Glengarry Primary School
Newsletter

Kaya, Parents & Community Members,

Since our last Newsletter we have managed to squeeze in our House Athletics events.  While the day was superbly arranged by Mrs Rudd and her team, the students competed in the right spirit and the marching was potentially the best yet, the aspect that sticks in my mind was the community support we received.

 As the sky threatened to open, we presented the shield to the winning House – and then it started to rain. Fortunately, thanks to a wonderful a band of parents and community members, the oval (marquees, tarpaulins, tables, bunting etc) was completely cleared. While a couple of us did get a little wet, the efforts of all these people was appreciated and to a large extent epitomises our school community – my sincere thanks to all who helped.

Our term will finish with a flourish – Interschool Athletics to finish off this week, our highly anticipated Speak Up finals next Wednesday and on September 22, the last day of term, everyone is invited to wear a tutu.  Our Student Councillors are to be held entirely responsible for the tutu idea!

 Peter Meston

Principal

On Thursday the 7th of September the committed Glengarry Numero team walked the short journey to St Stephen's School for our Interschool Numero Competition. It was a very close game but... WE WON by four points! We all had a wonderful time and our competitors made us feel welcome. A big thanks to St Stephen’s School for hosting this event. We would also like to thank our very own Miss Loxton and Mrs Senior, and Mr Lewis from St Stephen’s for organising this year's training sessions and competition. We all walked back to Glengarry with huge smiles on our faces and the victory in our hands. We enjoyed using our Maths skills and making new friends, and we can't wait for next year's competition which will hopefully be held here at Glengarry. GO GLENGARRY! 😁

 By Meera V and Taya G 

This week Rooms 1 & 2 received a Special delivery from a Mr Jack Spriggins, who kindly sent us some "Magic" beans. We will be planting these in the coming weeks.

Thank you to Mr Meston for delivering this letter to our classes. 

On Wednesday 6th September the Pre-Primary classes welcomed all the Dads, Uncles, Pops and other special guests into the classrooms for a fun filled Father’s Day morning. It was so lovely to see everyone having fun decorating tennis balls, painting portraits, designing bookmarks, making amazing box construction and splendid crowns in the classroom and enjoying the savoury treats the children made. 

This year's carnival was one of our best for spectators - we think we will keep the set-up, using the school-side track and making use of the shade, in years to come.  Our fabulous tuart trees also ensure a pleasant experience...but what do you think?  All feedback is welcome!

What did the children think?  It was impressive to see the determination, persistence and teamwork, demonstrating they are developing healthy levels of physical literacy.  This is clearly coming from home as well, when we see the support of parents - special thanks for the mad rush to pack up and beat the rain at the end!

Yonga won the Marching Shield with an impressive, united chant.

Maali won the shield with 1473 points.  Kaarda came second on 1386 and Yonga came a very close third on 1352 points with Kwilla fourth on 1351 points.

Go Glengarry!