Newsletter 72 9th October 2024

Principal News

Welcome to Week 2!

Principal messages

As mentioned, we have a very busy term.

Our Book Fair will run from Monday 4^th of November to Friday 8^th November.  This is a wonderful opportunity to buy some gifts as we are leading into Christmas.

Students Returning 2025 - We are asking parents to provide information to assist our school plan for the 2025 school year.  A survey note will be sent home over the coming days please fill out and return to class teacher. Please let your child’s classroom teacher know should your circumstances change in the next few months for 2025.

Basketball with our amazing ATSICH Mentors will be returning for our Year 2 and Year 3 students.  This will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday again for 5 weeks.  The basketball will start in week 3. 

Thank you to Uncle Patrick for his work with our students in preparation for Awakening Spirits.  Please ensure you purchase tickets for Awakening Spirits.  This free event is on October 17th at the MECC.

We are very excited about the visit from the Pioneer State High School Concert Band.  They will be playing at 9 am on Friday 11th in the hall.  All parents and carers are welcome.

Chappy Peter and Aunty Wave are busy organising book packs. Families will be notified about the book packs later in the term.

Our PBL Expectations and reminders for weeks 1 and 2: -

Be a learner

Be respectful

Be safe

Prep Parent Information Session - Thursday 14th November 9:00-9:30. Prep students for 2025 are invited to our whole school transition morning on November 26^th times are confirmed as 9:30-10:30 am.  Meet at the UCA at 9:20 am with your parents and go to your new classroom.  Booklists will be handed out.

Orientation Day Term 4, Week 9

Tuesday, 26th of November

8:30 am to 2:30 pm

* All 2025 Year 7 students who are enrolled to attend Pioneer State High school are invited to a full day of Orientation.  PARENTS PROVIDE TRANSPORT to and from Pioneer State High School.

Adjusted Date for week 10, 3^rd December Canelands and Lagoon, term 4 – Tuesday year 5 and year 6;

Adjusted Date for week 11, 12^th December – due to the swimming carnival being on in week 11 there will be no colour run in term 4;

Save these dates: - Check Facebook posts from the school and P and C. Always ask your child’s teacher if you are unsure about events in the school (dates, times and venue). Check with staff on duty in the mornings at the UCA. Check with staff at the pickup gates each afternoon.

Future Dates: - Pre-Prep Program

MySchool term 4-

17th October, 31st October

C and K Kindy dates term 4-

10th October, 24th October, 7th November

Parent Information Session - Thursday 14th November 9:00-9:30.

17th October, week 4, Awakening Spirits at the Mackay Entertainment Centre;

1st November, term 4, week 5 - Halloween Disco;

11^th November, term 4, week 7 – Remembrance Day Ceremony 11:45-12:15 pm (all welcome);

2nd December, term 4, week 10 - Awards Day;

4^th December, Term 4, week 10 – Sladey Celebration Day “Petting Zoo”;

5th December, term 4, week 10 - Christmas Concert;

6th December, term 4, week 10 -Swimming Carnival;

ADJUSTED DATE BY POPULAR REQUEST 4th December, term 4, week 10- Year 6 Graduation Ceremony Surf Club (staff, parents or carers and graduating year 6 student to attend only);

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Angie Malone

Principal Slade Point State School

Admin

School  Office Hours:  8:00 am to 3:15 pm.

Please note - the phone may not be answered outside of these times.

P & C

Slade Point P & C would like to invite Parents and Carers to their next meeting held on Thursday 10th October.  At 

Awakening Spirits

Library News

Our upcoming bookfair is fast approaching! If you're looking for some stocking stuffers, this is the place to come..... Mrs Bishop looks forward to viewing the wish lists of all of our students.

Halloween Alternative

The Light Party is a Free Community Event held at the Blue Water Quay on the 31st of October as an alternate to Halloween.
Dress up as your favourite light-hearted, positive character & complete a passport of fun activities with the kids!! The activities are based around a historical figure, Martin Luther who lived in the 1500s. You will learn about his life and faith and how he was used to bring the light to the medieval dark ages. Join us for a whole bunch of fun and celebration!