Fantastic work happening in the Art Room

next week

Monday 28th

August

Little LEPS Playgroup

Gr 5/6 Fishcare Clinics

Tuesday 29th

August

Gr 5/6 Fishcare Clinics

Wednesday 30th

August

Thursday 31st

August

School Bank Day

Father’s Day Stall

Home Work Club

Friday 1st

September

Breakfast Club 8:15–8:45am

Father’s Day Stall

Instrumental Music

Friendship Pods

Assembly

coming up

Friday 1st September

Division Athletics

Monday 4th September

Gr 3/4 Swimming commences

reminders

Gr 3/4 Swimming

Full payment and forms due by

next Tuesday 29th August

August 23 2017

Principal’s Report Absent Notes….. Having had a significant number of absences over the last few weeks, this week letters from the

office were sent out to every family to any child who has had an unexplained absence from the beginning of this term.

Any student who has been away must provide a note to their classroom teacher upon their return to ensure accurate

records are maintained on student attendance. This year we want every student to achieve a 90% attendance record,

we are monitoring and analgising our data on a regular basis so it essential our records are up to date. Any student who

is at risk of falling below 90%, without an explanation eg, family holiday, will receive a phone call from the school to

discuss attendance. We are also making calls to those families who are consistently late each morning as this can have a

significant impact on their learning. If you have received a letter from your child regarding an unexplained absence,

could you please return it immediately to the office for processing.

2018 Enrolments….. A final reminder to all families, please finalise your 2018 prep enrolment in the coming week. We

are now starting to plan our grade structure for 2018 and our transition sessions for the remainder of the year.

Parent Opinion Survey….. Thank you to those parents who have already completed the Parent Opinion Survey, this is

the final week the survey can be completed. Please take the time to complete the survey this week if you have been

randomly selected. The Parent Opinion Survey forms a major part of our feedback process each year.

NAPLAN Results….. Staff have begun looking through the recent release of the school’s NAPLAN results. Reading has

obviously been an area of significant improvement over the last 2 years. Our whole school approach to reading

continues to show great benefit from Prep through to Grade 6. Now that our reading has shown significant

improvement, we will now focus on developing our writing over the next 18 months. Teachers have now received

individual student NAPLAN results and are happy to discuss the outcome with any parent.

School Uniform….. Over the next few weeks, as the weather warms up, we will be talking to our students about our

school uniform. Throughout the colder months we often see various items slip into rotation for some students that are

similar but not part of our official uniform. Whilst I really appreciate parents continuing to make the effort to ensure

students wear the appropriate colours it is also important to ensure they have the correct uniform on each day. New

uniform is constantly being ordered to have enough in stock for parents to purchase at school. Please ensure all

students have the correct shirt, jumper and plain black bottoms in the coming weeks. Please come and see me if you

require further support with this, at any stage.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment and support. Simon Prior

Father’s Day Stall

A reminder that we are still hoping to have a couple more people volunteer to help with the selling at the

Father’s Day Stall.

If you can spare an hour of your time in the afternoon of Thursday August 31st or Friday September 1st, please

leave your information at the office with Liz.

Thank you, Alison Doucette - Coordinator

Pupils of the Week - congratulations

Ellie Williams for always having a smile and a great attitude towards her work. Malachi Smith for working hard in spelling and challenging himself with his ‘words forever’. Riley Jenkins for great work in the Stem Room using Pivot. Kyla Garland for trying her hardest to produce writing she is proud of, and using her planner to write an information report. Summah Smith for working exceptionally hard within all areas. Your improvement has been amazing! Maggie White for working hard to apply what we are learning to produce fantastic, detailed writing pieces. Kyah Stewart for producing and presenting a fantastic, well researched speech on Animal Cruelty. Way to go Kyah! Kiera Watson for your speech on bullying. Your expression, words and presentation were fantastic.

LAKES ENTRANCE AMATEUR BASKETBALL

ASSOCIATION

Aussie Hoops Program – starting

Wednesday 30th August 4:30 – 5:30pm for

10 weeks

For children aged 5 -8 yrs to learn the

basic skills needed to play basketball

Cost $90 includes basketball, back pack

and shirt

Register online at Aussie Hoops

Any queries contact LEABA on 0475 518

250 or email

lakesbasketball@outlook.com

Open to children between 5 and 15 years of age.

Howitt Park Reserve, Bairnsdale