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eNewsletter

No 7 March 18 2022

Student and Parent Handbook

The student and parent handbook is a great resource. Please spend a few minutes looking at the student and parent handbook. This is a good source for how we support positive behaviour, how behaviour is managed and what programs we use to support social and emotional wellbeing.
This information can be found in the About tab on the school website as well. Please look at this with your child and discuss what they already know.

Semper Dental is Back!

Mac and his team from Semper Dental will be here on Tuesday 5th April. Forms were sent home this week and need to be returned to school as soon as possible for your child's teeth to be looked at. Conditions apply.

Swimming for Prep - 2

Forms for Prep - 2 swimming were sent home this week. Swimming is a compusory part of the curriculum so therefore all children are expected to attend. There is no cost to families. It is important to return the forms by 5th April as bus and session bookings need to be organised. Your child may miss out if the forms are late. Please contact the office if you are unsure.

Swimming Forms

District Track Athletics

District Track Athletics day is on Friday 1st April and participating students brought forms home this week. These forms are due back to school with payment by Tuesday 29th March.

District Athletics permission form

Forms from School

In the past few weeks there have been many forms sent home from school that need to be returned. Many forms are needed to be signed by you due to Department of Education requirements. It is important that you read these forms before signing as if not completed correctly they will be sent home again.

Many forms, such as swimming notices, have a return by date. Due back to school dates are needed due to the booking of buses, how many sessions a presenter may need, etc. Unfortunately, if a form is not returned by the due date, your child may miss out on an event.

If you do not understand the requirements of a form, please contact the office.

We need some mulch movers!

We have a big pile of mulch in our staff car park that needs moving. If you have a spare hour to help move some, just drop by the office and we will supply you with a rake and a shovel.

Thank you in anticipation.

NAPLAN is almost here

In May this year, all children in grade 3 and 5 will be participating in NAPLAN teating. For the first time ever we will be completing this testing online. Over the next few weeks your children will be participating in practise activities so that they become used to the new format.

Have you ever wondered what the tests look like? There is a public site that the children will be using practise and that you can look at too.
www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/naplanonline/naplan-online-public-demonstration-site

Why not take a look and practise with your child.

Cultural Diversity Week

Next week is Cultural Diversity Week and to help celebrate we are hosting Sam Derchie and his Ananse stories. We are sure the children will enjoy this performance being funded through our Equity budget.

Early Finish at the end of term

A reminder that the last day of Term 1 is Friday 8th April. School will finish at 2:30pm.

The first day of Term 2 is Tuesday April 26th. Have a great break!

Rapid Antigen Tests

We have a store room full of Rapid Antigen Tests that have not been picked up from school. If you have been testing your child twice a week then you are due for more. Please come to the office and pick them up as soon as possible. If you are unable to do this can you contact the office.

McClelland College Open Night

Calling all parents and carers of our Grade 6 children. McClelland College are having their open night on 22nd March. Click on the link to register.

It's Almost Holiday Time

It is almost time for the school holidays. Take some time to have a look and see what is available to do!

Karingal Heights does not necessarily endorse all of these programs.