We are super excited to be welcoming back the rest of the Early Years students next week. All teachers are looking forward to being able to continue learning without having to do so via the computer screen!

Next Wednesday, 27 May at 11:00am, we look forward to participating in National Simultaneous Storytime. A little bit about NSS –

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 20th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.

This year, the book is Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas, written and illustrated by Lucinda Gifford.

Please continue to be mindful of general safety and traffic rules as we see an increase in student numbers next week. Families of students in Years 2-4 (and beyond) are encouraged to use Cooper St as an alternative drop off/pick up site, or consider one of the Nicholson St sites further down towards Aerodrome Road. There has been some undesirable traffic activity from drivers, including parking out of designated zones, completing U turns across the white line, and unsafe reversing practices. All of these issues can be solved simply by having more patience and tolerance for these changed conditions. An extra 2-3 minutes is all that is needed to ensure safe traffic flow for all.

Katrina Walton

Assistant Principal Early Years