Dear Families,

I am pleased to announce that the school has launched a Facebook page to provide another point for communicating and celebrating. The page will be used to provide updates for key events like; assemblies, excursions, sporting events and carnivals. We will also use to as a tool to showcase learning across the school through photos, videos and art work. It should  be noted that the comment and messaging features will not be a part of the page as it will be used as solely as a one way communication from the school to the outside community. Please click on the link provided, like the page and share it with friends and family connected to the school. https://www.facebook.com/Goulburn-Street-Primary-School-107019834211726

After a review process last year we have decided to change the process for awarding certificates at assembles. We have decided to align our certificates with our values and have a term focus. This term our focus is ‘Respect’ and what is means to be a respectful member of our school community. This means in two of the assemblies each term, each class will give out two certificates for students that are being respectful. In another change the other two assemblies will now be for ‘Student of the Month’, with each class awarding an all-rounder award for the student who is displaying all the values of respect, growth, aspiration and courage. On these assemblies the known overall school award ‘Aussie of the Month’ will also be awarded.

I can formally introduce our 2020 house captains and vice captains for Oak and Phoenix. The quality of the applicants and speeches were of the highest order, which made it an extremely close contest. The following students were successful; Oak Captains Rosie Purdie and Jace Ling, Oak Vice Captains Olive Turk and Xavier Stone, Phoenix Captains Mira Corry and Jack Corrigan, Phoenix Vice Captains Hallie Cormack and Riley Bearman.

A big thanks to Ms Czeszek for all her hard work in organising the 3-6 Athletics Carnival at the Domain today. The event was a great success with a wonderful supportive atmosphere, with all students trying their best and cheering for their house. I am pleased to announce that Oak was the winner on the day.

Finally, a reminder for our meet the teacher BBQ which be tomorrow Wednesday 19 February. The classroom schedule is attached and I encouraged parents to attend as this is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and familiarise yourself with the classroom environment and class routines. I look forward to seeing you all.

Regards Michael