Dear Parents and Carers,

As another hugely successful school term draws to a close, I would like to thank you for your continued support and involvement in our wonderful school and I wish all families an enjoyable, restful and well-deserved holiday break.

In recent weeks, teachers have been meeting with parents and carers of children requiring personalised plans. These plans support children who require additional adjustments to the curriculum. I would like to thank those parents and carers who were able to meet with their child’s teacher and thank our teachers for their professionalism and knowledge of their students and their precise learning needs. 

Congratulations to Lin (6R) and Aria (6R), whose artworks and reflective written responses have been shortlisted and entered into the Diocese of Wollongong Exhibition of the Christmas Story Art Competition. The chosen artworks were works that were judged to best respond to the criteria and were exemplary of Stage 3 reflective writing and artistic skills. Their artworks will now be part of the exhibition and will be on display at the Wollongong City Art Gallery from Friday 4 October.

I'm excited to announce that upgrades to the kindergarten playground will begin during the holidays. These enhancements will introduce imaginative play spaces that foster learning, dramatic play, and social skills development. This project is made possible through a combination of Wave FM School of the Year prizemoney and school funds. I look forward to sharing photos of the progress early next term.

As a reminder, the official change over to summer uniform will take place at the start of next term. Please take some time during the holidays to review the uniform policy and ensure your child has the necessary items, including their school hat, which is essential for sun safety.

This afternoon i received the wonderful news that Mrs Stephanie Rowles (6U teacher) and her husband, Josh, welcomed their baby boy, Tatum Jay Rowles. Congratulations to the Rowles family on this beautiful addition!

I would like to wish all families a safe and relaxing holiday. School will resume for staff and students on Monday, 14 October.

Kind regards,

Mr Matt Downes 

(Principal)