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ISSUE 1: 25th January, 2024

Principal Message

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff & Students,

Welcome to the 2024 School Year! We hope that all families have enjoyed the break and are looking forward to a rewarding year ahead.

Staff Return

Our Staff return this Monday for Staff Induction & Planning. Special welcome to our new staff members - Mrs Fiona Pike (Deputy Principal - Mental Health & Wellbeing) and Mrs Laurenca Dichiera (Prep-Year Two Learning Support Officer). We also welcome back Mrs Amilea Pacher (Year 5 Eumeralla) and Mrs Kim Taylor (Digital Technology) from Maternity Leave.

Students Return

We look forward to the return of students this Tuesday, 30th January. All school gates will be open at 8.19am. Classrooms will open at 8.45am.

Specialist Classes

Specialist classes will begin on Tuesday. This year’s Specialist teachers are - Mr Jacob Burford (Physical Education), Mr Corey Barbary (Performing Arts), Mrs Kim Taylor (Digital Technology) and Mrs Lisa Cirillo (Languages).

2024 Sports Uniform Days

Prep:

Cooinda (Mrs O’Callaghan) - Thursday & Friday

Wahroonga (Miss Moore) - Thursday & Friday

Year One:

Bundaleer (Mrs Coffey & Mrs Priestley) - Tuesday & Wednesday

Karinya (Mrs Groves) - Tuesday & Wednesday

Year Two:

Barramunga (Mrs Carmichael) - Tuesday & Friday

Waminda (Mrs Collins) - Monday & Friday

Year Three:

Narooma (Mrs Beckwith) - Monday & Tuesday

Dourim (Mrs Kotsiakos & Mrs Irvin) - Monday & Tuesday

Year Four:

Illawarra (Mrs Willersdorf) - Monday & Tuesday

Myalla (Mrs Rowles) - Monday & Wednesday

Kyema (Mrs Johnson) - Monday & Thursday

Year Five:

Minga (Mrs Deacon) - Monday & Wednesday

Eumeralla (Mrs Gunn & Mrs Pacher) - Monday & Wednesday

Year Six:

Amaroo (Mrs Campbell) - Tuesday & Friday

Yongana (Mrs Zaxos) - Monday & Friday

Mootwingee (Mrs Thompson) - Thursday & Friday

Assembly

Our first Assembly for the year will be held this Friday, 2nd February in the Stadium at 2.30pm. The 2024 Student Leadership Team will host this Assembly. In 2024, School Assemblies will be held each fortnight.

Get To Know You Meetings (GTKY)

Get to Know You Meetings are scheduled to be held in Week Two on Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th February. GTKY Meetings will be set up on SIMON this week and released to parents so they can start to book their times. These meetings will begin at 3.20pm.

Beginning of Year Mass

Our Beginning of School Year Mass will be held at the church on Thursday, 8th February. All parents and friends are welcome to join us for this special celebration.

SIMON Calendar

Please note that all of our 2024 dates have been entered on the School Calendar on SIMON.

Pupil Free Day

Friday, 9th February is a Pupil Free Day. Staff will participate in Structured Literacy professional learning on this day.

Front Office

Please contact the school office via email or phone on Monday, 29th January if you have any questions. The office will be open from 8.30am.

I look forward to seeing students, parents and staff around the school next week as we begin what I’m sure will be a positive year of learning and growth.

God Bless!

Mr Mark Gibson

Beginning of Year Reminders

Headphones - As per previous years, students will be required to bring a set of headphones to school to use with iPads and laptops. Headphones should include a cord to plug in and basic style. We request that students do not have impractical headphones with extra decorations or materials attached.

Pencil Cases - In 2024 we request that students in Years 3-6 bring their own pencil cases to school. It is important that the pencil cases comes to school empty, as the school will supply the correct supplies needed. Please ensure the pencil case can fit a 30cm ruler inside.

Two small lunch boxes - Please clearly label your child's lunch boxes and containers. Students require two separate lunch boxes - one for recess and one for lunch.

Please ensure all students have a clearly named school hat packed in their school bag.