Dear Parents and Carers, The students have continued to impress with their capacity to see a need and take action to improve our environment or ...
Dear Parents and Carers,
The students have continued to impress with their capacity to see a need and take action to improve our environment or circumstance. Our children have a special interest in supporting animals; the recent Crazy Hair Day and Art Competition to raise money for Wings Wildlife, organised and run by Grade 4, is an example of learner agency in action. All participants enjoyed the activities and the children raised nearly $300 – Well done Grade 4!
Our creative students enjoy Crazy Hair Day
Carol Service at St John’s Church
The Grammar Carol Service at St John’s Church on Wednesday evening was a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and reflect on what a special time of year it is. The music was a credit to all involved; the vocalists, musicians and presenters excelled. Bishop Richard Condie reminded us to be grateful for all the good things that happen, especially at Christmas, and to appreciate what we have. All staff and students who worked so hard to bring together such heart-warming event are to be thanked and congratulated. It was a privileged to be part of such a lovely community evening.
The end of the year is upon us! Plans for the end of year events, and transition activities to prepare the children for next year, are well underway. Please ensure that you note the following dates and times for the final days, as relevant to your family.
Wednesday 7 December
1.30pm Kinder Concert – Junior Campus, Faulkner Hall
Please come along to the Kinder Concert and support Anglicare at the same time. Families are generously donating food and gifts which will be distributed to those in need. Each Junior Campus classroom has a box for donations, which will be placed under the Christmas Tree next Wednesday. Thanks to all for thinking of others.
We are looking forward to what the Kinder children have in store for us at their concert!
Thursday 8 December
5.45 – 7.00pm Grade 3-6 Presentation and Graduation Evening – Senior Campus, Memorial Hall
We hope to see members of the community at this end of year event for our Grade 3-6 students. Younger siblings are most welcome to attend and sit with their parents. Musicians and Choirs will perform, awards will be presented, and the Grade 6 students will graduate. Parents of students who are to receive an award have advised by class teachers. Reserved seating has been allocated to Grade 6 parents and carers.
Programme:
5.45pm Student and guest arrival
6.00pm Presentation and Graduation Evening commences
7.00pm Presentation and Graduation Evening concludes
Friday 8 December
10.00am – Junior Campus Carols Service, Faulkner Halls
Please join us for our Christmas service, which will be led by Senior Campus Chaplain, Reverend Matthew Pickering. As for the Kinder Concert, students and families are encouraged to bring donations for Anglicare.
Transition Events
Those in Early Learning and Prep have already enjoyed their 2023 transition experiences in Week 6 and 7.
It is always a pleasure to welcome new children and families to the Junior Campus. I do hope that current families will reach out and make everyone welcome.
Monday 12 December
9.15 – 11.00am Orientation Morning
Children in Prep – Grade 5 will have some time in their 2023 setting on Orientation Morning. They will meet staff and experience what learning in their new grade level will be like. We hope that this will be a positive experience for all. We look forward to welcoming new children and their families for the morning. Arrival and departure for new families will be via the Resource Centre. If any parents or carers are interested in assisting with the welcome, and spend time with new parents while the children are in the classrooms, your support would be appreciated.
Please contact our Receptionist, Kristin Koehne, via email jnrschoolreception@lcgs.tas.edu.au to register your interest.
Class Lists
The placement of children into class groups requires careful thought and consideration. Staff reflect very carefully on each child’s abilities, social-emotional maturity and behavioural needs, relationships and gender. Thanks to parents who have shared insights for 2023. The information has been noted and will be taken into consideration. Please note that requests may be conflicting, so no promises can be made. Students have been invited to complete a sociogram so that their preferences are also considered. I hope that you will trust our staff to make the right decision for your child. Staffing for 2023 is nearly finalised – parents will be advised when confirmed. As we are still enrolling students for 2023, final class lists will be emailed to parents in the last week of January 2023.
Tuesday 13 December – Class Picnic Day.
Please refer to information from Grade Teachers about the arrangements for the day.
Wednesday 14 December
12.30pm End of Year Dismissal
Please note that the children are to be dismissed at 12.30pm on the last day of Term 4, Wednesday 14 December. There will be no Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) on this day.
Vacation Care
Information regarding Vacation Care has been sent to parents and carers.
I hope to see you at the end of year events. There is much to look forward to between now and the end of the year!
Yours sincerely,
Sheona Carter
WEEK 8 |
Date |
Time |
Event |
Venue |
Wednesday 7 Dec |
1.30pm |
Kinder Christmas Concert |
Faulkner Hall |
Thursday 8 Dec |
11.00am |
BHOGA Holy Communion Service (Broadland Voices Performing) |
Senior Campus |
Thursday 8 Dec |
6.00pm |
Junior Campus Presentation and Grade 6 Graduation Evening |
Memorial Hall |
Friday 9 Dec |
10.00am |
Junior Campus Christmas Service |
Faulkner Hall |
WEEK 9 |
Monday 12 Dec |
9.15-11.00am |
Prep-Grade 5: Grade 1-6 Orientation 2022 |
Junior Campus |
Monday 12 Dec |
6.00pm |
Grade 6 Dinner |
Faulkner Hall |
Tuesday 13 Dec |
9.00-2.40pm |
EL-6 Picnic Day |
|
Wednesday 14 Dec |
11.45-12.30pm |
K-6 Farewell Assembly |
Faulkner Hall |
Wednesday 14 Dec – 12.30pm
Term 4 Concludes |
Term Dates 2023
Term 1 |
Commences Thursday 2 February, 2023 |
Concludes Thursday 6 April, 2023 |
Term 2 |
Commences Wednesday 26 April, 2023 |
Concludes Thursday 6 July, 2023 |
Term 3 |
Commences Tuesday 25 July, 2023 |
Concludes Friday 29 September, 2023 |
Term 4 |
Commences Monday 16 October, 2023 |
Concludes Tuesday 12 December, 2023 |
Public Holidays 2023
Long Weekend |
Monday 13 March |
Good Friday |
Friday 7 April |
Easter Monday & Tuesday |
Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 April |
ANZAC Day |
Tuesday 25 April |
Long Weekend |
Monday 12 June |
Long Weekend |
Monday 6 November |