Battle of the Best: Premier’s Spelling Bee Regional Final!
I am thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of our school representatives who participated in the Premier’s Spelling Bee regional final via Zoom. Their dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm truly shone through as they competed with confidence and resilience. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the way they represented our school with excellence.

Congratulations to Kyle (Junior) and Ryker (Senior) for reaching this impressive milestone!

Kyle competed against students from 30 other schools and made it to the third round. He finished tied for eleventh place. The winning word was ‘intermittent.’ Some of the exciting words Kyle faced included hypocrisy, subterfuge, rehabilitate, bountiful, accredit, empathetic, opulent, and glossary.

Ryker competed against students from 29 other schools and reached the fourth round. He finished tied for eighth place. The winning word was ‘zoological.’ Other challenging words he encountered included acupuncture, espionage, meticulous, boisterous, and malleable.

We commend both Kyle and Ryker for their impressive performances and the pride they brought to our school community. Well done!

Striking Gold: Noah’s Brilliant Aussie Gold Rush Model Shines Bright

I am proud to commend Noah for his exceptional Gold Rush project, in which he designed and made a detailed model of a scene from the Australian Gold Rush. Using wood, plasticine, clay, and recycled materials, Noah created an impressive replica mine complete with chunks of gold.

His creativity, resourcefulness, and attention to environmental sustainability truly brought the project to life. Noah’s dedication and enthusiasm are a wonderful example of learning in action. Well done, Noah – we are very proud of your fantastic achievement!

Joseph Blazes Ahead: New 1500m Record Shattered at Zone Athletics
I am thrilled to celebrate Joseph’s outstanding achievement at today’s Zone Athletics Carnival! Joseph broke the long-standing 1500m record, finishing an impressive 11 seconds faster than the previous time of 5:14. His dedication, determination, and athletic skill have truly set a new standard for our school. Congratulations, Joseph – we are incredibly proud of your fantastic performance!

Please remember that tickets are required for everyone who wishes to eat and drink. Tickets are on sale now and can be collected on the morning of the event. Secure your spot here.

As this is a P&C-run event, a gentle reminder teachers will not be supervising students before 9am, so we kindly ask parents to look after their children during the breakfast.

Rain Check: Book Week & Wakakirri Celebration Rescheduled
Due to the forecast of wet weather tomorrow, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Book Week celebrations and the Wakakirri performance. Ensuring the safety and comfort of our students, staff, and families is our top priority, and we want everyone to fully enjoy these special events.

We are pleased to announce that both events have been rescheduled for next Wednesday, 27th August. All arrangements will remain the same, and we look forward to celebrating together under better conditions. Please see the attached updated flyer for details.

Kindergarten 2026 Transition 
We are excited to invite prospective Kindergarten students for 2026 to our Kindy Transition Days! These sessions are a wonderful opportunity for your child to become familiar with our school environment, meet future classmates, and engage in fun learning activities.

Please mark these important dates in your calendars:

• Kindy Transition 1: 21 October
• Kindy Transition 2: 28 October
• Kindy Transition 3: 4 November

An online enrolment form must be completed prior to attending these sessions.  We look forward to welcoming our new Kindy students and making these days memorable for everyone involved.  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Admin Team.

Mark Your Calendars: Grandparents' Day Celebration
We are excited to announce that our annual Grandparents Day celebration will be held on Monday 27 October! This special day is dedicated to honouring the cherished role grandparents play in our students' lives and in our community.

We understand that a lot of planning and preparation goes into making this day memorable. Therefore, we wanted to give you ample notice to mark your calendars and make any necessary arrangements.  More details about the day's activities and how you can be involved will be shared in the coming weeks.

We look forward to celebrating with all the wonderful grandparents and creating lasting memories together!

Leading the Way: Principal at Conference Next Week
I would like to inform our school community that I will be attending a three-day Principal Conference from Wednesday, 27 to Friday, 29 August. This important professional development opportunity brings together school leaders from across the region to engage in workshops, keynote presentations, and collaborative sessions focused on enhancing leadership skills, improving student outcomes, and sharing best practices in education. During this period, my access to emails and phone calls will be limited, to ensure that all school matters continue to be managed smoothly, I encourage you to reach out to your Stage Assistant Principal for any assistance or concerns you may have. Our Assistant Principals are well-equipped to support students, parents, and staff with day-to-day issues and urgent needs.