THURSDAY 29th AUGUST 2024
Upcoming Events
| August 30 | STUDENT FREE DAY |
| September 4 | PlaygroupAfternoon Tea, Special Parade and P & C Meeting |
| September 5 | Family-Life Education |
| September 6 | Family-Life EducationDay 1 Prep Transition @ 9.15 - 11am (Preparatory year in 2025) |
| September 9 | Science Activities with Kindy |
Maths Online Certificates. Well done students!
Big congratulations to Sharvil who has finished ALL of the Maths Online learning activities for his grade level!
Gotcha Rewards
Every day the students can earn Gotchas for displaying our school values of being respectful, cooperative, safe and a learner. When a student has recevied a 'Gotcha' ticket they place them in a box. Students are randomly drawn out on parade and can cash in their ticket for a free popper.
Congratulations to the following 'Gotcha' winners:
| Prep: | Jace - Learning, Co-operating and Being Respectful Max - Learning, Co-operating and Being Respectful Chad - Learning, Co-operating and Being Respectful Tyler - Learning |
Year 1: | Kaseton - Learning, Co-operating and Being Respectful Levi - Learning |
Year 2: | Nate - Learning Ethan - Learning and Being Respectful Pia - Learning Johann - Learning and Co-operating |
Year 3: | Stacey - Learning |
Year 4: | Skyla Ross - Learning |
Year 5: | Chayse - Learning Jarrah - Learning |
Year 6: | Max - Learning Sophia - Learning |
Classroom Spotlight
Year 3/4 Chillagoe Camp
Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
We’re excited to share a recap of our recent school camp, which was filled with incredible experiences and memorable moments. Here’s a look back at the adventures we embarked upon and the highlights of our trip!
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Our adventure began with the Savannahlander departing from the Dimbulah train station at 11:15 AM, heading towards Almaden. The scenic train ride set the tone for what was to come. Upon arriving in Almaden, our parent volunteers picked up the students and drove them to Chillagoe. By 3:30 PM, we were ready for our first major activity: the Cathedral Cave tour. The awe-inspiring formations within the Royal Arch Cave left everyone in amazement. We wrapped up our day by arriving back at the Chillagoe Observatory and Eco Lodge, where we settled in and prepared for the days ahead. Whilst our dinner was being prepared, we started our bird spotting competition. Later that evening we were invited to attend an astronomy show. This show was absolutely remarkable, we even saw the 23 satellites that were launched be Elon Musk, they were traveling so close together they looked like a comet's tail.
Thursday, 22 August 2024
Thursday was a day packed with exploration and creativity. The morning started with a fascinating tour of the Trezkin Cave at 9:00 AM. Students were then divided into two groups for the next activity. Group 1 explored Donna Cave while Group 2 took a picturesque walk to Balancing Rock. After switching activities, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch back at the Eco Lodge.
The afternoon was filled with creativity as we visited Chillagoe State School for a marble painting session. A big thank you to the Kindy - 2 Teacher Mrs Kelly for organizing the session and Melissa at the Chillagoe Hub for organizing the Chillagoe marble. The students had a fantastic time expressing their artistic talents. On our way back to the lodge we stopped by the Chillagoe Information Hub before heading back to the Eco Lodge. The afternoon was spent relaxing, playing some backyard cricket and some board games. We finished a long hot day with a movie night and some popcorn, a perfect end to a day of exploration and creativity.
Friday, 23 August 2024
Our final day began with a visit to the historic Chillagoe Smelters at 7:30 AM. It was an eye-opening experience that provided insight into the area’s rich history. We returned to the lodge for a delicious bacon and egg breakfast and to pack up camp. By 10:30 we bid farewell to the Eco Lodge and began our journey back to school.
The camp was a tremendous success, filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories. We want to thank everyone who donated money/food/items to our camp. We want to thank our parent volunteers for their support and enthusiasm, which contributed to making this trip so special.
Year 3/4 Camp
Book Week
Many students won book prizes for participating in Book Week activities.
Science Week
School Notices
Bus Notice
If students are catching a bus to a location other than home, the bus driver must be informed either by phone or written note. Thank you.
Absenteeism
If your child/ren are absent from school for any reason, please contact the school via telephone or email on that same day to advise of absence.
Fruit
If anyone has an abundance of fruit they could donate to our Breakfast Club, it would be greatly appreciated. Just drop it into the office. Thankyou.
Lunch Orders
School Lunch Orders
Order only what is listed on the school lunch menu and please include the correct amount of money. Please do not staple lunch bags. Orders need to be handed into the office by 9am.
LATE LUNCH ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Playgroup
Join us for a fun and educational playgroup session where the little ones can socialise, learn and grow together. Our dedicated team of qualified staff create an engaging environment for early childhood development. Playgroup operates every second Wednesday of each term.