FRIDAY 21 AUGUST

is a Pupil Free Day

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

I would like to thank Mrs Putt, Ms Kenny and all the staff for a fantastic Year 1-2 Athletics Carnival yesterday. Even though Mr Mackesey didn’t have his cupcakes, we enjoyed a real community feel with some daggy disco music, plenty of smiles, the kids participated in lots of events, received lots of ribbons and stickers. The sun was shining and so was our sportsmanship. Thanks to all the parents who came along and helped out. There was a nice feel about the carnival and it was, the kids certainly enjoyed it. Thanks for supporting it!

Progress Points:

1st Shakespeare 400 points

2nd Axford 338 points

3rd Menzies 327 Points

4th Braithwaite 265 points

Alos, a big thank you to the Year 6 Sport Leaders and Faction Captains who were very helpful and contributed to the successful running of the Faction Carnival.

FATHERING PROJECT

A shout out to our Fathering Project Mt Hawthorn Mountain Goat dads, with Jools Spon-Smith and the team, for a fantastic night last Friday. We all learnt lots from Karl O’Callaghan, who tells a compelling story about fathering. As I have said a number of times, I can run a school of 900 kids but bringing up two boys is the biggest challenge of my life. I enjoyed the company, the talk and the collegiality so keep on doing what you’re doing, it’s fantastic!

KISS & RIDE

I would like to thank all the parents who use the old “Curse & Rage” which is now replaced by the “Kiss & Ride”. The system has worked really well this week. We appreciate that people have been patient and have done the right thing, but I ask one favour – please tell the Grandparents about the changes. We love them to bits but sometimes they get it a little wrong.

KINDERGARTEN 2021

I have received some inquiries about the location of Kindergarten classes for 2021. I can confirm that all Kindy classes will be based at our Richmond Street campus next year, this is due to the number of new enrolments received for Kindy and our forecast student numbers for classes on the main school campus.

THE 2020 FAIR

A decision has been made by the Fair Committee, P&C, School Board and school to cancel the 2020 Community Fair in line with COVID Phase 4 not being lifted and the inability to be compliant with the 2-metre rule. I would like to thank Sonia Siamos and the team who have put in a huge amount of work over the last two years and were ready to take on the challenge. The P&C and fair committee are looking at some alternatives for the school community so we can still celebrate. Further information will be shared as soon as it’s available. Again, thanks to all concerned.

SCHOOL MAINTENANCE

The school spends a great deal of our resources keeping the old school ticking. It’s 112 years old and requires constant renewal and refurbishment. We have long term plans in place. These are costly, but we are working closely with the P&C and the Education Department. Here is our timeline for ongoing maintenance, completed and scheduled:

JUNIOR BLOCK

• Air conditioning
• Strip lights replaced with LED’s
• Painting of classrooms progressing with all to be completed by the end of the year
• Carpet tile installation in all classrooms progressing with all to be completed by the end of the year

SENIOR BLOCK

• All gas heaters removed

UNDERCOVER AREA

• Strip lights replaced with LED’s
• New fans installed
• Projector and screen installed
• Trims painted to match blue roller doors and the floor will be painted by the end of the year

OFF SITE KINDY

• Air-conditioning installed

PREMISES

• Administration Entrance brick wall with signage for MHPS and ESC and SUEZ Bins enclosed to be completed by the end of the year