RPS Chatter December (2) – 2022

…And BANG….I’ve now heard “last Christmas” on the radio….I still haven’t started my Christmas shopping….where did the time go?  So as the man in the red suit keeps checking his naughty and nice lists (I know which list I hope I’m on!), it’s time to finish up the 2022 school year.

Before I go any further, it is my pleasure to introduce to you our team for 2023:

Foundation:        Sarah Devine, Daisy Sprague, Sarah Tehan

Year 1/2:              Hayley Coates, Maddie Clarke, Kath Faichney, Emily Wilson

Year 3/4:              Josh Hurn, James Johnstone, Tammy Jensen, Isobel Thomas, Rachel Foster

Year 5/6:             Luke Davy, Olivia Richards, Russell Sivewright, Harriett O’Connor

Intervention:       Sarah Fagan

Tutor:                   Kate Melven

Specialists:          Lucie Kershaw, Julian Bowring, Karen Lynch, Jane Caulfield

Integration:         Fletcher Newton, Joey Wilson, Emily Brown, Angela Rhodes

Admin:                 Jake DeBono, Jane Burns, Vesna Pavlic

Principal Class:   Megan Dell, Nerida Burns

Officially, or final day of the 2022 school year is Tuesday 20th December.  We will be conducting our final whole school assembly on the netball courts commencing at 9:05am.  All students will be dismissed from their learning space at 1:30pm.  We will be having an extended recess then students will go home for their lunch.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing students for their enthusiasm and excitement about being back at school together for a whole year.  They turn up each day with a smile on their face and determination to get through the year in a positive way.  We are all incredibly proud of their efforts.

To our outstanding staff who continue to ride the education rollercoaster with me…it’s been a much calmer and predictable ride this year, with still a few twists and turns to keep us on our toes.  Thank you for doing what needs to be done in the best interests of our students and putting their needs first.

To our parent and community members who continue to provide our students and staff with support and encouragement, thank you it is greatly appreciated.

To those members of our school community who are moving on to new chapters/adventures in 2023, we wish you the best of luck in whatever the future holds.  Know that you will always be part of the RPS family.

Finally, on behalf of our staff, we would like to with you all a safe and holiday break, and hope you get some quality time with the people you care about the most.

Merry Christmas and I look forward to what our 2023 adventure brings.

Megan 😊

To assist us in making sure we are ready for next year, if you or anyone you know would like to be part of our amazing school community in 2023 and they are not yet enrolled, please make sure enrolment forms are completed and returned to Jake in the office as soon as possible.

Also, please inform Jake as soon as possible if you are planning on leaving at the end of the year. This is only required if your children are in grades 1-5.

 

Russell’s Joke of the week:

 

How much did Santa pay for his sleigh?

Nothing. It was on the house.

 

 

School Hats

It’s summer and our students are required to be wearing their school hat.

We thank you for ensuring your child has a named hat at school everyday.

 

Important information for the last day of school for 2022 (20/12/2022)

 

• A whole school assembly will commence at 9:05 AM on the netball courts.
• All students will be dismissed from their learning spaces at 1:30 PM.
• Please provide your children with a big recess as students will be dismissed prior to lunch time.
• Please download all of your school reports from Compass if you are leaving at the end of this year. Compass profiles for leaving students will not be accessible by 12:00 PM on the 20th of December due to our end-of-year procedure.

Prep

• Manuela V – For always bringing a positive vibe and big bright smile to our class and shining on stage in the school play. Go Manu!
• Aurora L – For her dedication to her learning and always challenging herself in the classroom. Go Aurora!

 

Year 1/2

 

• August H– For his persistent approach towards self-regulation within the classroom setting and being mindful of others. Great work August!
• Emily P – For always giving 110% to everything you do. The progress you have made this year is astounding. We couldn’t be more proud of you!
• Maddy H – For being loyal, supportive and caring friend and classmate. You always look out for those around you and epitomise the RPS School Values.
• Adam C – Congratulations Adam for always demonstrating the three Rs – Respect, Responsibility and Resilience – you’re a star, Adam!
• Elyse A – For your ongoing efforts and positive mindset. You should be very proud of yourself. Well done Elyse!
• Clem C – Your growth mindset and positive attitude in the classroom is infectious. Your writing has improved so much and you should be very proud of yourself!

 

Year 3/4

 

• Piper L – For being a responsible and helpful student. Thank you for keeping our class in order and always remembering to pick up the lunch orders every Friday!
• Lotsie P – For your continued efforts and concentration in class each and every day. You always put Lots-ie smiles on faces with your all round good vibes. Keep it up Lots!
• Eme M – For your fantastic work you do in the classroom each session. You put in an Eme-ense amount of work each and every day. Nice work!
• Woody E – For a great year of learning, fun and mateship in our class.
• Aurash N – For working hard to use his strategies to stay out of the Red Zone.
• Thomas F – Your cheerfulness is contagious and it is so wonderful to have your positive vibes in our class each and every day!

 

Year 5/6

 

• Laylah R  – For your continued effort, dedication and diligence towards all school activities.
• Edyn R – Edyn is a superstar and has continued to show such strong motivation towards all tasks at school. She is a consistently positive and friendly face in our classroom. Well done on a great year Edyn! I know you will continue to shine in Grade 6!