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Letter From The Principal

Dear Families,
The first day of the school year was buzzing as students excitedly met up with friends to talk about their holidays. It was also a day of nervous excitement for new children and staff as they settled into classes. We have a fabulous staff with a diversity of skills and experience and we look forward to an excellent year ahead. A very warm welcome to our new families and the 2012 teaching staff:

Darrin Briggs: Deputy Principal
Kerri Southwell: Receptions in Room 1
Judith Crisp/Margie Sekulic: Year 1 in Room 3
Lyn Long: Years 1/2 in Room 3A
Theo Prucha: Year 2 in Room 4
Nicole Scrivener: Years 2/3 in Room 5
Jill Cole & Darrin Briggs:Years 567 in Room 7
Alanna Murphy: Years 4/5 in Room 8
Jenni Harpas: Preschool Teacher
Andrea Kipperman: Teacher Librarian
Kathleen Patitsas: LOTE (Greek) Teacher
Mike Hastwell: PE Teacher
Maria & Kathy Xanthis: Greek First Language Maintenance
Helen Lawry: JP Music
Robyn Henwood: Visual Arts
Lesia Zubjuk: English as a Second Language,
Jane Salb: School Service Officer
Elaine Magais: Aboriginal Cultural Education Officer

Next week we will be sending out an invitation to Acquaintance Afternoon and Picnic Tea. The event will be held on Wednesday 15th February and gives everyone the chance to welcome new staff and families as well as discuss the curriculum overview, class programs and routines. We look forward to seeing you there.

Governing Council
The 2011 School Annual Report will be presented to the School Community at the AGM on Monday March 19th. We invite all parents to attend and hear about the school’s successes, any issues and learning areas for improvement. This also provides an opportunity for you to nominate for a Committee or Governing Council position. We will be calling for nominations shortly.

Regards,
Pat Cardone – Principal

Posted in School News.


ELC and Preschool News

ELC NEWS
We have had some staffing changes in our ELC since Megan has left our centre. Lucy Fergie is the team leader for the Lorikeet Room, Nadia Vernari will join our team working Monday – Thursday and Brigitta Kiss will be working in the Lorikeet room on Monday, Wednesday [...] Continue Reading…

Posted in ELC News, Pre-School.


School Calendar

Please note that the Term 2 – Term 4 school calendar still has some other activities and confirmation of events to be made. These calendars will be distributed to parents at the beginning of each term and posted to the school website.

Posted in School News.


Library News

I hope everyone has had a restful and enjoyable holiday. Hopefully you and your children made time for reading. Student borrowing will begin again in Week 2. If you have a junior primary child, please remember to make sure your child has a library bag to keep books safe [...] Continue Reading…

Posted in Library News.


2012 Sports Teams Expression of Interest

list of sports
sports list

print and fill out the form then return to the front desk
sport

Posted in Primary School.


KANGA CRICKET – TERM 1 ENROLMENT

ATTENTION
Reception to Year 2 students (Juniors) and Year 3 students (Seniors)
Are you interested in joining the Sturt Street Community School Kanga Cricket Team for a Term 1 competition? We need 8 players for the teams each week.

Please note, for Term 1 only, games will be held at [...] Continue Reading…

Posted in School News.


Chinese Language Classes

Dear Parents,
Just a small reminder that Chinese classes will resume in 2012 commencing on Thursday 9th February, 3.30pm – 4.45pm, in the Technology Room upstairs with Ms Man Xu as their teacher.
Students attending Chinese Class will be dismissed from their normal classroom at 3.25pm and assemble [...] Continue Reading…

Posted in Primary School.


Letter from the Principal

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

As the end of year draws closer students and parents are wondering about class placements and structures for 2012. While we have completed most of this process some adjustments are yet to be made as new families move into the CBD. There are some uncertainties about our teaching [...] Continue Reading…

Posted in School News.


ELC and PRESCHOOL NEWS

This term we have been focusing on what our bodies can do with the main focus being on physical and social development. Many activities have encouraged building and strengthening individual muscles such as obstacle courses, ball games, balancing games, cutting, manipulating play dough, clay, plasticine, drawing, painting, [...] Continue Reading…

Posted in ELC News, Pre-School.


SWIMMING

Swimming week is always exciting for students with a change to usual class routines and fun to be had while learning new skills. The program funded by the Education Department assist students develop water confidence, survival in the water, swimming technique, rescue of others, water safety, endurance and fitness. [...] Continue Reading…

Posted in Primary School.




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