FROM THE PRINCIPAL
We are into the home straight, of what has certainly been a year like no other! The children and teachers have been working hard to ensure that term 4 goals are met, as we head into the second reporting cycle for the year. Classes are also beginning to see the ‘finish line’ and prepare for some end of year celebrations of their time together as a class.
Our building program is progressing towards completion, and excitement is building! It was a rather noisy week last week, and the children have coped very well with the significant disruptions. Hopefully, the finishing touches happen a little more quietly! Whilst it probably won’t be apparent to you all by the end of the school year, there actually isn’t too much more work to complete, and we are very much looking forward to starting the new school year in brand new facilities!
This time of year always throws up a variety of emotions, as children and families start to consider the transition to the next year level and a new class group in 2021. Part of the school experience is to grow accustomed to these transitions as being a normal part of life. Later in this newsletter, I have included some reflections from one of our wonderful parents, and Managing Director of Positive Minds Australia, Madhavi Nawana Parker. I encourage you to read through Madhavi’s reflections as a way of guiding you and your child through this time of transition and change.
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of accompanying our intrepid year 6 team on their camp to the beautiful Kangaroo Island. We all had an amazing experience of the raw beauty and pristine environment on KI, as well as seeing first-hand the devastation of the January Bushfires. Our students and staff were wonderful ambassadors for our school and their families and it was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience. My sincere thanks to Mrs Emma Begg and Mrs Bridget Hughes and Mr Nic Schultz for their excellent support of the children in their endeavours. Our year 5 cohort are getting ready for their camp experience to Narnu farm at Hindmarsh Island, and we wish them safe travels and a great camp, as well.
Recently, we shared with you, an overview of our end of term celebrations and activities. With the very recent changes to COVID-19 restrictions, we will need to adjust what and how we had hoped to end the year and will inform you of the changes, and likely in some instances, cancellations. Our priority, as always, is the safety and wellbeing of our children and families.
Over recent weeks, our year 6 cricketers have been involved in SAPSASA knockout matches. They have won both of their matches and have now made the state wide finals series, due to be held on Thursday 26th November. While we are unsure whether this event will be postponed or cancelled, achieving this level is an excellent achievement for a small school such as ours and we thank coach Craig Medlow sincerely for his contribution. (See Cameron's recap of the most recent game further below in the newsletter)
God bless,
Phil