Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to Week Two families! It has been great to get back into routine and commence learning for 2023. We have lots of exciting things happening and I encourage families to utilise the newsletter, Facebook page and Compass to ensure communication about these events is received. On this note, keep an eye out for our Kinder profiles in next week’s newsletter. Nicko, our Year Six Media Leader, will be interviewing our new Kinders and begin introducing them to our school community through these profiles!

Congratulations

I was very excited to read in Tumut and Adelong Times that Panav and Amandeep officially became Australian citizens over the Christmas break. While the Singh’s have been a part of our school community for some time now, it is wonderful to see them officially be recognised as citizens of Australia. Congratulations Panav and Amandeep - we are all very proud and excited for you!

I would also like to acknowledge Will and Jess Reynolds, Geoff Moss and Lauren Bowden for their award for service to the local community, along with other former students and community members that received awards over the break.

Uniform

I want to thank families for the effort they have put into ensuring that students are in the correct uniform. Just to ensure that parents and carers are aware of our official school uniform, Michelle has attached this information to the school newsletter.

In addition to this, I would encourage families who haven’t already done so, to utilise the Service NSW app or website and make use of the ‘Premier’s Back to School’ vouchers being provided to families. These vouchers can be used for school supplies (including uniform) and also school fees. All the information about this can be found on the Service NSW app or webpage: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/

Swimming Carnival

We are really excited about our swimming carnival tomorrow. Despite the rain and storms overnight, the weather is looking terrific for Friday. A few reminders:

• Food: We ask that students still bring their fruit break, recess and lunch as the canteen will only be open for a limited amount of time for each class group.  NO HOT FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE CANTEEN.
• Uniform: Students are to wear their full sports uniform - they can have a pair of thongs in their bag for when this is required.
• Parent Helpers: While Mrs Turnbull and Miss Soulsby have organised some helpers for timing and some other jobs, we would really appreciate parents in attendance (those that are able to) rotate around the remaining jobs to help the running of the day.
• Permission: If parents haven’t already done so, please read the permission sent out via Compass and approve via this app this afternoon. This will save staff chasing permission in the morning.

Student Acceptable Use of Digital Devices

This week, parents would have received information about the above policy. It is really important that the school and families work in partnership to support students in regard to their understanding of individual responsibilities. If this could be filled out and returned as soon as possible, this would be appreciated.

Enjoy the break,

Ryan Forsyth

Acting Principal