| TERM 4: | Monday 16 October - Friday 15 December |
| Sports Day | Friday 27 October |
| Pupil Free Day | Monday 27 November |
| Kindy Transitions | Tuesday 7, 14, 21, 28 November |
| School Concert | Thursday 30 November |
| Year 6 Graduation | Thursday 7 December |
WELCOME BACK TO TERM 4!
Time is flying by! We are already into Week 2 of Term 4: before we know it, Christmas will be upon us. This term will be a busy one, with all the end-of-year activities and Santa-related excitement. However, teachers will be working hard to keep the children focussed on their learning and ensuring that every day counts. When I visit classrooms, I see the students are engaged with their school work and are making genuine efforts to keep on improving. It is a delight to see this.
WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY
Friday 27th October isn’t just Sports Day, it’s also World Teachers’ Day. I know that all parents and caregivers will join me in thanking our wonderful, dedicated teachers. Every day, I see our students thrive and grow: in their learning, confidence, emotional regulation and social skills. This is due to the expert guidance and care of their teachers. The outstanding expertise of our teachers doesn’t ‘just happen’. It is the result of many hours spent in the evenings and on weekends: researching, preparing, making. I feel honoured and fortunate to work with such a hardworking and empathetic team, here at Greenock.
UNIFORM & HOT SUMMER AHEAD
The long-range predictions are forecasting a hot summer this year. This means that hats and sun-safe clothing will be extra important. I’ve noticed a lot of students wearing borrowed hats: now is the time to make sure that your child/ren have their own hat/s - and that they have their name on them! It’s also a good time to check and see if last year’s shorts still fit. Most students will have grown taller over the winter months, which means their shorts may no longer be knee-length. It is important that children’s thighs are covered when they’re out running around in the sun. Unfortunately, due to manufacturing trends, it can be quite difficult to find girl’s shorts that are knee-length. However, I do encourage you to persevere with this, so that our girls can be as sun-safe as our boys.
TRANSITIONS
Next Tuesday will be a big day for our Year 6 students with their Transition Day at Nuriootpa High School. The following week, we will be welcoming our Kindy kids here for the beginning of their transition days. This marks the start of some very big changes for some of our students and their families. Other children in the school may also start to feel the impact of change, as they realise that older students will be leaving and that they, themselves, will likely be changing classes and teachers for next year. With the additional heightened state associated with Christmas and extra-curricular events, some children can experience anxiety and nervousness about what next year may bring. Once we have worked out our classes for next year, we will have some transition lessons for all students, so that they can visit their new classrooms and meet their teacher. We hope this will help them with their transition into next year. If you think your child needs extra support, please make sure you contact their class teacher, so that we can all work together to provide the best experience for them.
Gail Holland
