I wish everyone a very happy and relaxing extended Easter break full of chocolates and hot cross buns (available from the P&C Bunraiser) and we look forward to the last two weeks of term.

A reminder that Tuesday 3 April is an official holiday for all WA schools so students return to school after the Easter break on Wednesday 4 April.

This has been displayed in the school calendar on our website. Some Year 6 students synced my phone to the calendar and I highly recommend you subscribe because it is the best way to stay informed about school events with the most up to date information.

MUSIC PARENT INFORMATION SESSION

This was a wonderful evening last night attended by many parents from Mount Hawthorn, Kyilla, Jolimont and Maylands Peninsula Primary Schools. The information that Katie Hardman presented is available for interested parents via the orchestra and band liaison parents. We look forward to another very successful year for the music program.

FATHERING PROJECT

What a great day on Sunday 11 March! I saw lots of Dads and children at the beach making sandcastles that looked like the Guggenheim and Mrs Mackesey had a very difficult task judging the winner. It was fantastic to see the interaction with so many of our Mount Hawthorn families and I look forward to the events planned for the future.

KISS & RIDE

Information has been shared with the class liaison reps about changes to the Kiss & Ride. The timeline will be determined by a change of signage by the City of Vincent. Further information will be shared with parents when we have confirmation, hopefully by the start of Term 2.

WORLDS GREATEST SHAVE

Year 6 students Max E, Drew C and Matt C approached us about supporting their participation, which showed great leadership. Cancer has touched many members of our school community including staff and it is wonderful to see the leaders in our school espousing our virtues and values. We raised $1137.10 from the gold coin donations. Well done boys!

SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE

In the last newsletter I announced the results of the recent Board election process.  As it turns out, I jumped the gun slightly because the Board’s Election Guidelines specify that the results should be announced after the Department’s mandatory police check process has been completed. Several nominees are waiting for that process to be finalised and I will make a final announcement soon.  The newly appointed Board will begin work at the start of Term 2.  In the meantime, the existing Board will continue to support the schools and at the next meeting on Wednesday 28 March will consider nominations in the community category and formalise the co-opting to the Board of the P&C’s Liaison person.

MESSAGES TO STUDENTS

Please be aware that it may not always be possible to deliver messages to your child after the lunch break, unless it is an emergency situation.

Please remind your child/ren to come to the office if you are not there to collect them after school.