STAFFING

Rachel Ellis-Hall has joined the Winters Flat staff as our new Performing Arts teacher. Many of you will know her as Izzy and Vanessa’s mum. We welcome Rachel to her new teaching role.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – SCOTT SANDERS

Scott Sanders is joining Winters Flat offering instrumental music lessons. More information in flyer attached to this newsletter.

To book lessons or for more information, contact Scott directly on 0401 411 881 or thehouseofandersen@gmail.com

PERFORMANCES LAST WEEK

Time Warp Tunes is a journey we’re not going to forget in a hurry! We are so proud of our students who took part and their amazing performances last week.

Every one of them brought the decades to life with energy, joy, and heart. From the rock ’n’ roll of the 50s, to the disco ball of the 70s, to contemporary pop power hits. They danced through time and celebrated the power of music, to bring us all together. What was particularly impressive was their enthusiasm and engagement throughout the rehearsal process.

Once again, we thank:

• The brilliant staff who made this show possible including learning the routines with their class, as well as their own chance to shine in fluoro Lycra. Sets were constructed by Bron (who was also taking photos), set back-drops by Brodie and costumes sewn by Emma.
• The parent volunteers who helped with costumes, sets, front of house and backstage magic.
• The tech team and crew for the sound, lighting, and all the behind-the-scenes wizardry
• Our supportive families, friends, and school community for cheering us on every step of the way.

Special thanks to AnneMaree Jones who was the artistic director, stage manager, choreographer, set and costume designer and writer of the show. The amount of time, effort and even cash that AnneMaree contributed to making the show a success is immeasurable, and we owe her such a debt of gratitude.

AnneMaree engaged students from the outset and observing rehearsal I saw the same energy and joy as we all enjoyed in the final performances.

It feels like many of us are still smiling :-)

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…

• Win turned 8 this week
• Ida turned 6 this week
• Amos turns 7 this week
• Angus turns 12 at the weekend
• Midas turns 11 next week
• Raphaela turns 6 next week
• Angus C turns 8 next week
• Terry, Kate and Karen M have birthdays coming up in the next few weeks

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.