Thank You to All Parents, Who Let Their Children Attend This Really Vital Program

The Kids Committee organised a Pirate Day for our school on Monday 4th April 2016. Thanks to the parents instead of students we had many pirates coming to school that day. The Pirate Fashion Parade was great fun and the class winners K/1 and 8th April 2016 3/4. So many outstanding costumes however individual mention for Boban, Serenity, Ronen, Daniella, Hawraa, Indi, Faisal and Bailey. The proceeds for the day go to the Camp to Bathurst - $882

ANZAC Day Ceremony th Swim Program 2016 On Thursday 7 April 2016 we held The Swim Program has come to an a small ANZAC Day Ceremony at end and all of our students have school to remember all who fought improved their swimming skills in the wars. and know a great deal more about water safety. Thank you to all parents, who let FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S their children attend this really DESK vital program. Term 1 is nearly over – only hours Holiday Time to go! Friday 8th April 2016 is the last day We wish everyone a happy and safe of school. All students will return holiday and hope you give some th time to reading some good books. on Wednesday 27 April The local Library has great books. 2016. The Swim Program has finished and our students have a lot more skills. They also learned about keeping safe in and near water.

The Kids Committee and the teachers organised the Pirate Day on Monday 4th April with great success. We had a great Pirate Fashion Parade, followed by pirate activities and food. It was very successful and such good fun. The money raised is Pirate Day at Yennora PS for the Camp to Bathurst - $882 Thank you for your support of our students and their learning.

South West Connect is organising a Mega-Seek-a-Skill for our senior students. It will be on Wednesday 4th May 2016 and we can take 44 students from the senior grades. SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION This is a great opportunity to learn To assist the school in providing more about the jobs that are your child with books, pencils, available. paper etc there is a school Have a safe, relaxing holiday. contribution. 1 child $30 Ms A Schuette 2 or more children $35 Principal Thank you for your support.

ENGLISH FOR PARENTS The English for Parents Course is SCHOOL BANKING back next Term. Please keep banking in 2016. Save your money –each time you deposit some money, you will get a token and in the end some prizes. PLAYGROUP See the office if you need an We have a PLAYGROUP operating application form. every Wednesday from, 1:00pm until 3:00pm. It is a great UNIFORMS opportunity for your child to gain Uniforms and school bags are for experience playing with other sale at the office. If you need any children, sharing and taking turns in new items, please come in. Please activities. The teacher is very wear proper shoes to school. We experienced – Miss Fiona. have a few second hand uniforms for sale. FRIENDS FOR LIFE PROGRAM P&C MEETING Belinda is back next term from The P&C met on Tuesday 5th April Week 2. We have a group of 2016 and discussed the events of students who are willing to the term and the next. We will participate in this great program have a Mother’s Day Stall and a about making and keeping friends Jumble Sale next term. for life.

LIBRARY NEWS The Premier’s Reading Challenge has started for 2016 and Skye, Mohamad, Fadya, Erastus and Ahmad have already completed the Challenge. Fantastic! This does not mean you can stop reading – there are just too many good books in the world to read – keep on reading!!!

IMPORTANT DATES Term 2 April th You are braver and 27 Back to School stronger than you May think! 4th Mega-Seek-a-Skill Expo 5th Mother’s Day Stall 10th NAPLAN 11th NAPLAN 12th NAPLAN 17th Technology Competition

MATHS PROBLEM Mrs Lingard put another Brain Teaser in this newsletter. See if you can solve it Good Luck!!!

BRIGHT SPARKS LEARNING CLUB IS BACK IN TERM 2 St Vincent de Paul is returning with the Bright Spark Learning Club in Term 2. This term we can have 20 students. There will be an active sporting part to the Homework Help as well.

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