Welcome to term three and I trust everyone had a fabulous holiday break. I would firstly like to extend a warm welcome to our A/Principal Mr Michael McInerheney on behalf of the P&C who has joined us for term three and four from West Leederville Primary School. With two deputies positions recently made vacant, we also welcome Mr Steve Godden and Mrs Lechelle Ruscoe and look forward to working with the new look school administration in terms three and four.
We had a great turn out at our P&C meeting on Tuesday night with many items progressing nicely. Check out the key outcomes below:
1. Term three events calendar
Last term saw lots of fundraising events, whilst this term has many student-focused events. Be sure to check out the key dates below. There are many opportunities to volunteer a small amount of time and enjoy seeing your kids in action!
2. Traffic Management
We are pursuing options to improve the safety of the many children crossing Chandler Avenue. Lynette Dias has been tirelessly counting vehicles in preparation for a submission for a cross walk. With the wet weather and more people driving to school, it is a timely reminder to slow down, stay alert and watch out for our kids on the road. It is also important for parents to make sure they are NOT parking on the yellow lines along Chandler avenue.
3. School Wish list 2015
We are pleased to report that the infrastructure contributions have been expended to purchase new computers for the computer room and an additional one per classroom. Air-conditioning quotes and work schedule are being finalised as we aim to have these installed ready for the summer months.
4. Arts Cards and Calendars Fundraiser
This fabulous fundraiser will continue in 2015, with a bit of a twist. Our students have produced some amazing art throughout the year whether that is in class time or within the art program. Our handy school photographer will be photographing a selected art piece from each student and this will be used for the arts, cards and calendars initiative. More information to follow. Many thanks to our volunteers and class teachers who are supporting this much loved fundraiser.
Finally, I would like to extend a special thanks to Mrs Mahshid Taheri who will leave us at the end of this week. Mahshid has been a wonderful member of the school administration and staff, most recently assisting the school as we transition to IPS. I have worked very closely with Mahshid and know her to be a wonderfully generous colleague and passionate educator who will be missed by parents and students. I wish Mahshid every success as she leaves us to pursue a very exciting opportunity.