General P-5 Update

National Science Week Activities

Next week, Prep – Year 5 students will celebrate National Science Week, which runs from 12^th – 20^th August. This year the theme is ‘Future Earth’, centering on sustainability with a focus on the four R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Relationships. Next week, Prep – Year 5 students will have the opportunity to participate in various activities such as toy exchanges, science quizzes and, in class groups, students will also participate in hands-on scientific investigations. Further information about the celebrations are detailed later in the newsletter.

A special thank you to Mrs Lu Pollard and Mrs Shelley Hogan who have planned and coordinated the week’s activities.

Prep – Year 2 Athletics Carnival

All Prep – Year 2 students have begun preparing for their Athletics Carnival, which will be held on Monday 28^th August. The Carnival will commence at 9.00am and conclude by approximately 10.30am. Parents are most welcome to attend this exciting event.

Year 4 Camp

The Year 4 camp will be held from 24^th – 25^th August in Alexandra Headland. Further information including permission slips and medical forms, has been forwarded home to parents. If there are any questions regarding this camp, please contact either your child’s class teacher or myself directly.