Dear Parents, Staff and Students,

This week we commence by expressing a HUGE THANK YOU to Lee Carter, Mick Betson, Adam Davis, Larry Davis, Paul and Selina Mascoll and Yul Scott, our fantastic crew of volunteers who did such an impressive job painting our gym at last Friday’s Painting Bee.  There will be a short, follow up Painting Bee tomorrow afternoon to complete the job with a second coat. If you are able to assist please contact the office tomorrow.

Last night a group of 20 parents attended our English Online Interview which our year Prep to 2 students are participating in.  We trust that the evening provided useful information regarding this assessment which has been introduced by the DEECD this year.

We would also like to thank Marc Taylor and his family who this week kindly donated a telescope to the school.  We look forward to Marc training us on its capabilities and then seeing it being used in classrooms. Thank you!

Last week we acknowledged the wonderful performance of our students in the University of New South Wales English Competition.  Our congratulations are also extended to Elizabeth Murdoch who achieved a Distinction for her efforts. Well done Elizabeth!

At our final assembly of 2008 ‘The Louise Trollope Award’ was awarded to Ashleigh Coates. This award is presented annually to an inspirational year 5 student. Ashleigh’s name was inscribed on our perpetual shield which is displayed at the office. It was also decided that we would introduce a replica shield which the winning student would be able to keep. Our replica shield has finally arrived and will be presented to Ashleigh tomorrow afternoon.

Kiralee Collings is the recipient of this week’s Principal’s Award for her amazing efforts in writing where she is making great use of our THRASS charts to record her thoughts. Fantastic work Kiralee!

Regards,
Glenn & Diane