Newsletter Week 8 Term 3 2024

Recently, we surveyed the parent community to gather feedback on proposed changes to the winter uniform. Following the collection of 106 responses, we can share that 60% of the survey responses were in favour of making the school tie optional. The survey results were presented to the P&F meeting last night, and the P&F committee endorsed the modification.  

What This Means: Starting from May 2025, students can wear the winter uniform with or without a tie. We will transition to a long-sleeve shirt featuring the school emblem over the next three years to ensure the winter uniform maintains the school's identity. This update will provide greater flexibility and comfort for our students while preserving our school's identity in the winter uniform.

For students who wish to continue wearing the tie, the uniform shop has sourced new ties for purchase in 2025 with a zip function that is preferable to the current elastic tie.

The P&F have endorsed a decision to have a collection of ties available for winter school photos and formal school events if students require them to borrow.

We appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community.

Five students from Year 5 have been working on projects for the Diocesan Virtual Academy, a Gifted and Talented Initiative. Casey, Chase and Indiana commenced projects at the beginning of the year, with Inez and Isabelle joining this term.

The most recent learning experience was taking part in the Digital Tools Day.

On Thursday 5th September our Year 5 Virtual Academy Students participated in a Digital Tools Day. The purpose of this day is to expose students to various software applications and tools they might not ordinarily have the chance to learn. These skills can then be applied to their problem-based research tasks, or other classroom tasks such as innovative presentations.  
Chase learnt coding with Python! Super effort! Inez learnt how to present in a virtual 360 way using a Digital Space Creation application, Casey learnt how to code a game using Scratch junior and Indi and Isabelle learnt how to create engaging videos and animations using Adobe Express. 
It was very exciting to see the students engaged and learning at their own pace using their skills of persistence, organisation and independence. Congratulations!  

Prime Ministers Spelling Bee

This year, 32 students from our primary spelling groups participated in the Prime Minister's Spelling Bee.

This Spelling Bee is online, and students have 25 seconds to listen to it and type a selection of challenging words. This experience enhanced students' vocabulary and helped them challenge their spelling skills. All students who participated will receive a certificate.
Congratulations to the following students who were their class champions!
Year 4: Verity
Year 5: Casey
Year 6: Phoebe

Also, a special round of applause for Indiana Batten in Year 5, who emerged as our School Champion! Indiana's outstanding performance earned her a spot in the State round.