2021, Term 2, Week 2 Newsletter
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
Community Conversation
On Monday evening our School Advisory Council, school leaders and parents participated in our second Community Conversation facilitated by Mr. Tony Dalton. The evening continued on from the conservation in Term 1 and was a very productive, informative and worthwhile discussion for the benefit of our school community. The purpose of the conversation and workshop activities was to converse about how we can best support our school in maintaining and growing our enrolments to ensure we can offer the best possible learning experiences, programs and outcomes for our students. The process was continued on Wednesday afternoon at our school staff meeting and we will be holding a final conversation at a later date to give more parents the opportunity to participate. If this is something you would like to be part of please contact me to express your interest. If any parent or carer would like to know more about this process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. I am happy to explain the process and discussions so far.
Learning Walk
I am strongly encouraging any parent available to come and join us for our next learning walk on Tuesday 4th May at 9.30am. These walks are an opportunity to come and engage with the learning that is happening in the classrooms and get a feel for the activities that allow your children to learn. Every parent that has attended so far has found the experience very valuable. Please see the link below to book your spot.
Irish Festival
This weekend is the Koroit and District Irish Festival. I thank the amazing work done so for by the Parents and Friends Irish Festival Team. The amount of work going on behind the scenes is incredible, it is amazing the time and effort people are willing to put in to support the students of our school. We are truly blessed to have such a willing and able parent group. I wish all organisers, coordinators and volunteers contributing to our Irish Festival fundraising efforts the best of luck this weekend. Thank you.
ANZAC Day School Leaders
Thank you to the four school leaders that represented our school on ANZAC Day at the Koroit War Memorial. Our students laid a wreath created by our school’s Hands on Learning team. Our school leaders represented our school with responsibility and respect, two of our SWPBS core values. Please see some images of our school leaders laying the wreath below.
Building Project Update
You may have noticed that our building works have come to a stop. Our project is experiencing another delay, this time due to a timber shortage in the building sector. The demand for timber is currently outweighing supply levels. This is mainly due to the increase in residential building projects on the back of State Government buildings grants. I will continue to keep our community informed of developments where they are made aware to the school.
SWPBS - Sports Shed
This week I have shared our SWPBS behaviours for the Sports Shed. Our students use the sports shed every day to collect and return equipment as well as for Hands on Learning each Thursday. The senior students who facilitate the lending of sports equipment at recess and lunchtimes have been doing a tremendous job.
Have a fantastic Irish Festival Weekend,
Kind regards,
Nick Murrell
Principal
ANZAC Day School Leaders
Students of the Week
PEACE LOVE RESPECT AWARD:
Jaxon Leishman for demonstrating respectful, responsible and safe behaviour at school. Jaxon has a positive attitude in all school activities. He is kind and respectful to everyone, including teachers. He is always fair and encouraging when playing games at recess and lunch. Jaxon can be counted on to be a good friend. Congratulations Jaxon.
Room 3
Ada Leishman for always being a responsible learner. She always shares her ideas during class discussion and listens respectfully when others are speaking. Ada completes set tasks without a fuss and this week completed a fabulous weekend recount. Well done Ada!
Lydia Andriessen for always being respectful to her peers, teachers and other adults. She always uses her manners and is super polite. Lydia is kind and caring, and will always go out of her way to assist others. You are a star Lydia!
Room 4
Harvey Porter for being a fabulous leader in room 4 and showing a very responsible attitude to all aspects of his learning. He is always organised, focused on the task at hand and consistently finishing his work to a wonderful standard, then helping other classmates. Harvey is a respectful and kind friend to all. Keep up the great work Harvey!
Sadie Langdon for being a respectful and a responsible student. She is a fantastic friend to all in room 4, ensuring everyone is happy and knows what to do. Sadie is respectful of those around her and often helps others without being asked which shows her very kind responsible nature. Congratulations Sadie, keep up the great work!
Room 5
Logan Harlock for his amazing, positive, friendly and respectful attitude in the classroom. Your cheerful smile makes our classroom a better place.
Niamh McGoldrick for showing her responsible nature with her leadership and friendliness in the classroom. Niamh is always happy to help others and she does this in a friendly, organised way. Well done, Niamh.
Room 7
Arli Langdon - For her considerate and respectful approach to learning and classroom life. Arli does not hesitate when others need assistance, lending a thoughtful and compassionate approach and spreading kindness throughout the class.
Jobe Wilson - For his responsible learning efforts, contributing to class discussions and getting involved in activities. Jobe has been very inclusive of his peers both in the class and when playing basketball on the court.
Hall
Amber Hallowell for being a responsible and organised learner in many work tasks, cooperating well with her peers and sharing more ideas. Well done Amber.
Ella McLaren for always being safe in her interactions with everyone. Ella, you have a positive attitude and caring approach towards everyone, demonstrating good teamwork in all tasks. Well done Ella.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Eleanor Huckstepp who is celebrating a birthday at this time.
Learning Walk Tuesday 4/5/21
Come and see Learning in Action
We are conducting another Learning Walk on Tuesday, May 4th from 9.30 - 11.00 am. The curriculum area for this Learning Walk will be Literacy. The previous Learning Walks conducted this year have been a very valuable experience for the parents/carers who attended.
If you would like to book in for this Learning Walk, please reply using the form link below. There is also some more information about what a Learning Walk is in this same form link.
All Welcome
Please book your attendance here
Thank you,
Nick Murrell
Principal
Term 2 Canteen Roster
Wednesday Canteen - Expression of Interest
Thank you to Chloe Harlock for taking on the Canteen Coordinator for our school this year. This year we are planning to recommence selling items from the canteen window one lunchtime per week. We are exploring the possibility of this being a Wednesday. This would allow our students another 'special' day in the week, apart from lunch order Friday. However, with this idea comes the need for more volunteers and on two days throughout the week. In order to determine if this concept is worthwhile pursuing, can you please list your name, using the form below, if you would be willing and able to help on a Wednesday canteen roster selling items to the students. The shift would be approximately 1.20 pm - 2 pm on a Wednesday. Thanks for your consideration.
Chloe Harlock and Nick Murrell
2022 Enrolments Now Open!
School Banking
Koroit & District Kindergarten Fundraiser
Emmanuel College Enrolments
St Brigid's Traditional Music
