Here we are, back in Term four and already things are busy.
Last week some of our Year 5 students attended the Yarning Conference organised by Darebin and the Wurundjeri elders. We received very positive feedback and I think some of this may be shared at assembly this week.
Our dance program has started in the lead up to the school’s concert. We will put out some more information regarding this very soon. But the date has been locked in for Wednesday 15th November. The day after that has been designated a Pupil Free Day and all-day care is available, but you must book for this at least a week before.
A senior cricket team will be playing against some other schools in a final on Wednesday; Thornbury, Preston and Westgarth are the opposing schools – we wish them the best for that day.
Groups 2 and 7 have an excursion to the city on Wednesday. Prep excursion is on Friday and next week is the Year 3&4 camp.
On Saturday, parents set up a Sausage Sizzle and a Bake stall and did amazingly well. I would like to thank all the parents who donated something delicious for the Bake stall, and also those who donated drinks to sell with the sausages. I know we cooked approximately 700 sausages!
A number of families worked all day at making this a successful fundraiser, so a huge and very grateful “shout out” to them all. I believe $3,500 was raised – which will all go towards upgrading our play equipment.
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