As we come to the end of another Term, I would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday. It has been a very busy Term with lots of exciting things happening, but also a Term with lots of illness and so I hope that everyone is able to enjoy a bit of a rest as we head into the final term for the year. Thank you to all our amazing staff who give so much of their time and energy to ensuring our students have the best opportunities possible.

I would also like to thank the Parents and Friends for the ongoing support of the school with fundraising, Breakfast Club, Canteen orders and the Father’s day stall. All the work and organisation which goes on behind the scene is really very much appreciated.

Athletics Carnival

Our Athletics carnival is coming up this Thursday. Fingers and toes crossed the weather cooperates. Please ensure your children come with plenty to eat and drink as well as warm clothes to put on in between events.

If the Carnival needs to be cancelled due to poor weather, we will alert families to this via our school Facebook page on Thursday morning.

We are also still seeking volunteers to help out on the day with various jobs. If you are able to help at all, even if only for part of the day, please contact the school office as soon as possible.

Book Covering Crew

Thank you to these wonderful helpers who have been volunteering their time to assist in the Library with book covering.

Mini Olympics

A HUGE thank you to the SRC and Mrs Tucker for organising the Mini Olympics which the whole school enjoyed and participated in last Thursday. Each class had been assigned with a country to do some learning about. At the opening ceremony the National Anthem of each country was played whilst the class did a lap of the hall, many of them waving flags and in some cases with mascots...And then it was time to “Let the Games Begin!!”

Each class rotated around 6 different activities, encouraging each other, engaging in a bit of friendly competition and generally having a great time.

Grade 2/3 Tennis

Grade 2/3 Munro attended a Tennis Tournament and try-out day last Tuesday 14^th September in Cygnet. Schools from a number of Huon Schools attended and a range of activities and mini-competitions were enjoyed.

Kindergarten 2022 and Pre-Kinder sessions

If your child is born in 2017 and is turning 4 this year, we encourage you to enrol them in Kindergarten as soon as possible. This can be done by popping into the office to collect the enrolment forms or calling the school if you wish us to email them out to you.

It is critical for school planning that we receive enrolments for Kindergarten as soon as possible.

Pre-Kinder sessions will be held on the following dates from1:30pm-2:45pm in the Kindergarten room:

• Wednesday November 3^rd
• Wednesday November 10^th
• Wednesday November 17^th
• Wednesday November 24^th
• Wednesday December 1^st

These sessions are an important opportunity for children starting Kindergarten next year to build confidence about coming to school and getting to know each other and our warm and friendly staff. Pre-Kinder sessions also allow children be begin to experience some school routines and become more familiar with our lovely Kindergarten building and the school grounds. Whilst we welcome children to attend all sessions if possible, we completely understand if you are only able to attend a few of the sessions.

During Pre-Kinder sessions parents will need to stay on the school site and are encouraged to come to the staffroom for a hot drink and a chat about some of the things they can expect in Kindergarten, as well as ways that school and home can work together to best support our students.