orientation Day. This is another stage of their move from the Primary School into Secondary and even though the students are excited about the day many feel anxious. We wish all our year 6 students good luck for today and look forward to hearing the various ‘stories’. We also wish the Year 6 students all the best for Graduation next Monday 19th December.

Reports

This is a reminder to parents that reports will come home next Monday.

Helpers’ Morning Tea

Our Helpers’ Morning Tea attracted a big crowd this year. Obviously news of the staff cooking skills has spread. Thanks to all who attended and to staff for providing such yummy food.

Sue Flanagan

Acting Principal

Monday 19th December

Reports home today.

Grade 6 Graduation in the Gym

Tuesday 20th December

Grade 6 Excursion Casey Race Pool

Wednesday 21st December

Final Assembly 2.15pm for 2..30pm start

Final day of instruction for students 3.15pm dismissal

STUDENTS RESUME 2nd FEBRUARY 2012