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Newsletter

No 13 5th May 2023

Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and pay respect to the ongoing living cultures of First Peoples.

School Notice Board- 5th May 2023

Mrs Riley Is Retiring
	This week, I talked to the children and emailed parents to tell them that after 35 years of teaching, with 25 of them spent at Karingal Heights Primary School, that I have made the decision to retire at the end of term 2. I have thoroughly enjoyed my career as a teacher and principal but it is now time to move on and do other things such as read, garden, travel in our caravan and go back to school to complete a Family History course, one of my passions. The Department of Education has started the process of looking for a new principal and all going well, an announcement will be made of a new appointment towards the end of this term. Kerryn Riley
MOTHER'S DAY MORNING TEA
Don't forget that our Mother's Day Morning Tea is on Friday 12th May at 10:00am. If mum is not available, children may invite a special adult female in their life. Father's Day Breakfast will be in September.
Year 7 Placement Forms
	Our grade 6 children took home their Year 7 Placement Forms last week. Please fill them out and return them to us by Friday 12th May. The VSN will be completed by us.
Fundraising
You need to be in it to win. Don't forget to return your raffle tickets for the Mother's Day raffle that will be drawn during the Mother's Day Morning Tea.
2024 Foundation Enrolment
Do you have a child beginning school in 2024? The enrolment procedures for children have changed. You will need to complete a Student Application Form for your child and return it to us by 28th July. Forms can be obtained by following the link or asking at the school office.
School Photos
	This year, the school photos will be on Monday 29th May. To place an order go to: https://schoolpix.com.au/
Gardening Fridays
	There is a lot parents and carers can do to help at school and one of the things is gardening. Every second week, if the weather is agreeable, we would love some helpers to assist us with some gardening tasks. Next week we need to tidy up our sand pits. There is sand absolutely everywhere but not in the pits so, if you are able, the gate will open at 2:15pm for you to give us a hand. As you will volunteering, you will need a Working With Children's Clearance.

Coming Events

Swimming at PARC

This year, the children will be doing their swimming lessons at PARC swim centre from 22nd May until 26th May. Please complete the require permission forms.

2023 PARC Swimming Program forms

Swimming permission form
PARC swimming 'Ability Assessment Form' (must be completed through the PARC website for every child)

Awards, Birthdays, Celebrations

Congratulations to our Students of the Week recipients from the latest assembly
We would like to congratulate the following students for receiving an award at our last assembly.

P/1D	1/2B	3/4S	5/6H
Alexander L Maximus P Lachie P Kian L Willow K	Aaliyah C Mason K	Tyler F Charlotte H	Jayden K Jaxon C Joel H Levi M
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	Kerry M