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THE PULSE
3 December 2020
Term 4 Week 9
Newsletter
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
The end of the year is almost here and there are many exciting preparations being made to
celebrate student achievements and farewell our amazing Year 6 class. I have been particularly
impressed with our Year 6 students this year. They have raised the bar in setting the standard for
outstanding manners, leadership, behaviour and endeavour. As a school, we will be very sad to
see our senior students leave and I know all staff and students will miss Jessica, Hunter, Layla,
Gracie, Aisha, Amalia, Nicole and Matilda. I would like to also acknowledge our Year 6 parents;
you deserve a huge pat on the back for supporting these exceptional young people and we wish
them every blessing and success for the future. Our Year 6 students are excited to celebrate the
completion of primary schooling with a Graduation Dinner tonight.
As you are aware, our Closing Service has been modified due to COVID-19. Next Monday 7 December, we will film the
Closing Service which will include the Year 6 students receiving their certificates, the announcement of the 2021
School Captains and recipients of the Scholarships and Citizenship Awards. All families will be sent the film as soon as it
has been edited via the Seesaw app, just like the Chapels during remote learning.
Our Swimming Carnival last Friday was a great success. Congratulations to all students who
participated and tried their very best. It was a real highlight to see students go in as many
events as possible and encourage one another. Many thanks to Mrs Megan Alexander for all her
hard work in organising the day, finalising events and coordinating the program for the day.
Congratulations to those students who achieved age group championship medallions.
Students in Years 3-6 enjoyed a wonderful experience of visiting the Halls Gap Zoo last Thursday.
There were many highlights including the giraffes, bison, wombats and albino kangaroos.
Please note special events that are happening next week:
☺ Next Monday 9 December is the filming of Closing Service. All students are to wear Summer uniform.
☺ Tuesday 8 December is Transition Day and students will spend time with their 2021
classes and teachers. Sports uniform can still be worn.
☺ On Wednesday 9 December we are having a FUN day at school and celebrating the end of
2020. Students will need to wear their Sports uniform and bring a spare change of clothes
(neat casual). A separate note has been sent home with more details including a
permission form that will need to be returned by next Tuesday.
☺ Thursday 10 December is the last day of school. Students can wear casual clothes with a Christmas theme.
School will finish at the normal time of 3.15pm.
I would like to thank all parents for their ongoing support and partnership in their child’s education
at our school. It certainly has been an interesting year and we have all had to face many challenges. I
have been impressed with how many parents have focused on the positives with COVID remote
learning. Students, parents and staff had to learn new skills and adapt very quickly. With so many
opportunities of being together having to be postponed due to COVID, I am so thankful that we
were able to celebrate the school’s 40th anniversary in March. It certainly was a highlight alongside
having all our students back to onsite learning!
SALVATION ARMY HAMPERS
Yesterday all families should have received a letter from the Salvation Army giving you an opportunity to
apply for a hamper from the Salvation Army for Christmas. Please look out for that, all forms need to be
returned to the Salvation Army by tomorrow, 4 December.
From Mrs Pritchard...
LOOKING AHEAD – 2021
As we approach the end of the school year, preparations are being made for 2021. Attached to this
newsletter is a page of important dates for 2021, I encourage you to put it in a safe place for reference
through the year. Every family will also receive an information pack mid-January but some important
dates to mark on the calendar now include:
Thursday 28 January – Students start – Opening Chapel
Friday 5 February – P&F Welcome BBQ
Thursday 1 April – Grandparent’s Day and last day of Term 1
FUNDRAISER
One of our Year 2 students has organized a special fundraiser for Breast cancer. During recess and
lunch next Monday and Tuesday, students are invited to participate in a competition for the cost
of 50c. The stall will be out the front of the library.
As this is the last newsletter for the year, I would like to wish all students, parents, grandparents and
friends a blessed Christmas and a safe New Year.
With Christ, Tara Pritchard
Devotion...
CELEBRATE THE GIFT
“Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the
world, from beginning to end, you are God.” Psalm 90:2 (NLT)
I am eternal. Forever. When I speak, it is from the depths of eternity. Before
the world was formed, I AM! And when the world is gone, I will still be the
same.
I have come to live inside your heart. I am Christ in you. I, your Lord and Saviour, am alive within you! Learn
to tune in to My living Presence by seeking Me in quietness.
As you celebrate the wonder of My birth in Bethlehem, remember to celebrate also your birth into eternal
life. This amazing gift was My purpose for coming into your world. Enjoy My gift with a humble, thankful
heart. Take time to explore how huge My Love for you really is. And let My Peace rule in your heart, because
you know how much I love you.
Read on your own: Colossians 1:27; Colossians 3:15
Taken from “Jesus Calling—365 Devotions for Kids” by Sarah Young
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