Refreshing the School
We pride ourselves on ensuring our grounds and facilities are as beautiful and updated as possible.
While we all understand that the school is very old, we have always made sure that we are continually saving and investing in refreshing and upgrading our facilities.
In the past 6 months, this school has had
garden renovations, coloured play murals installed throughout (just in the last couple of weeks), new carpets and lino in classrooms, new sporting goals and refurbishments to the loose parts play on the top oval.
To come later this year and next year will be:
- The full removal of asbestos from B Block and C Block ceilings
- Removal of D Block being replaced with 2 x 2 room demountable and a renovated surroundings
- Further garden refurbishments behind C Block
- A prep area make over
This is not just school funding. Our P&C have invested and will be investing tens of thousands of dollars in supporting us with these projects and it is for this reason I say
thank you to our P&C and to all of you, for your support of this school. Old schools do require a lot of money to keep modern and beautiful and we have all done a tremendous job in continuing to make our school vibrant.
A special thanks to Clayton Schulz, who completes a lot of this contracted work for a very reasonable cost to the school. His work is precise, neat and innovative.
I also wish to
thank our incredible Business Manager Kristi Williams who needs to work tirelessly on facilities every day to ensure that we have well-functioning, neat and refreshed looking infrastructure for us all to enjoy.
Musical Arts Achievements and Changes
Our
Eisteddfod program continues to roll out with amazing achievements again this year so far. With just strings to go, we have so far placed in every event we have entered. The final results will be published in the next newsletter.
We have had some
temporary staffing changes in the instrumental music program this year.
These include:
- While Sara Jameson (Band) is on long service leave for the rest of this term
- Christine Wheatley will be here on Friday
- Alexandra Auchere will be here on Wednesday
- While Sophia Cardno (Strings) is on maternity leave for the remainder of this year
- Caitlin Cleary will be on Monday and Thursday
- Lisa Mason will be on Wednesday
I wish to welcome these staff members to our school.
Pirate Invasion
This week we were invaded by young
irates across the school. There was a lot of ‘arrrrring’ going on as we bumped into each other. The Prep pirate show was well received and a welcome addition to each year’s program in the early years. Thank you to our families, for helping get behind this experience with all your clever pirate costume making and make-up. Your children had a wonderful day and so did the teachers!
Mr Josey
Principal
Parentline: Support and advice for all Queensland parents and carers
Being a parent can be rewarding - but it can also be challenging. Whether you’re trying to support your child with school issues, friendship challenges, behaviour, or tough moments at home, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what to do next.
Parentline is a free and confidential service available to all Queensland parents and carers. No problem is too big or too small - and reaching out early can make a real difference.
Parentline offers advice and support on a wide range of parenting topics, including:
- bullying and friendship issues
- parent-child relationships
- parenting strategies and behaviour management
- mental and emotional wellbeing - for both children and parents
You can speak with a trained professional by phone or webchat (6am - midnight), seven days a week.
An online bullying support forum is also available. This is a safe, moderated space to connect with others, ask questions, and share experiences. Call 1300 30 1300 or visit parentline.com.au
Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but help is here when you need it.
Our students have made a pledge, here are a few:
2A: We promise to be kind, respectful, and include everyone. We will stand up for others and speak out against bullying. We will listen, help, and support our friends. We are stronger together – in our class, everyone belongs.
5G:
PREP:
