Dr Carmel McGrath

Halloween Disco

A huge thanks to our P&C for organising the annual Halloween Disco last Friday night. It is always a highlight of the school community calendar, especially for our students who love to dress in costumes and celebrate with their friends and families.  Special thanks to the key organisers Fiona Caniglia, Michelle Logan and Dan Ward.  Great atmosphere and well attended by our community. 

Last week of School Term 4

As you are aware, this school year is 41 weeks in duration with 11 weeks in Term 4. Week 11 is a normal school week and our school remains open for students as in any other year. Last week I put out a survey to determine the expected number of students so that we could consider plans for our events and activities. The survey indicated approximately 87% of students will be in attendance and therefore the final week will include a combination of regular classes and alternative activities to engage students. 

What will the final week of school look like?

• Report cards will be completed by 06 Dec and sent to parents by Thursday 12 Dec
• Some celebrations will be held in week 41 including Year 6 graduation assembly and class celebrations of learning in P-6
• Allocation of 2025 classes and classroom transition activities will be scheduled for this week
• There will be scheduled periods when students may be supervised by teachers other than their regular teacher when teachers will be taken off-line to work on deep planning and preparation for 2025 in line with the Australian Curriculum
• Students may be combined into diverse groups of varying ages, depending on the activities planned such as team games, talent show, and outdoor activities.
• Tuckshop will be available
• Uniform is still expected to be worn each day
• Our OSHC service will operate as normal before and after school

Important Dates:

• Whole School Fun Day Friday 08 November 2024
• P – 3 Swim Carnival – Thursday 28 November 2024
• 4 – 6 Swim Carnival – Friday 29 November 2024 
• Instrumental Music and Choir Fortitude Valley SHS – Tuesday 26 November 2024
• Year 6 Graduation Dinner – Thursday 06 December 2024
• Year 6 Graduation Ceremony – Monday 09 December 2024
• Last Day of School 2024 - Friday 13 December 2024
• 2025 School Office opens - Monday 20 January 2025
• 2025 Staff Pupil Free Professional Training Days - Wed 22-Friday 24 January
• 2025 First day of classes for all Year Levels - Tuesday 28 January 2025