Newsletter 96 - 21st May 2025
Principal's News
Welcome to Week 5!
The last few weeks have been busy and enjoyable for staff and students.
I would like to thank Mrs Bishop and the school community for the wonderful support at the Book Fair.
Under 8’s Day will be on May 23rd at 1:30-2:30. There will be photos taken on the day to be shared with community, parents and carers. Thank you to our Student Council, Miss Causon and Support Staff for helping on the day.
We are all very excited about our Sports Day on the 30th of May. All carers, parents and community are welcome to come and watch, cheer and enjoy this wonderful day.
LEAP PROGRAM: It is with great excitement that I am announcing the Term 2 LEAP into Pioneer opportunity on Tuesday the 27th of May Week 6. The focus will be on history, with engaging activities such as a mini excavation site filled with hidden treasures for them to find using real tools and techniques. Selected year 6 students will be going over to Pioneer for the Leap Program.
Details - Who: Year 6 students who have achieved A-B in History and English.
When: Tuesday 27th of May 2025 (Week 6)
Time: 08:30am to approx. 10:30am
Transport: Students make their own way to Pioneer, and we transport them back to their primary schools between 11am and 11:30am.
WHITSUNDAY VOICES: The staff are very proud to announce that the Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 classes will be invited to attend Whitsunday Voices again in term 3.
Tickets will be on sale from the office over the next month. Students who purchase a ticket with be transported to and from Whitsunday voices by bus. Cost is $8.00 per student. Payment is required before you can attend.
More information will be distributed in upcoming weeks. However, the following authors will be focused on: -
Year 5 and 6 – George Ivanoff
Kate and Jol Temple - Year 3 and Year 4
YOUNGER YEARS (later in the year) : Year Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students will be watching a live Puppet Show – called Wombat Stew. This is a totally free event. The Puppet show will be on the 2nd of September (this is a Tuesday).
EVENT REMINDERS
A reminder about more new and exciting events that the school is offering: -
Leap into Pioneer – 27th May Week 6
Cutters Program – Week 4 to Week 7
Sports Day - Friday 30 May week 6
Community Breakfast week 7 Tuesday 3rd June
Dress up like a Fluro Pen 5th June (raising money for Stationary Aide)
NAIDOC – week 10 Thursday June 26th
Puppet Show – September 2nd (Times TBC)
SCHOOL AWARDS AND SUCCESSES
Celebrating our Successes: - Students have already received a large number of tokens for their excellent behaviour and leaning. Our Sladey Superstars has been very successful, and many students have received awards.
During parades, we are always celebrating the great behaviour displayed by our students. Students of the week are presented with a certificate, and students who have 100% attendance for the week - spin the wheel of attendance. Students are also presented with their 25 Token Emerald Certificate, and then their 50, 75 and 100 Token badges each week.
Facilities and Maintenance: -
Year 4 and Year 2 have had electronic screens installed in classrooms in week 4.
It is very exciting that our projectors and screens have been updated. Year 5, Year 4 and Year 3 have all had screens updated. Prep-1 and Year 2 have new screens installed now and we hope to continue the upgrades next year for two more classrooms.
Our administration building exterior will be painted this term. Please be mindful about safety around the painters and their equipment.
A Block will have some painting and refurbishment completed. Work is currently under way and hopefully will be completed next week.
I am very pleased to announce that All Modular Buildings will have boarding added underneath and around the open sections. This will commence over the next few weeks.
Our PBL Expectations and reminders for weeks 5 and 6: -
Be safe – Keep your hands and feet, to yourself
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Angela Malone. Acting Principal
Admin News
Admin Hours - 8:00am to 3:15pm.
Please note - the phone may not be answered outside of these times.
Late Slips:
If your child arrives at school after 8:45, they will need to enter via Admin and collect a late slip for their teacher.
Student Resource Scheme fees:
ALL fees are now due. Please make arrangement for payment as soon as possible. We require payment of these fees so that we are able to continue to provide extra resources such as ipads for your child.
Payment methods are :
- QParents
- BPoint. Click on the invoice emailed to you & you are able to make payment with your debit or credit card.
- Centrepay
- EFTPOS or cash in the school office
- Bank Transfer
CEC News
P&C
Please donate packet of Glow sticks for Student Council to sell at the Disco.
Student Council
🌟 Under Eights Day 2025 – Celebrating Play and Discovery! 🌟On Friday 23rd May, we will be celebrating Under Eights Day — a special day dedicated to recognising and enjoying the early years of childhood through fun, engaging, and meaningful activities. This year’s theme is:
“Unleashing Scientific Thinking Through Play "Our Student Council, with the wonderful support of Miss Causon, has been working hard to plan a fantastic afternoon full of hands-on experiences, experiments, and playful learning. These activities will encourage our younger students to explore, ask questions, and think like young scientists — all while having loads of fun! A big thank you to Miss Causon and our amazing Student Council for their creativity, planning, and effort in organising what is sure to be a memorable and exciting afternoon for our under eights!
JC ACTION SPORTS
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