Principal report
Busy Start to 2019
I can’t believe that we are in Week 3 already and I am hoping that all of the kindergarten students are beginning to find their way around the school more easily. We have had 14 kindergarten students and four others enrol in other years and I trust that they are feeling welcome and beginning to settle in to the routine. The morning uninterrupted lesson time is running smoothly and helping the school remain calm, positive and with high expectations of students.
The beginning of each year can sometimes be disrupted but this year has been exceptional. On behalf of the school I thank all parents, carers and grandparents for your support.
Swimming Carnivals
The two swimming carnivals last week were two of the best carnivals in recent years. We had more swimmers competing in many more events and trying to push themselves in all strokes and longer distances than ever before. Everyone that I have spoken to has told me that they had great days. Congratulations to the Rush House team, to all of the Age Champions and well done to everyone who turned up and just had fun on the days. Thank you also to the staff who did sensational work on the Thursday and Friday. Thank you to the parents and grandparents for your continued support. It was enjoyable catching up and meeting with you.
The Small Schools Swimming Carnival is on this Thursday. All students participating have been sent home a permission note and program containing all the details, times and costs. No bus will be running so private transport will be necessary. The school wishes all the teams the very best against our other local schools.
Meet the Teacher Week
On Monday 11th February, (yesterday) we commenced our Meet The Teacher Week. We welcome all families to attend. This will be a great opportunity for families to introduce themselves and meet their teachers.The teachers will be outlining their routines and classroom organisation. This is an important time that will further help form a bond and relationship to help your child continue to progress.
This afternoon, Year 6 - 3.15pm - 4.15pm, Wednesday, Year 2/3 -7.00pm - 8.00pm and Thursday, Year 4/5 4.00 – 4.30 and Year 3/4 ,4.30pm – 5.00pm.
Staff Meetings
Iluka Public School staff meet regularly to discuss, plan and organise teaching and learning programs and events and also to participate in professional learning.
Our staff meet each week at the following times:
Monday - 3.15 – 4.15pm Whole Staff Meeting
Tuesday - 9.15- 10.15am Learning Support Team Meeting
Wednesday 9.15 – 10.15 Staff Administration Meeting
Thursday 11.30-12.15 – Executive Team Meeting
Book Packs
Our Book Pack prices will remain at $30.00 per child per year. These funds are used to assist the school to purchase items used in teaching and student wellbeing. Such items include expenses relating to each of the learning areas such as art supplies, sports equipment, library books, take home readers, cost of photocopying and text books. Payments of these fees would be very much appreciated.
If you wish to make an online payment visit our website at www.ilukapublicschool.com and select the make a payment tab. Only the sections with an asterisk need to be completed. The reference you should use is “bookpack”.
Have a great week,
Phil
Class K-1
Infants Swimming Carnival-Thank you parents, carers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, family members, friends and community members for such an overwhelming turn out to our Infants Swimming Carnival. Your support of this school event, was greatly appreciated. I was so proud of your children for their positive participation, excellent behaviour and most importantly their willingness to ‘have a go’ even though a little bit hesitant.
Class Meeting-The Kindergarten and Year One class meeting was held yesterday afternoon.
It was wonderful to have so many parents and carers in attendance. For those parents and carers unable to attend, your child has taken home today the information sheets that were handed out at the class meeting.
Home Reading-Year One students commenced home reading last week. Kindergarten students will start taking home readers next Monday, after the completion of the Best Start Literacy assessments.
Reminders:
*Library day for Kindergarten and Year One is Wednesday.
*Kindergarten parents please return the Best Start meeting form before this Friday. A letter confirming the day and time for our meeting will be sent home on Monday 18th February.
*Save the Date, Friday 22nd February, for our ‘Rhyme In Time’ Cafe.
