GLASSHOUSE PERFORMANCE

The wait was well and truly worth it! Wow, what a day and night we had yesterday for showcasing our clever students and staff. We thank all of you for supporting the preparation with costumes and props as well as making sure that we had a great audience. Big thanks go to all of our staff who prepared, sewed, bought and sourced items to make the groups shine in the spotlight as well as spending time putting together the ideas and practicing for each item. It has to be said, that a great team is the reason for the success. Leading this team was Mrs Leah Toole, whose passion and drive got it all started and to completion so successfully. Many hours of work behind the scenes and communication with the Glasshouse meant that the practice and performances this week were wonderful. Mrs Jeannine Ucdereli and Aunty Heather were part of the core team who worked with the Glasshouse to ensure all was ready and organised. Miss Elisa was with us all term, ensuring that her creativity and talent spread through to the Eisteddfod dance groups who will also compete next week. No doubt, there are lots of weary students and staff today, but what great memories to keep. We look forward to seeing it all again with the DVD recording. If you wish to purchase a copy of the DVD please send $20.00 in to the school office in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name, quantity and 'Glasshouse DVD' on it by Friday 27th September. 

KUYPER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CONCERT BAND VISIT

Today we welcomed the Kuyper Christian School Concert Band from Kurrajong NSW. All students were invited to participate in the audience with this free concert, and being the day after the Glasshouse performances, it was a lovely way to end the week. The performance ran for approximatley 60 minutes and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. 

PARISH MASTER PLAN

Our school design team is close to being finalised for this project, with parent, staff and student reps working together next Monday to find out more about how we can engage with our whole school community to get our Project Nest off the ground. Once our design team are given some guidelines around how to best encourage and seek the community’s ideas, we will share with you how you can be part of this initiative. The actual Project Nest work will take place over 3-4 weeks, so we would really like you to visit and contribute a little or a lot. More details will be communicated in time.   

We will also have a visit from Paynters soon, which is the company partnering with the Parish for assessing our physical site for future planning. This is a very exciting and unique opportunity for all of us to build our future.

CHANGE TO SUMMER UNIFORM

Students are required to wear the full summer uniform from Week 1 of Term 4. Please ensure that the items your child/ren are wearing are correct, paying particular attention to shoes and accessories.  We will send reminder notes home next term for any items that need adjusting and ask for your support to follow these up. I have included the link to our uniform requirements.

THINKING OF OUR COMMUNITY

We offer our thoughts and prayers to Bronte, Taz Gawith (3 Green and 1 Green) and family on the recent loss of their grandfather.

Congratulations to Aislinn Suveesh (2 Gold) and Aryan Vishanth (2 Green) who became Australian citizens on Tuesday. Both Aislinn and Aryan took the pledge under God to become full and formal members of the Australian community. Mayor Peta Pinson presided the citizenship ceremony which  took place at Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. 

Tess Koning
Principal