Newsletter October 14, 2021
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to the final term of the 2021 school year!
The winter months are officially behind us, and Spring has finally arrived. We are always happy for spring’s arrival for so many reasons; the budding trees, the greening grass, and the slowly warming weather which are all so wonderful. But what we really love is the spirit of renewal and growth that comes with spring.
If you take a minute to look around and notice the transformation happening around you, you can’t help but be in awe. In fact, we think that nature can be a really great source of inspiration for our own springtime renewal and growth. Take some cues from nature, and see how we can spring into action.
New blossoms and buds. What we see on the surface is only a fraction of the miracle that’s happening inside. We can be like that, too – constantly planning new ways to grow and produce, and our heads always churning with new life and ideas.
Winter coats are put away. We should do as well as the animals shedding their thick fur coats. They’ve got the right idea – why carry around what only makes us hot, confined, and uncomfortable during the summer? Maybe your extra is a few pounds of your own “winter coat” that need to be shed through exercise and healthier eating. Or perhaps your extra involves a relationship that needs to be gently released. Your extra could even be a bad habit that’s been weighing you down. Examine what’s been feeling heavy and unnecessary, and consider whether it’s something you can shed over coming weeks and months.
Speaking of animals . . . they’re waking up. Maybe we have some waking up to do. Like maybe you can stand to wake up to gratitude about being so blessed. Or maybe you can wake up to the fact that it’s time for a change. Or, in a more literal sense, perhaps it would be good for you to wake up a little earlier each morning. Starting the day with some quiet time for prayer, meditation, or soul-nourishing reading could be a game-changer with how you feel for the rest of the day and vital for your spiritual growth.
Babies abound. Many animals have mating cycles that bring about an influx of new births around this time of year. Babies – be they human, bird, or mammal – have a way of making us want to be a little gentler, speak a little more softly, and smile a little more. And, really, who in our lives wouldn’t benefit from us adopting those habits on a more permanent basis?
Springtime growth and renewal means that we are committed to nurturing all aspects of our lives. We are the key players in our own wellness. Let springtime become your favorite season for a whole new reason: a whole new you.
Mary Bennett
Principal
Welcome
We have welcomed five new students this term. Benji and Millie in Prep, Connor and Hazel in Year 2 and Cooper into Year 3. Please give a warm welcome to them and their parents as you see them around the school.
Building Demolition
On Monday the students were very excited to arrive at school to find an excavator blocking the school entrance and a huge vacant space where the Gr 3/4, Makerspace and toilet block used to be. This is the first step to the remediation required for this site and planning will begin as to the best use of this space for students. The removal of the buildings has certainly brought light into other areas and opened up the school. Exciting times ahead!
Building Demolition
Staffing Movements
We welcome new staff members Fiona Millar teaching Art and Science and Leonie Watson Peters teaching Music.
Pupil Free Day
There will be a Pupil Free Day on Friday, October 29. Monday November 1 is the Recreation Day Public Holiday.
Kinder Orientation
Kinder Orientation sessions will be held in the Kindergarten room on the following dates commencing at 9am and concluding at 11am. Can children please bring a piece of fruit and something to eat for morning tea. A hat and sunscreen is also required for your child.
Friday 19thNovember
Friday 26th November
Friday 3rd December
Please contact the office for further information. All interested families are welcome
Parents and Friends AGM
The AGM of our Parents and Friends will be held on Friday, October 22 at 2pm. We invite new members who would like to be involved in our school community to attend. All Welcome!
Summer Uniform
Thank you for having your children looking OLM fabulous and dressed appropriately in summer uniforms. A reminder that the wearing of school hats is now compulsory for all breaks and sporting activities - please make sure they are correctly labelled with your child’s name. Items named are quickly returned to their owners. Unnamed or incorrectly named items are stored in the lost property box at the office.