Newsletter | Term 1 Week 4

Principal Message

Speech Pathology in Schools (SPinS) program

We’re thrilled to share news about our Speech Pathology in Schools (SPinS) program! This innovative model was created by the University of Newcastle to meet two important needs: providing hands-on clinical education for speech pathology students and offering essential support for our school-aged children facing communication challenges.

Here’s how it works: Speech pathology students from the University of Newcastle, guided by their experienced clinical educator, collaborate closely with our classroom teachers. They visit our school each Thursday to provide targeted assessment and intervention through individual and group sessions. They may also work within the classroom, equipping our teachers with effective strategies to support all students. Plus, the students get to share their knowledge with our teachers in fun and informative in-service sessions.

Having dedicated speech pathologists on board is going to be valuable for our school community. They are specially trained to identify, assess, and treat children with speech and language delays or disorders. The SPinS program not only supports our students but also provides invaluable experience for speech pathology students as they learn to conduct assessments, deliver therapy, and collaborate with teachers and support staff.

Homework

As we strive to create an enriching educational environment at Floraville Public School, we recognise that homework is a topic that often sparks diverse opinions among families. To ensure that our approach meets the needs of our community, we are conducting a survey to gather your thoughts and preferences regarding homework.

We believe that it is essential to consider the voices of our families in this matter. Our goal is to establish homework guidelines that reflect the consensus of our community, while acknowledging the realities of teaching and learning, recognising that it is unrealistic to expect our dedicated teachers to provide multiple forms and platforms for homework. Therefore, we are committed to moving forward based on the majority preference expressed through the survey.

We understand that this decision may not satisfy everyone, and some families might feel disappointed. However, it is important to note that our focus is on finding the best balance for our school community. By working together, we can create a framework for homework that supports our students’ learning while being manageable for both teachers and families.

In addition to this survey, we want to emphasise the importance of regular, daily home reading for all students. Reading at home not only enhances literacy skills but also fosters a love for learning and encourages critical thinking. We encourage all families to set aside time each day for reading, whether it be through books, articles, or other engaging materials. This practice is vital in supporting your child's educational journey and complements the work they do in school.

Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to hearing your thoughts through the survey and appreciate your understanding as we navigate this important aspect of our students' education. Be on the lookout for the survey link!

What can you do for homework this week?

Apart from read, read, read...check out 'Boredom buster board game'. There are many variations that your children may be able to come up with. And it will keep them busy and engaged in creative problem solving!

Boredome buster board game, and many more resources, can be found at Learning Potential.

External Providers

At Floraville PS, we understand the importance of providing the best support for every child’s learning and development. Some families choose to engage external service providers—such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, or physiotherapists—to assist their children.

In some cases, it may be appropriate for these services to be delivered on school premises during school hours. To ensure this is managed effectively, we follow the Department of Education’s policies and processes.

Requesting Services at School

If you would like services delivered on-site, we kindly ask parents and carers to submit a Parent/Carer Request for External Provider form, which is available on the School Bytes app under the FORMS section.

To support the process:

• Please ensure the school has copies of all relevant specialist reports or support plans. (These can be attached via the Parent/Carer Request for External Provider form.)
• Before sessions can begin, providers must complete all compliance requirements and sign an Engagement Agreement with the school.
• Providers who have previously worked with our school must ensure their approvals are updated before resuming services.

We anticipate that External Providers will be able to commence services at school from Week 7, Monday 10 March.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We understand that these processes can take time, and we deeply appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work through them.

NAPLAN 2025

NAPLAN assessments for Year 3 and Year 5 students are scheduled for March this year, offering important insights into literacy and numeracy skills. These assessments play a crucial role in monitoring progress and pinpointing areas for improvement for both individual students and our school community. We invite parents and carers to encourage their children to approach NAPLAN with a positive mindset. Additional information about the schedule and preparation resources can be found through the links below.

Has your child come home saying that they have been working in a small group for NAPLAN? 

Our learning support teachers will collaborate closely with Year 3 and Year 5 students in preparation for NAPLAN. They will offer a range of small group sessions designed to provide targeted assistance and preparation, helping students gain confidence in their literacy and numeracy skills on the online assessment platform.

To effectively meet the diverse needs of our students, these groups will be fluid and adaptable, allowing for different combinations of students and teachers across multiple sessions. This approach means your child may work with various peers and teachers based on their specific learning needs. Our aim is to ensure that each student receives the personalised attention necessary to excel during the online assessments.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation in these sessions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school. We greatly value your partnership in supporting your child's educational journey and appreciate your ongoing involvement as we prepare for NAPLAN together.

Year 6 moving into High School 2026

The process for enroling your child in high school for 2026 will commence in March. This is an important milestone in your child’s educational journey, and we encourage you to stay informed about the requirements and timelines. As the date approaches, we will provide further information and guidance to help you navigate the enrolment process smoothly.

If you are intending to apply for specialist programs in high school, our school is here to help with this process for you. We collect any application forms directly from parents or students, our school will complete them collectively, and send them directly to the high school for processing. This approach helps ensure that all applications are submitted efficiently. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our school office.

Ms Yeo
Principal

Celebrating Success: Futuristic Library Lessons

As we embrace the future of education, our library is transforming into a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation, where students can explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Under the leadership of Mr Tassell, who joined us this year in the library, our library lessons are a blend of making, moving, and creating, all aimed at nurturing the inquisitive minds of Floraville PS students.

Mr Tassell’s passion for STEM is infectious, inspiring students to engage with hands-on learning experiences that challenge their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This year, students have the opportunity to dive deep into various STEM projects, where they can experiment, collaborate, and bring their ideas to life.

We are thrilled to be supported by the NSW Department of Education’s STEM Share Kits, which provide our students with access to cutting-edge technology and resources. Among these kits are the Tablet Robotics and 3D Printing kits, which have already made a significant impact in our library lessons.

The Tablet Robotics kit allows students to learn programming and robotics in an interactive way, encouraging them to build and code their own robotic creations.

In addition, the 3D Printing kit opens up a world of possibilities for our young inventors. Students can design and produce their own 3D models, giving them a tangible representation of their ideas. This process not only enhances their understanding of design and engineering principles but also ignites their imagination as they see their concepts materialise.

Mr Garner
Deputy Principal 

Stage Updates

A Big Thank You! 

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who were able to join us for our Meet the Teacher sessions this week! It was wonderful to connect and share in your child’s educational journey.

Got a question or information for your child's teacher? 

If you’d like to reach out to your child’s teacher, the best way is through the school email. Our school email is monitored by: Lee-Ellen Robinson (School Administration Manager), Nick Garner (Deputy Principal), and Kirstie Yeo (Principal). For emails related to External Providers or community inquiries, Tarnia Richards (School Administrative Officer) will be your go-to person.

Just send your email to floraville-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au, making sure to include the teacher's name in the subject line, and staff will get back to you as soon as possible.

Don’t Miss Our Weekly Newsletter! 

Be sure to check out our weekly school newsletter, packed with the latest information and updates. It’s designed to be user-friendly, with tabs at the top to help you navigate to the information that matters most to you and your family.

Mobile Technologies

We understand that students may need to bring a personal mobile phone or some form of wearable technology to school, particularly if they are travelling independently to and from school.  

It is an expectation that all mobile technologies are switched to a ‘school mode’ setting, or similar, and that no device is used during school hours of 8:30am – 3:00pm. This includes lunchtime and recess, first and second breaks, unless an exemption has been granted.

During school hours and when emergencies occur, parents, carers or any other known contact must contact a child via the school office. Mobile technologies owned by students at Floraville Public School are considered valuable items and are brought to school at the owner’s risk.

Stay connected! 

Our main communication tool is School Bytes. If you haven’t already, please download the School Bytes Parent App and ensure your notifications are turned on! This way, you’ll never miss an important update.

You can keep up with all the exciting happenings at our school by checking out the School Bytes Parent Calendar. Plus, you can easily sync it with your phone’s calendar for added convenience!

Premier's Reading Challenge

The Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students, and to enable them to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a challenge to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely. 

Challenge opens: Monday 24 February 2025

Challenge closes to students: Friday 22 August 2025

Find out more at NSW Premier's Reading Challenge 2025 : Home

Bell Times

Attendance

When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier, and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children. Parents and carers can foster positive attendance habits by:

• helping their child learn the importance of punctuality and routine
• ensuring their child arrives on time from the start of the school day, ready to participate in learning
• reducing disruption to learning where possible, by planning any necessary appointments outside of school time
• promptly communicating any absence to the school (within 7 days of the first day of any absence)
• working with the school to encourage and support regular attendance.

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community! We look forward to another fantastic year together!

Ms Yeo
Principal

Early Stage 1

Kaayi!

School routines

Each day we eat a fresh piece of fruit or snack on some fresh vegetables during our morning session. We strongly recommend that this fruit or vegetable snack is packaged in a separate container to student lunch boxes where possible, ready to eat. This makes it more accessible for the students.

How you can support at home

Literacy

Our current focus is on oral language. We are enjoying sharing rhymes including;

• Mary Had a Little Lamb
• Jack and Jill
• Hey Diddle Diddle
• Baa Baa Black Sheep
• Queen of Hearts

You can listen to or stream these rhymes at home and listen out for rhyming words or talk about what the words mean. This supports children to extend their vocabulary.  Please begin a nightly routine of sharing a book. Choose some books from our school or your local library.

Numeracy

In mathematics, we are learning to count and represent numbers up to 10. At home, you can play games with cards and count objects around your home, or you can say a number and ask your child to quickly say the number that comes next. Another suggestion is to practise writing numbers on the sand, with textas or with chalk on the pavement. Next time you are in the car, play a game spotting numbers on cars or signs.

Homework

Please begin a nightly routine of reading to your child each night. Choose some of your favourite books from home or our school library to share. Reading homework will start in Week 5 of Term 1.

• Sound sheets – sent home in Blue Folders each Monday. These consolidate the two sounds we learn each week.
• Home reading – Decodable readers will be sent home with a ‘Home Reading Register’ this can be returned and signed off by your child’s teacher on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Sound Cards – You will be provided with a take home pack of flashcards to use at home for your child to consolidate their knowledge of the sounds and accompanying emojis.

Excursions

Students in Kindergarten will go on an organised day excursion linked to student learning during Term 3 or 4 – details are yet to be confirmed. Example: Last year Kindergarten visited the Awabakal Education Centre in Dudley which had a cost of $20.

Organisation

 Zones of Regulation

Over the next two weeks, we are reviewing each of the four zones. Students are learning to identify if they are in the green, blue, red or yellow zone and strategies to self-regulate. You can learn more at The Zones of Regulation | A Curriculum For Emotional Regulation.

Silly Sock Day - Kindergarten and Year 6

Miss Katen
Early Stage 1 Assistant Principal

Stage 1

Curriculum Overview Term 1

Literacy

In Literacy sessions, Stage 1 teachers will be focused on The Literacy Collective program. The Literacy Collective (TLC) is a science-based reading instruction and knowledge-building literacy program for Kindergarten to Year 2. You might want to join in on the conversation at The Literacy Collective - Join The Science of Reading Journey | Facebook.

The current Year 1 theme is ‘Being Australian’ followed by ‘Family Connections’ where students are learning about different ways written information can be presented, for example; interviews, timelines and invitations.

In Year 2, the current theme is ‘Aussie Adventures’ where students will explore a range of persuasive texts and learn about language and language techniques used in advertisements. 

Some of the quality texts Stage 1 are exploring include; 

• I’m Australian Too by Mem Fox 
• All Through the Year by Jane Godwin 
• An Aussie Year: Twelve Months in the life of Australian kids by Tania McCartney 
• A Year on our Farm by Penny Matthews 
• At the Beach by Roland Harvey
• In the bush – our holiday at Wombat Flat by Roland Harvey
• Refugees by David Miller

Home Reading

Reading at home is vital to strengthen students reading skills learnt at school. It significantly expands students’ vocabulary by exposing them to diverse texts, while also enhancing comprehension skills as they learn to understand and interpret various texts. Regular reading practice improves fluency, allowing children to read smoothly and accurately, which in turn supports better understanding of the material.

Students will be given the opportunity to bring books home to read and practise their skills throughout the week. The books brought home to read, may be at a slightly lower level than what they are reading in the classroom. This allows for students to enjoy the experience and feel success with their independent reading. Students are encouraged to ready daily and are welcome to read any book of interest whether it be from home or school.

Each time your child reads a book, please record it on the blue reading register as a record. You will find the blue reading register in your child's blue folder.

Mathematics

In mathematics lessons, Year 1 will be further developing their knowledge, skills, and understanding of patterns. Students are provided opportunities to:

• understand that patterns have an element of repetition
• create patterns, extend the patterns of others, and identify the missing elements within patterns

Year 2 will be developing their understanding and skills of two-dimensional shapes and their attributes and properties. Students will also explore patterning in nature and numbers. Students will be provided opportunities to:

• sort collections using attributes and properties
• recognise, name and explore properties of two-dimensional shapes
• investigate repeating shape patterns that grow, shrink, radiate and are symmetrical
• investigate repeating number patterns that grow and shrink.

PDHPE

Personal Development and Health

This term, students are learning about the importance of including others and how to build respectful relationships. Students will investigate diversity and how to foster connection with others through recognising similarities and differences within groups.

Physical Education

Students will be exploring how culture influences games played and factors that influence their participation in physical activity such as available equipment, personal interests and family and community events. Students will learn about and participate in culturally diverse physical activities including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander games. Students will perform locomotor skills in a variety of contexts and use a selection of equipment to develop object control skills. 

Science

In science, students will investigate how plants and animals are used to satisfy our needs for food and fibre. They will explore how living things and their environment play a central role in the support for and survival of humans. 

Geography

This term, students will be investigating the natural and human features of places. They will describe the reasons places change and identify the active role of citizens in the care of places. They will learn about how people describe the weather and seasons of places. Students will explore activities occurring in places and how the spaces within places can be used for different purposes. 

Creative Arts

This semester students will be focusing on music. They will learn what the beat is in music and distinguish beat from rhythm. They will experience beat and rhythm through practical activities including chanting, singing, body percussion, clapping games and untuned percussion instruments. Students will have the opportunity to create their own rhythms and combinations of sounds.

Excursions

Students in Stage 1 will have the opportunity to go on an excursion this year. When details are confirmed, we will communicate further information. Previously, the excursion cost has been approximately $30.

Weekly Organisation

Extracurricular opportunities

• Cultural groups – during the year students will have opportunities to learn about their culture and background and participate in cultural activities.
• Junior Choir – students in Stage 1 can participate in the Junior Choir on a weekly basis. Students learn songs in a fun and enjoyable environment and have the chance to perform at K-2 assemblies and additional performance opportunities throughout the year.  
• Landcare – lunchtime activity. Students take care of the school vegetable garden and learn about growing plants.
• Aerobics - students in Year 2 may be able to participate during Terms 1, 2 and 3. Information has been distributed to families. 
• Star Struck dance - students from stage 1 are able to audition for Star Struck. Permission notes via School Bytes were due 20 February.

Mrs Martinez
Stage 1 Assistant Principal

Stage 2

Welcome back for 2025. We have some important information we wish to share with you to best support your child.

Curriculum Overview Term 1

English

Stage 2 are utilising units of work that have been developed by the Department of Education. They are centred around quality texts. Key features of these units are:

• exemplifying the importance of learning about and enjoying literature through the study of quality texts.
• supporting teachers to identify, plan for and teach ‘connected content’ in ways that reflect latest research.
• aligning with the department's spelling, handwriting and digital transcription and sentence-level instructional sequences.

 Mathematics

The aim of teaching mathematics is to:

• make connections within and between mathematical concepts including making connections to real-life experiences
• highlight and reinforce the role of working mathematically and student reasoning
• include rich mathematical tasks, resources and opportunities for assessment and differentiation

Topics covered in all Stage 2 classes this term include:

• Representing numbers using place value
• Multiplicative relations
• Additive relations
• Non-spatial measure (Length and Time)

Weekly Organisation

Class resources

Essential books and stationery are supplied by the school. There are no fees associated with supplies. Students may bring in a suitably sized pencil case to keep their belongings.

Excursions in 2024 for Years 3 and 4

Year 3: Local Day Excursion – date to be confirmed.

Year 4: Great Aussie Bush Camp Monday 1 – Wednesday 3 September (Week 7 Term 3) 

Primary Sport

Term 1 and 4

Sport in Term 1 and 4 will be held on Friday mornings. Each week, classes will rotate to different teachers for activities.

Term 2 and 3

Students can try out for a range of representative sports. Students remaining at school are given the opportunity to enrol online in one of the many sports and interest groups that will be run by teachers.

The start of the year has been positive and the best is yet to come!

Mr O'Shannessy
Stage 2 Assistant Principal

Stage 3

Welcome back for the 2025 school year. We have some important information for Stage 3 parents we wish to share with you so that together we can best support your child in 2025.

Stage Organisation

Primary Sport 

Term 1 and 4 

Sport in Term 1 and 4 will be held on Friday mornings. Each week, classes will rotate to different teachers for activities.  

Term 2 and 3 

Students can trial for a range of representative sports. Students remaining at school are given the opportunity to enrol online in one of the many sports and interest groups that will be run by teachers.  

Extracurricular opportunities 

Students have the opportunity to participate in the following extracurricular activities:  

• Culture groups – during the year students will have opportunities to learn about their culture and background and participate in cultural activities.  
• Band – the Majors and the Mini Minors.  Students from Year 3-6 can audition to become part of the band. Beginners are accepted. Mini Minors band rehearse on Tuesday afternoons 3-4pm in the school hall. Majors band rehearse on Monday afternoons 3-4pm in the school hall.  
• Aerobics –students will be able to participate during Terms 1, 2 and 3. Information has been distributed to all families.  
• Vocal Group – students in 3-6 can participate in the Primary Vocal Group weekly. There is no cost associated with this activity.  
• Star Struck – This year our school will be participating in Star Struck in dance, choir, and Aboriginal dance groups. Permission to audition closed 20 February via School Bytes.

Overnight Excursions in 2024 for Stage 3

Year 6 – Visit to Canberra for two nights / three days. This is scheduled for; Term 1 Week 7– Wednesday 12 – Friday 14 March.

Curriculum Overview Term 1

NAPLAN

Year 5 students NAPLAN assessment testing window is set for 12–24 March. 

Mathematics

Students will focus on developing their understanding of number concepts and operations. They will learn how to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with larger numbers. Students will also explore measurement, including length, weight, and capacity, data and will practice using appropriate tools for measuring. Additionally, they will work on solving problems and reasoning mathematically, which will help them become confident problem solvers. Through hands-on activities and engaging tasks, students will build their skills in mathematical thinking and improve their ability to apply these skills in real-life situations. Lessons include opportunities for assessment and differentiation.

English

In English, the units exemplify the importance of learning about and enjoying literature through the study of quality texts. They connect content in ways that reflect latest research and are aligned with the department's spelling, handwriting and digital transcription and sentence-level instructional sequences. The following texts will be studied:

Geography

The geographical inquiry process will investigate a contemporary Australian bushfire event. Through investigation of the case study, students will examine the location and extent of the bushfire, the impact on vegetation, animals and people and the role of government agencies in bushfire management. Shaped as a second inquiry, students will create a bushfire survival plan for an imaginary visit to a bushfire-prone area.

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

PDH – Students will examine how their identity and behaviour are influenced by a range of factors that can change over time. They will explore strategies to build positive, inclusive, and respectful relationships with others.

Physical Education – Students will further develop their movement skills and understanding of concepts through participation in various net and wall games. They will explore how their knowledge, understanding, and skills from other games transfer to net and wall games.

Creative Arts 

In Visual Art, students will create artworks for various audiences, exploring different materials and discussing how subject matter is represented. In Music, they will focus on beat and rhythm, learning basic rhythms through symbols and spoken syllables, and engaging in activities like chanting, body percussion, and playing untuned instruments. They will also have opportunities to compose their own rhythms. In Drama, students will explore movement and mime, using their bodies and gestures to express ideas and emotions without words. They will focus on time, space, and focus to enhance their performances, fostering creativity, coordination, and confidence in acting.

Science

Students will focus on Earth’s place in the solar system, changes on its surface caused by natural disasters and the exploration of how these may be mitigated. Learning experiences will further develop students’ understanding of the Earth, its position in the solar system and as a dynamic part of a complex, interrelated system. 

Mr Cox
Stage 3 Assistant Principal

School News

Yarn Up 2025

School alternatives when travelling

Stewart House

Each year 1,600 public school children in need go to Stewart House from many parts of NSW and the ACT. During their stay, children are provided with optometric, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support.
Stewart House is committed to:

• Providing a safe environment where every person has the right to be treated with respect and is safe and protected from harm
• Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment and safeguarding the emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing of children in its care

Stewart House has supported Floraville PS and in turn, we would like to support them!

Students were sent home fundraising envelopes yesterday and these are due back to school by Friday, 14 March.

You can learn more at Stewart House - assisting NSW children since 1931.

We have 3 payment options:

1. Cash via the payment envelope 
2. Scan the QR code on the payment envelope to make an online payment
3. Via the School Bytes parent payment portal, and selecting ‘add other item’

Sport

PSSA Diving trials

Mr Garner and Mr Cox are collecting names for PSSA Diving. If your child is interested in PSSA Diving, please see Mr Garner and Mr Cox.

Girls Rugby Union

Mr McSweeney is collecting names for the Girls Rugby Union. If your child is in Years 5 and 6 and is interested in Girls Rugby Union, please see Mr McSweeney.

PSSA Hockey trials

Mrs Melling is collecting names for PSSA Hockey trials. If your child is interested in PSSA Hockey, please see Mrs Melling and Mr Garner.

Hunter PSSA Tennis trials

Last Friday, Floraville PS had two students represent the school at Zone tennis trials. Rocco Petrassi and Audrey Keating played against the most competitive students in our local area. The weather was great from all reports, and the rallies were even more impressive. The convenor commented on the pleasure of having students trial who demonstrated such sportsmanship. Congratulations to Audrey who made it through to the Hunter PSSA trials that will be held on Friday 28 March. Well done Rocco and Audrey!

P&C Community News

Fundraising

Harmony Day tie-dye t-shirts will be back and ready to order very shortly, and we are adding tie-dye socks this year given the popularity of this fundraiser last year. This is a great fundraiser that everyone in the school can get behind!

Enrichment Tree 2025 

We will also be advertising the new endeavour of the Enrichment Tree very soon – a virtual tree full of items to benefit our kids directly, which will replace the voluntary contribution fees for 2025. Watch this space over the coming weeks.

Canteen update 

We still need to fill some Friday spots on our volunteer roster. Please get in touch with us if you can help for a few hours in the morning – you’ll be provided lunch and have a great time. There have been a few small price increases to the menu this year due to supply costs increasing on particular items. Some of the popular items to take note of are ice cream cups, which will increase from $1 to $1.20 and slushies have increased from $2 to $2.50. New prices are now on Flexischools.

Second hand-uniform shop 

The 2^nd hand uniform shop will be open on Monday 24/2/25 from 2:45-3:15pm. We are still accepting donations – these can be taken to the donation tub in the foyer of the front office during school hours. Please ensure items are washed and in good 2^nd hand condition. Thank you for your support.

P&C Annual General Meeting

The P&C plays a vital role in the functioning of a school. We help to engage the community and provide crucial links between families and the school. The P&C are responsible for many of the fun things that happen at school during the year, which our kids love! Through the actions of our P&C, we operate a canteen, reduce the costs to families for school hats, run a 2^nd hand uniform shop, apply for grants, and coordinate multiple fundraising events each year. This allows us to donate vital funds and resources back into the school that directly supports student education at Floraville Public School. But all these roles require people power! We NEED more engagement in our P&C to make these things happen – in a school with almost 500 students, a handful of parents simply cannot sustain all the amazing things the P&C does. Please don’t assume someone else will do it. The more people we have, the better we represent and engage our whole school community. So, I am putting the call out now to think over the next few weeks, how can you be involved? Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be on Tuesday 11^th March. All P&C positions will be declared vacant at the AGM and new nominations put forward for:

• President
• Vice President (Fundraising Coordinator) and Vice President (Canteen Coordinator)
• Secretary
• Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer
• OOSH Parent Representative
• Band Parent Representative
• Fundraising sub-committee (5 positions)
• Canteen sub-committee (5 positions)
• Uniform Coordinator

You don’t have to attend the meeting to nominate for role. Many of our committee are not re-electing this year or have moved on to high school, so we need everyone to strongly consider putting a hand up for a role. If we don’t fill the main executive roles, there will be no P&C, no fun extra events, no canteen, no second-hand uniform shop... Everyone is valued and we’d love to see you if you think you can help. If you aren’t sure what P&C roles involve, please contact us.

A thriving P&C is very valuable for a school community, and we achieve so many incredible things every year for our school. To nominate for a position, please go to your School Bytes account, select “Forms”, and scroll down to the “P&C Nomination Form”.

Amanda Bailey
P&C President on behalf of the P&C Committee

Community Newsletter

Please see Community Newsletter - Term 1 for community events and news.