APRE NEWS

Dear Parents and Carers,

It is amazing to think that we are already half way through the term, with hopefully, the worst of the wintery weather behind us. We have seen a bit more sickness/ absentees over the last couple of weeks, within both students and staff so we are constantly reminding everyone to wash hands and sanitise as often as possible. The aim of course is to try and keep everyone well. Thank you parents for being so pro-active in keeping your "littlies" at home even if they have just a cold. You are truly looking out for all of us.

Mrs Melinda Harkins has found an extreme way to stay indoors!! She is currently recovering from surgery to reconnect the bones in her right wrist after taking a tumble while riding in Brisbane on the weekend. At this stage she will be away from school for at least the next two weeks and then will require ongoing physiotherapy. No doubt we will hear some great stories of her "hospital adventures" however we are all saying prayers for a swift recovery and hope to see her back at school soon, but hopefully NOT back on her bike. 

Finalists in CEW Excellence Awards: We are delighted to share the news that THREE of our staff members have been named as finalists in the TCSO Excellence Awards. Congrataulations to:

Monica Conway (Yr 4 Teacher) a finalist in the Early Career Teacher section

Kristi-Lee Hall (School Cleaner) a finalist in the Volunteer section

Anne Woodcroft-Brown (School Counsellor) a finalist in the Education Support section

We won't know the final winners of these awards until October however, whether they get an award or not, we are very proud of these three ladies who all go above and beyond what is expected in their role. Monica, Kristi-Lee and Anne, SSPS is privileged to have you as part of our community. You are all winners!!

St Vincent De Paul Appeal: Again, thank you to all our very generous, thoughtful families who rallied to the request we shared with you from the St V De Paul store across the road. All sorts of donations came through from all across the school. Julie Inskip attended our assembly last week and made the students aware of the great need there is in our community, to look after those who need some assistance. 

Hoping that you are staying well and warm!

Regards

Judy