Principal News
Dear Parents, Staff and Students,
Thanks to those who attended the leadership listening forum last Wednesday morning. Although only a few parents were in attendance, great discussion occurred. Points of discussion included:
- How we can support parents with their children’s interest in social media;
- The school’s positive approach to transition to school for our younger students and transition to secondary school for our year 6 students.
- The delivery of learning support in our school.
We will continue to offer this listening forum for parents in Term 4 once again.
2023 Student Leadership
Student Leadership roles allow our students to grasp what it means to act with the interests of others ahead of your own and how that creates a community. Last week, I spoke to our Year 5 students who are preparing their applications for the 2023 Student Leadership positions. Our Year 5 students will hear from our current year 6 leaders and their experience of leadership over the past months in readiness for their nominations in the coming weeks. They will also attend the Year 5 Leadership camp on their return to school in Term 4. Mid term four, our Year 4, 5, and 6 students along with the staff will vote for our 2023 school leaders. All positions will be announced at our end of year mass in Week 8.
Staff Updates
Bill Moore, our groundsman, has decided to finish with us at the end of this term. His final day with us will be the last Friday of school in Term 3. The position has been advertised and the hope is that the new grounds person will be able to start at the end of August to shadow Bill. Bill has been a longstanding valued member of our school community and his hardwork in keeping our grounds looking their best is very much appreciated. We will farewell Bill towards the end of term and celebrate his many contributions to our school and staff. Congratulations Bill on the many years of service to our school community.
2023 Prep Students Transition morning
ST SAVIOUR’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, TOOWOOMBA
Orientation #1 on Wednesday - 31 August, 2022 (9.00am - 10.30am)
Orientation #2 on Wednesday - 19 October, 2022 (9.00am - 10.30am)
Please arrive at 9.00am and gather in the Mercy Centre where you will need to sign your child in. Parents are asked to settle your child/children, before they are taken to the Prep classrooms by a staff member. Parents will be required to collect your child/ren from the Mercy Centre at 10.30am. We strongly encourage you to bring your child/ren to both orientation mornings as this will help to familiarise them with their new school and classmates. During the morning, the children will be split into three groupings, and they will participate in several play-based activities.
The School Bag is available for purchase from the Mercy Centre on these days. This item is not a compulsory part of the school uniform. The uniform shop will also be open.
WHAT TO BRING TO MORNING SESSIONS: To help the children have a wonderful morning in Prep please make sure your child is in suitable play clothes, closed in shoes and that they bring a water bottle, a wide brimmed hat and a piece of fruit.
Parent Information Night on Wednesday - 16 November, 2022 (5.30pm - 6.30pm)
Parents are to gather in the Mercy Centre at 5.30pm where they will need to sign in. At this session you will have an opportunity to meet the Prep teachers and learn important information regarding Prep routines, your child’s class and sports house.
Transition Morning on Wednesday - 30 November, 2022 (8.45am - 10.30am)
Parents and children will arrive at 8.45am and gather in the Mercy Centre where they will need to sign in.
This morning gives the children an opportunity to spend time in their Prep classroom with their Prep teacher for the following year. This is also a great opportunity for the children to become familiar with their new classmates. Parents will be required to collect their child/ren from the Mercy Centre at 10.30am.
Please RSVP by Wednesday 24 August, 2022
We ask that you RSVP your availability to attend via the following link https://forms.office.com/r/rvLyQX82QW or contact the school office on 4637 1700
We look forward to seeing you all on the day.
Thanks for reading and have a great weekend.
Madonna
