Prep Diwali Photos

Thank you to all of the families who sent photos through last night and today. 

We are so pleased that the Preps were able to share their knowledge about Diwali with their loved ones.

Prep Assembly: Sun Smart

On Monday, the 27th of October, the Preps will be running the school assembly. 

They will be introducing speakers, discussing what it means to be sun smart and singing a lovely tune.

Hope to see you there,

The Prep Team

The Festival of Lights - Diwali

This Semester, the Preps have been learning about India. Late last term we made candle holders in preparation for celebrating Diwali.

Today, we will be celebrating Diwali, as it falls on this date for 2014.  It is the Hindu New Year and is either a 3-day or 5-day holiday depending on where you come from.

It is a very exciting and colourful holiday. Homes are cleaned to welcome the New Year and windows are opened so that the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, can enter. It is believed that she cannot enter a house which is not lit up, so every household burns special Diwali clay lamps (diyas) to light the way for the goddess, which is why the holiday is also known as the Festival of Lights.

The Preps will be taking home their candles and candle holders tonight, we are hoping that families will light their candle and if possible take a picture and either email or give us a copy to put onto the blog.

The Prep Team

Parent Helpers

As the end of the year approaches and students reading abilities are improving, we are hoping to ensure that students are heard reading everyday. Please remember to fill in the Parent Helper Roster in advance to assist us with achieving this goal.

Looking forward to seeing you in the mornings.

Kind regards,

The Prep Team

Circle Time

Dear Parents,

This term we will be introducing Circle Time, which will replace Show and Tell. Circle Time focuses on students sharing experience, achievements, likes and dislikes. Therefore, students will not be required to bring objects from home.

We are looking forward to giving the students the opportunity to provide feedback about their time at school, as well as further improving their speaking and listening skills.

The Prep Team

Sports Day Team Photos

On the last day of Term 3, the students were asked to dress up in their favourite sporting team colours. Below, we have some photos of the Preps in footy colours, passionately supporting their teams!

Team Photos

Essendon

Collingwood  aka The Mighty Magpies

Carlton

 Sydney

 Western Bulldogs

 Richmond

 Hawks

 Fremantle 

 North Melbourne

 St Kilda

No Hat, No Play

Term 4 has arrived and summer is almost here, which means that all students need to wear a school hat during lunch, recess and brain food. If a student doesn't have a hat, then they will need to stay in the shade on the concreted area.

Please ensure that you child has a school hat that is clearly labelled with their name. If you would like to purchase a new hat, the uniform shop is open on Thursdays after school.

The Prep Team

Notice: Changes to the PE timetable

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Our timetable for Term 4 has changed and as a result your child may have PE on a different day to last term.

Prep A & C will have PE on Tuesdays and Prep B on Wednesdays.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions,

The Prep Team

Performance Photos: The Goblin Next Door

As term Term 4 begins, we would like to share some pictures taken during the night performances of The Goblin Next Door. Everyone had a fantastic time and it was such a great experience for the Preps to be involved in. Please feel free to leave a comment below for the Preps about their wonderful performance.

Enjoy! 

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Cast A

 

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Cast B