Term 2 Week 2

5th May 2025

Thank you to all of our parents and community volunteers for their assistance over the weekend for the election BBQ. To any parents looking to attend our next P&C meeting, it will take place Monday 12th May, 7:00 pm at Woonona Bulli RSL. As always, new members are welcome to attend.

Over the recent holidays, the bitumen under our front COLA has been replaced. Unfortunately, due to the Easter and ANZAC holidays, along with some rain, the handball courts have not been repainted prior to students returning. This was supposed to happen over this past weekend, but the election could not allow it. In the very near future, this work will be completed and followed up with other markings such as hop scotch and others for the kids to use.

It is always wonderful to have our students in classrooms, ready to engage and learn. Our teachers and school staff are committed to fostering growth and opportunity, and we are here to work with you to support your child to reach his or her full potential.

Consistently going to school has countless benefits – from learning, to creating social connections and improving wellbeing through access to support and quality education.

Students are required to attend school every day, whether it is the first or last day of the term, Mondays, Fridays or days dedicated to sports carnivals, school excursions and incursions.

As we look ahead to the remainder of the school year, I remind our school community that we are here to work with you to support your child in thriving. We know that families experience a variety of challenging circumstances, and we are committed to working with you to address any barriers to regular attendance.

If your child is absent from school, please let us know the reason as soon as possible, even if it is just a few minutes at the start or end of the school day. Of course, there will be times when your child is unable to attend school, such as when he or she is unwell. Medical appointments should take place outside school hours where possible, and family holidays should be taken in term breaks.

If your child is feeling anxious about coming to school and you need support, please reach out to your child’s teacher or to me directly. There are also helpful resources for parents and carers on the NSW Department of Education website.

Thank you for being a part of our school community and for partnering with us to ensure students access the endless benefits of regular school attendance. In the near future, some families may receive an email outlining that their child’s attendance has dropped below 85%. If a student attends school at a rate of 85% or less, they will have missed a whole year or more of school by the time they leave Year 6. Of course, there are reasonable circumstances, and some students that have fallen ill multiple times. These letters are being sent as a reminder, not as a caution. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s attendance, you are always able to contact the school to discuss these with us.

Last week, we had AusKick at school running sessions for each class in leading up to its after-school program on Tuesday afternoons starting 13^th May and running for 4 weeks. Information regarding enrolling in this program can be found later in this newsletter or on the flyers sent home with students. 

Walk Safely to School Day will be held on Friday 16^th May 2025. This day is a great opportunity for families to walk to school together and have conversations about road safety, focussing on key road safety messages.

Best of luck to our District Cross-Country team this Friday. While the weather forecast has no implications for this event, if there is a cancellation, this information will be communicated via our app. 

Due to the cross-country, our Mother’s Day stall will take place on Thursday.

Paul Cuthbertson
Principal

Stewart House envelopes need to be handed in to the office by Wednesday 7th May. Additional envelopes can be collected from the office if required.

If your child is late to school, even if only by a couple of minutes please come to the office so they can be signed in before going to their class.

A reminder for parents to phone the office 5 minutes prior to collecting if you are picking your child up early for an appointment.

• 8th    Mothers Day Stall
• 9th    District Cross Country - Hollymount Park
• 12th  P&C Meeting 7:00pm - Woonona Bulli RSL 
• 16th  Walk Safely to School Day
• 21st   Kamay Botany Bay National Park Excursion - Stage 2
• 22nd  Athletics Carnival
• 28th  CoS Day 2 - Woonona High School
• 29th  Walk for Reconciliation - Stage 2 & 3

• 5th   Backup Athletics Carnival
• 13th South Coast Cross Country 

Sadie C, Cooper B, Jasmine K, Nixon C, Kyra W, Bede R, Grace T, Charlie W, Oaklie S, Angus M, Sune M

Sofia H, Eloise K, Harlo C, Kaea N, Flynn M

Beau F, Braxton F

Elissa O, Zach E, Ella S, Verity L, Imogen S, Callum T, Eloise K

Joni W, Oliver P, Poppy G, Ella H, Emma B, Ally K, Noah S

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