Market Night and Art Expo
Last Friday was yet another example of the remarkable support our school community shows the school, when we had our Market Night and Art Expo. I’m sure you will all agree with me that the Art Expo was spectacular. The Ocean-themed vision Ms Henstock and the students created in the art room, along with the work on display in the gym, demonstrates that our visual art program is first-class. I am so proud of the students for their beautiful art work. I had many, many glowing comments by parents, friends and community members throughout the night. Well done to all.
The success of the Market Night can be attributed to the tireless work of “The Hubsters”, our group of parent volunteers who were expertly led by Leia Barrett. Special thanks to Sarah Kiss, Mel Snibson, Yvette Willison and Jen Lawrence for their voluntary work in setting up, packing up and coordinating the stallholders. The Market Night raised $7000 for the school which is an outstanding result. This money will help us build a new playground for the Prep kids. On behalf of the school, I want to thank everyone involved in making Market Night and Art Expo a huge success.
Student-free Days in 2025
School Council have endorsed the plan for our student-free days next year. Please put these dates in your diaries and calendars:
CURRICULUM DAY 1: Tuesday 28th January (Term 1)
CURRICULUM DAY 2: Thursday 24th April (Term 2)
CURRICULUM DAY 3: Tuesday 10th June (Term 2)
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE DAY: Wednesday 9th September
STUDENT-FREE DAY: Monday 3rd November (Term 4)
CURRICULUM DAY 4: Friday 19th December
In consultation with School Council, Monday 3rd November has been designated as a student-free day so that we can provide time in lieu to staff for the additional hours they work at school production nights and other events that require work outside normal hours.
We also made the last day of school, Friday 19th December, as a curriculum day next year. This means that school will finish at 3:30pm on Thursday 18th December 2025.
Long weekend
This is just a last-minute reminder that Monday is a Curriculum Day which means there will be no students attending school. OSCHClub are open for families who require care for their children.
Please enjoy the extra-long weekend. I look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday.
Kind regards,
Mat Anderton
Principal