STAFFING

Welcome back Fiona. While students in Prep/J were happy to see Fiona no one reacted as excitedly as Sunny! Once again, we extend our sincere thanks to Sashi and Liz D who covered Fiona in her absence.

We would like to welcome Alex Kidd to the ESS team.

We currently have a position advertised for a Performing Arts Teacher via the Department of Education recruitment process. Regrettably Scott was unable to continue in the role.

SUCCESS IN SOCCER

Congratulations to the Winters Flat Soccer team who competed in the schools regional competition at Swan Hill. The team played well and came second overall – a great achievement. Sam was incredibly proud of the team’s good sporting attitude and their behaviour representing the school. We also thank Sam for coaching and supporting the team, as well as the parents who car-pooled to transport them last Tuesday.

TRIVIA NIGHT LAST FRIDAY

I really wish I could have been there! By all accounts those who attended had an amazing time. Special thanks must be given to Helen Vickers who once again organized and coordinated this hugely popular event and raised an astounding $7,100.00 towards the purchase of split systems in the Senior Learning Community. Thanks again to Sam and Sophie for hosting and of course the team of people who made donations, set up and packed up.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4^TH PERFORMANCE AND RECORDING RESTRICTIONS

The evening performance has sold out but there are seats available for the 12:00pm matinee. A reminder that due to privacy laws and Department of Education advice, we are unable to permit recordings of the performances. We had hoped to record the show so that the students themselves could see their own performance but even that is not permitted.

A staff member will be taking photos which will only be available if the students in them have parental permission.

REMINDER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5^TH TERM 3 CURRICULUM DAY

Friday 5^th September is the Term 3 Curriculum Day following the school performance the night before. Where possible we will try to schedule some SSG Meetings that day.

SWPBS CERTIFICATES

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded their Care Crow Certificates at assembly. They have all been given 20 Care Cards. Well done for demonstrating our school values.

Congratulations to the following students who have all been awarded 20 Care Cards. Well done, for demonstrating our school values!

P/1J: Hugo, Raphaela, Jude, Sid, Arci, Goldie O, Matis, Connie, Marlon

1/2A: Ville, Milly

2/3H: Vanessa

3/4C: Dash, Theo, Izzy

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are welcome in every classroom as well as the Kitchen/Garden and specialist areas.

If you have the time and inclination, please let us know. Volunteers at school must have a Working with Children Check.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to you…

• Jude S turned 6 this week
• Leto turns 12 this week
• Zhoni turns 7 next week
• Reuben turns 8 next week
• Ruby, Bron and Liz have birthdays this week

Hip Hip Hooray

Hip Hip Hooray

Hooray Hip Hip

COVID SCHOOL PROCEDURES

COVID is active again in Castlemaine at the moment and there have been cases in school families.

Schools will make sure your child is as safe as possible and will focus on:

• washing hands
• physical distancing
• rapid antigen testing
• Outdoors when practical
• Air purifiers indoors
• mask wearing – recommended but not mandatory

Free rapid antigen tests

Free rapid antigen tests are still available from the office.

Testing is strongly recommended for students and staff who are symptomatic.

After doing the tests at home, if it is positive, you are advised to:

• let the school know
• keep your child at home for 7 days
• contact the Department of Health via the COVID-19 Positive Rapid Antigen Test Self-Reporting Form or call centre on 1800 675 398.

Suzanne Kinnersly
Principal

Suzanne Kinnersly
Principal.