IMPORTANT NOTICES

What if my child is unwell?

Any child who is showing signs of illness or feeling unwell, must stay at home.

If a child is showing signs of illness at school, the school will contact the parent or carer to collect the child.

Champion Awards

Congratulations to the following staff and student recipients of the Term 4 2021 Champion Awards. Your contribution to our school is commendable-

Inclusion

• Ruby Eagleton for-
  • Always going above and beyond to include students and staff.
  • Always being supportive and diligent in her work to ensure the best outcomes for students.
  • Interacting with all students and staff in an inspirational way regardless of the circumstances.
  • Demonstrating dedication and commitment to supporting and providing for students.
• Tobias, 5B for-
  • Always showing kindness and consideration for all he encounters.
  • Including all people
  • Making new arrivals to our school feel comfortable
  • Always offering to assist anyone in need or distress

Innovation

• Miss Zayn Al-Abadin for-
  • Demonstrating a commitment to improving her knowledge of using iPads and integrating interesting lessons with the use of technology
  • Running lunch time iPad sessions for staff
  • Providing support in the use of iPads
• Simon, 3T for-
  • A depth of knowledge and willingness to share and help others with digital technologies

Curriculum

• Miss Kahli McLeod for-
  • Demonstrated reflective practices and continual improvement in how she teaches.
  • Demonstrated excellence during her 3L training and Writing Community of Practice involvement
• Nerea F, 6Z for-
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the marking guide for assessments, and explaining the marking guide to her peers.

Wellbeing

• Mrs Keryn Heenan for-
  • Always looking out for staff and student well-being
  • Organising well-being events
  • Going out of her way to make sure everyone is OK
  • Being a champion with acts of kindness in abundance
• Bonnie, 3T for-
  • Demonstrating a caring and supportive attitude placing others’ needs ahead of her own.

Christmas Dance Concert

Our Christmas Dance Concert for Years Prep-2 will be held in the hall on Tuesday 7^th December. Please see the flier attached to this newsletter. The performances will be held at the following times:

• Session One: Year 2 - 9:00am-9:30am
• Session Two: Prep - 9:45am-10:15am
• Session Three: Year 1 - 10:30am-11:00am

Please see flyer below for more details.  

Term 4 Art Show

The Faces of New Farm Art Show will be available for viewing before and after school. We look forward to viewing the work of students from years Prep B, Prep M, Prep E, 1S, 1MS, 2M, 3/4A, 4C and 4G. The display will be set up on the veranda outside the Art room (go downstairs under the hall building).

PBL Award Term 4 Week 7 Focus: Be Responsible in the Eating Area

Due to unforseen circumstances, the Tuckshop will be closed for the remainder of the school year, with the exception of ice cream and drink sales from the counter at second break on Fridays. 

Library awards for 2021

Borrowing

Library class borrowing has now finished for the year.

Please return all library books to the library for stocktaking and preparation for 2022.

Second Hand Book Drive

Thank you to everyone who purchased books at the second-hand book drive!

Also, a big thank you to P&C president Louise Ware for the organization, and Natalie Chin for helping at the stall.

All money raised will go towards new books for the new library opening next year!!

Happy Reading and Learning!

Mrs. Angela Lamb