Dear Families,

We couldn’t be prouder of the fantastic start we’ve had to the school year! Students have returned eager to learn, ready to collaborate and committed to making our school a positive and productive environment.

Tomorrow, we’re excited to host our Welcome BBQ and Class Information Sessions—a wonderful opportunity for families to visit their child’s classroom and learn more about what happens throughout the week. The School Association will be running a BBQ from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

3.15- 3/4 Brelis, 5/6 Clifford and 5/6 Cook

3.30- Kinder Medcraft and 3/4 Coe/Johnston

3.45- Prep/1 Evans and Prep Budgeon/Ellerton

4.00- 1/2 Shepherd and 2/3 James

This term, as part of our focus on Wellbeing, we will be embedding the value of Connection in all that we do. Classes will engage in activities that explore what it means to be connected, with a special focus on building new relationships with classmates and teachers.

This work will be showcased at our annual Harmony Day Assembly, where we celebrate and learn about different cultures. If any families would like to participate—whether through sharing cultural dances, music, or stories—please contact the school.

We are also currently reviewing our behaviour management system and school-based processes to ensure they align with our community’s expectations and the latest evidence-based practices. This review will involve input from all stakeholders, including teachers, teacher assistants, students, and families.

Our approach will be guided by the work of Dr. Ross Greene, a clinical psychologist and creator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model for addressing challenging behaviour in children. You can learn more about Dr. Greene’s work by visiting his website, Lives in the Balance.

We will share more details throughout the term, but at the heart of this shift is a focus on solving the underlying problems that lead to challenging behaviour, rather than simply modifying behaviour through punitive measures. While this approach isn’t new, it does require a change in how we view behaviour and support our students.

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Warm regards,
Michael

Congratulations to our 2025 House and Vice Captains!

Captains

Phoenix:  Femmi and Simon

Oak: Mabel and Callum

Vice Captains

Phoenix: Marlin and Evie

Oak: Porcha and Edward

Scholastic Book Club orders will close at recess time tomorrow. If you have any online orders or orders to be dropped in to the office please do so before then. Thank you.

Information Session and Sausage Sizzle  -  An Information Session for parents and carers will be held on Wednesday 19th February. This is an opportunity for teachers to share information about classroom programs and expectations for the year ahead. Teachers will run a session of approximately 15 minutes at the times below. 

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3.15- 3/4 Brelis, 5/6 Clifford and 5/6 Cook

3.30- Kinder Medcraft and 3/4 Coe/Johnston

3.45- Prep/1 Evans and Prep Budgeon/Ellerton

4.00- 1/2 Shepherd and 2/3 James

We have had a fun and busy start to our Prep year! We used watercolour paints to create self portraits, and as part of our work on Wellbeing we are exploring the concept of being a 'bucket filler' and 'bucket dipper.'  This is the idea that everyone has a 'bucket' which we can fill with good feelings by being helpful and showing care and kindness. Conversely, doing things that are unkind or uncaring can take away from someone’s bucket. The children have embraced this idea wholeheartedly and are making a wonderful effort to be ‘bucket fillers’ each day!

Building Connections in Year 3/4 Brelis 2025

At first, we were all quiet, some nervous, uncertain what to do, But soon we found good friends- some old, some new!

And as we talked, we soon could see, So much connected us- you and me!

Each day we talked more, and before too long, We found shared interests that made us belong.

Some love playful, energetic, crazy- fun, loyal dogs,

A few preferred fickle loving cats, others slimy green frogs!

Horse lovers grouped together trying to sneak in a giddy up ride, TayTay Swift fans connected with a great show of pride!

Although gymnastics proved popular with most,

Running fast outnumbered it, though most chose to coast!

Gardening was a popular pastime that brought joy

Surpassed by the orbiter, voted the best playground toy!

Though we are all different, we are also connected in many ways, Together we will continue to grow throughout our 3/4 Brelis days!

Launching into Learning will begin on Friday 21^st February. Our session will run from 9-10:30am in the Kindergarten classroom. Mrs Ellerton is looking forward to welcoming returning families, as well as new families.

We have Sushi deliveverd to our school weekly on Fridays. Orders need to be delivered to the office no later than recess  on Thursday for the delivery on Friday. Students need to bring along a paper bag with their name, class and order written on it and money preferably wrapped in foil inside the bag (if you have a sibling, money can be put into one bag for both if easier). 

Sushi will be $3.50 a piece

Vegetarian - (inari, red capsicum, cucumber, carrot and daikon)

Teriyaki Chicken - (teriyaki chicken with cucumber and carrot)

Avocado - (fresh avocado with Japanese mayo)

Cooked Tuna - (cooked tuna with sweet corn, carrot and cucumber)

Smoked Salmon - (Tasmanian smoked salmon with carrot and cucumber)

Californian - (crabstick with avocado , Japanese mayo and cucumber)