Dear Parents and Carer’s,

This week we began our transition program across the school.  Children in Grade 6 have been supporting next year’s Grade 1 and Grade 2 classes with Advent activities, and next year’s Grade 3’s, 4’s, 5’s and 6’s have begun working together in the senior rooms to become familiar with the space and transitioning procedures. The teachers and Education Support Officers are working across all levels during this transition space so that children will be accompanied at all times by familiar faces and new faces. Our official transition day will be on Tuesday 15^th December.

We have had information regarding the changes in COVID regulations. Our assemblies can resume with them being exclusively attended by students and staff only. Yesterday we really felt fabulous when we could gather together after recess and lunch to reflect on how we had enacted our RISE expectations. We will continue to follow public health directions and apply the health and safety advice during school assemblies. This means adults will continue wearing face masks taking them off briefly for photos, or giving a speech.

This means our graduation ceremony will take place. Grade 6 students will receive a notice today regarding details. This is a collective design with the school aligning activities with the parent planned celebration in the evening.

We are also excited about the celebration of Confirmation on 11^th December.  Six Grade 6 students are currently being prepared by Mrs. Hicks for the Sacrament, with all of the senior unit learning about the gifts and fruits of the Spirit we find in each other.

I have found the children at school have embraced the journey of Advent this term through fundraising, and proactive participation in the Friday celebrations for children needier than themselves.

Please relax and enjoy the weekend,

Blessings and yours in partnership ,

Anne-Marie Robb