The current world climate is posing many challenges at the moment. It is important that during these times we all work together to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our community. The school is acting on advice from the Department of Education and is committed to implementing the recommended strategies and systems to assist in the spread of this virus. The school will continue to provide updates to our school community as the information is provided to us. Skoolbag will be the school’s official form of communication.

NAPLAN We will be using the online platform again this year for NAPLAN. On March 23, our Year 3 and 5 students will participate in a practice test which will provide the students with the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the platform and allow the staff to test our devices. The students will sit NAPLAN in May. The test window extends from May 12 to May 22. We will communicate the schedule to parents at the start of Term 2.

NAPLAN parent information

Parent Survey Thanks to those parents who have already completed the survey on paper at the parent teacher meetings. If you haven’t yet completed the survey, please click on the link below. The input of our school community is invaluable in assisting us to make decisions for ongoing school improvement. The link will be active until this Friday.

https://forms.gle/KZTNm56ysiArNNoN8

CAPA Groups This year we have made the decision to allocate a time within our weekly timetable for CAPA groups for Years 3-6 students. Our performance groups (StarStruck dance and drama, choir) will have dedicated time to rehearse, leading towards the development of higher level performance skills. Mr Voorby and Mrs Skaug have worked with the teachers to identify students who have an interest and ability in visual arts and will work on art projects for our school during this time also. The students who have not opted to be involved in these groups will have the opportunity to learn about green screen, garage band and folk dancing. In semester two, we hope to be able to add an instrumental group.

School Maintenance Update We hope to have the tree in the quiet area inspected by an arborist soon to confirm the health of this tree, allowing us to open this area again for student use. The integration works occurring in the school are almost finished except for the railings. The office block has a lovely new glass door, which provides a fresh look to this area. We will continue the work in this space by replacing the other door in the near future. Our school sign is fully operational and we look forward to finishing off this area to make an appealing entrance to the school. The

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planned maintenance scope of works for this financial year is currently being quoted. If this is approved, there will be some significant work happening in our school over the coming months.

Expressions of Interest Year 7 2021 Forms were given to our Year 6 students last week regarding high school next year. Parents need to complete these forms and return to the office by Friday March 20. Our local high school provides a high quality education and the majority of our students attend this school. Remember that out of zone criteria apply to high schools as it does to primary schools. Please familiarise yourself with the requirements of the high school that you wish your child to attend well in advance. Our Year 6 teachers work closely with the high schools to share information and support a successful transition.

National Day of Action Against Bullying/Harmony Day On Friday the staff had planned a ‘Doing Things Together Day’ to acknowledge the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Harmony Day. Instead of the students working in peer support groups and visiting different classes, we have opted to continue with the activities but the students will remain with their class group in their classroom. Thank you to Michelle Hammond and Rebecca Wilson, who volunteered to be parent representative to review our current anti-bullying procedures and the current research to assist in the development of new school procedures. These will be posted on our school website later this week.

Student Activities and Achievements Congratulations to Lara who has been successful making it to state swimming and Zac has been selected as a reserve for the regional basketball team. A number of our students have expressed interest in attending zone trials for various other sports – we wish them well.

Have a great week everyone and take care.

Michelle Unterrheiner Principal

Our Tree of Values program is in full swing and the students are enjoying earning ‘smiley awards’ during the school day for demonstrating behaviours that support our school values. Last week we highlighted the value of care demonstrated in making new friends. This value encourages students to include others in class and play that they may not normally play with in order to make new friends. This week we continue our focus on care and how we are mindful of others. This is demonstrated by looking out for each other in class and play. This value also supports our school rule ‘we care’. We will explore practical ways the students can show support to their peers – listening to their ideas, learning together, being a good listener, using positive language in play and how a smile can be the beginning of new friendships. Thank you for your ongoing support of our values program and we would appreciate you having a talk to your child about encouraging others at home and school. Mrs Bailey and Mrs Bell

TERM 1 WEEK 7 WEEK 8

K/6A Chase Lisa

K/6C Zarlee Aiden

K/6T William Ruby

KB Callan, Preston Maddie, Matilda

KM Jayden, Samuel G Frankie, Sam B

KT Zac, Sienna Levi, Payton

1B Carter, Chloe Samuel, Stella

1/2M Joe, Micah Tobias, Mitchell

1/2W Madix, Imogen

2/3A Jireh, Mason

3C Livia, Harper Josie, Nate

4N Xavier, Dane Matilda MD, Rhianna

4/5L Ava, Natalie Jonah, Ivy

5/6H Okyanus, Chloe Bobby, Benjamin

5/6L Finley, Will Clare, Charlton

TERM 1 WEEK 7 WEEK 8

K/6A Kyrie Umar

K/6C Wyatt

K/6T Oscar Alex

KB Leila Blake

KM Harry Elijah

KT Oscar Zoe

1B Parker Chloe

1/2M Asher Fletcher

1/2W Jacob

2/3A Pia

3C Evie Mila

4N Jada Jonah M

4/5L Cooper Alliss

5/6H Mackenzie Cohen

5/6L Tyson West

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM and first P&C meeting for the year. It was so lovely to see so many new, fresh faces that are so eager and motivated to make a difference within the school community. As everyone was made aware there are so many different ways you can help out without having to attend the P&C meeting, by joining a subcommittee or volunteering to help with different fundraising or various school events. All help big or small is always welcome. Let me introduce you to the committees for this year.

P & C EXECUTIVE

PRESIDENT: Jody Pavlou

VICE PRESIDENT: Emily Baker

TREASURER: Kristy Morris

ASSISTANT TREASURER: Ali Collins

SECRETARY: Sarah Blatchford

ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Michelle Hammond Sub Committees Canteen Co-Ordinator: Leila Finch

Uniform Shop Co-Ordinator: Leila Finch

Garden Committee Co-Ordinator: Maree Turner

Fundraising Co-Ordinator: Beth Curran and Angela Fife-Jackson

Grants Co-Ordinator: Jonathon Wood and Kylie Evans

P&C meetings are held once a month and sub committee meetings as needed. Anyone is able to attend these meetings at anytime. If you have any ideas or would like to join a committee please let us know by emailing pandc@ceps.org.au. We have some great goals and fundraising ideas planned for this year. We will keep you updated via the newsletter, Facebook page and SkoolBag app on all the happenings with the P&C.

Thank you for all of your continued support

Emily Baker

Thank you to the families that donated to our last cake stall. 5/6H raised $286. We will continue cake stalls at a later date.

Leila Finch

Our new white polos have arrived, just in time for school photos. We also have jackets in stock in both our warm fleece and shell jackets. Our uniform shop is open every Tuesday and Friday from 2.30pm until 3.30pm. New order forms are available from the school office.

Uniform Committee.

Gardening day on Thursday 19 has been postponed until further notice.

Thank you!

Maree Turner

It is hard to believe we are up to week 8 in Term 1 already.

We hope that everyone has received the Eggcellent Meal Deal notes, this meal deal is on Thursday March 26. On the menu we have a hot chicken and gravy roll, with a Licks pink lemonade iceblock for $6.50. The iceblocks in the meal deal are an everyday item and made with 99% real fruit juice. Our meal deals are order only and all orders must be in the lunch order box by 9.15am, Thursday March 19. No late orders will be accepted. With all of our meal deals we have cut off dates and times due to ordering. No regular canteen menu will be available on this day.

Please remind your children to hand in their lunch orders on time, we have noticed quite a few children especially on Fridays handing in late orders. Late orders puts pressure on canteen volunteers and may result in orders not being filled. Thank you for your cooperation.

On our new menu we have changed the way nuggets are ordered. Nuggets are now available in the following quantities:

4 nuggets: $3; 6 nuggets: $4; and 8 nuggets: $5.

The Term 2 roster will go home over the next few weeks. If you are able to volunteer please fill out the canteen volunteer note in the office.

This week - Eggcellent Meal Deal orders are due Thursday, March 19. Orders must be in the lunch order box by 9.15am. No late orders will be accepted.

Leila Finch and the canteen committee.

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Leila Finch 8.45am – 2pm Victoria Lipscombe 11.30am – 2pm

Michelle Hammond Susan Rees 8.45am – 2pm

Rebecca Cornish Ali Collins 8.45am – 2pm

Andrew Tiller Beth Curran 8.45am – 2pm

Leila Finch Kristy Morris 8.45am – 2pm Kim Biddleston 11.30am – 2pm

Mon 23 Mar Tue 24 Mar Wed 25 Mar Thu 26 Mar Fri 27 Mar

Leila Finch 8.45am – 2pm Nicki Morgan 11.30am – 2pm

Kim McConnell 8.45am – 2pm Rebecca Howard 11.30am – 2pm

Leila Finch 8.45am – 2pm Belinda Sheridan 10.30am – 2pm

Katrina D’Alessandro Emma Whittle 8.45am – 2pm

Leila Finch Cath Hetherington 8.45am – 2pm Elle Duffy 11.30am – 2pm

Mon 30 Mar Tue 31 Mar Wed 1 Apr Thu 2 Apr Fri 3 Apr

Leila Finch Belinda Bow 8.45am – 2pm

Leila Finch 8.45am – 2pm

Leila Finch 8.45am – 2pm Cornelia Bunn 11.30am – 2pm

Marley Harris Jo Finn 8.45am – 2pm Nicole Hardman 11.30am – 2pm

Leila Finch Marley McDonald 8.45am – 2pm

Calendar Term 1 2020 WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8 Mar

16 17 18 19

20 National Day of Action Against Bullying

Harmony Day 9 Mar

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25 26

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10 Mar/Apr

30 School Photos

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Blue Day for Autism

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11 Apr

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8 9 Last Day Term 1

Good Friday