Congratulations to the following students who were presented with their Principal Award at last week’s assembly. Well done to: Sophia Ruach, Xavier Clarke, Jasmyn Kilgore, Judson Hegarty, Xavier Clark, Neeko Lawrence, Thomas Clarke, Mylee Clasby, Heath Scott, Logan Jay, Adieu Mayen, Gemma Clark and Malual Malual.

The Slime Splatacular was eventually held on the 8^th of November and the kids and staff had an absolute ball. The children did laps of an obstacle course designed by the JSC and built by the Grade Six Camps group whilst dodging slime and coloured powder being thrown at them by Staff and JSCs. There was not a clean person left in the school by the end of the day and the school raised nearly $7500 from the day. Congratulations to Casey Loffler-Douglas who raised the most money in the school, collecting a whopping $950 by himself.  For those students who raised money, your prizes should be here within the next week. Well done everyone.

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The swimming program started this week with the Grade Prep – 2’s attending their lessons at the Ford Swim Centre.

From all accounts, the program has started successfully, with the students participating in water experience sessions aimed at stroke development and water safety.

The Grade 5/6 ‘s attended the Waratah Beach Camp this week. From all accounts, the students were had a fantastic time working through a range of activities including the: aeroball, giant swing, ropes course and initiative games. These experiences give students the opportunity to build on their personal development skills within a non-school setting, which can only be of benefit.

On Tuesday December 13 we will hold Transition Day. As part of this day our Year 6 students attend the Secondary College for the whole day and our 2022 Preps attend for a morning session, between 9.00am and 10.30am.

On Wednesday December 14^th, the Grade 6 Graduation will be held. We congratulate all of our Grade 6 students and wish them all the best with the next phase of their school life. Their persistence and resilience will hold them in good stead moving forward.

The School Council has approved the following student free days in 2023.

• Friday 27^th January (First Day back at school) – Planning
• Friday March 10^th – PD – attached to the Labour Day Public Holiday (Monday March 13^th)
• Monday May 15^th –Professional Learning
• Monday November 6^th – this is the Monday before the Melbourne Cup