They're On Their Way Down the Mountain!!

Hi everyone!
Your last moments of freedom are rapidly drawing to an end. The campers are expected to arrive back at school at 4p.m.
See you there!

Bathurst Update

The latest weather report says that it is extremely windy and has been wet since about 11.30 this morning. Those without wet weather gear ... got wet! They had a fantastic time at the Sheep and Cattle Drome where some of the group had a go at sheep shearing. They did the outdoor activities at the goldfields this afternoon and had a drive around Mt Panorama. The teachers are holding up well (well, they sound like it on the phone). Let's hope they can keep up with the dancing tonight!!!
Tomorrow's weather is looking a bit the same as today, so they may cut the stops a bit shorter on the way back and could be back at school about 4p.m. Mr Sharp will call when they are leaving Katoomba - so watch this spot!!
Now go and kick up your heels and enjoy your last hours of freedom!

Off To Bathurst ......at last!!

So far so good. No news yet, but a very excited group of kids boarded the coach this morning. By now they should be well into their activities and getting ready for a busy night ahead. Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who had their children at school on time this morning.

Acknowledgement Ceremony

On 10 September at 10.30am we are holding an Acknowledgement ceremony for our COLA and resurfacing of playground. All parents and community members are welcome. Ms Julie Owens (MP) will be attending.

Kindergarten Transition Program

Our Transition program for Kindergarten 2009 begins on Thursday 11 September and we welcome all children and parents to the six sessions. Parents are invited to come to as many as they are able. PLEASE COME!
The program follows
Session One: Thursday 11th September
School readiness & supporting your child at school
Session 2: Thursday 18th September
School tour, general routines, PBL expectations & communicating concerns
Session 3: Thursday 25th September
Mathematics
Session 4: Thursday 30th October
Literacy
Session 5: Thursday 6th November
The curriculum, reporting and assessment, class structure, attendance, lunches & preparing for the BIG day.
Session 6: Thursday 13th November
Stay, play and learn. Join your children in the classrooms. Participate in a literacy lesson.
Thank you to the Transition team led by Nina Daher for organising this wonderful program.

School Swimming Scheme

School Swimming Scheme 2008

It’s on again this year!

The Department of Education and Training School Swimming Scheme is an intensive learn to swim program which develops water confidence and provides students with basic skills in water safety and survival. The scheme is conducted over ten days.

Students who have not reached a satisfactory standard of water safety and survival skills, and are unable to swim 25m confidently unaided in deep water, are eligible to participate in the School Swimming Scheme.

120 places is being offered to students in Years 2 – 4. In early term 4, the remaining places will then be offered to students in Years 5 and 6.

Lessons will take place at Wentworthville Pools under the instruction of qualified teachers. The Scheme will continue daily for two weeks from Monday 27 October to Friday 7 November 2008.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students and parents for sending in their permission note and money.

There are still about 60 places available. Your are most welcome to send in the permission note and money by the end of term 3.

Working In Cooperation

Nina Daher