Dear Parents
I have returned to school after an operation on my knee to find the school running as smoothly as when I left. It is an absolute credit to Mrs Large, Mr Ayres, Mrs Salmon, Mrs Johnson and Mrs Bartolomei and all the staff at Rawlinson Primary and I want to thank them. Their dedication, passion and desire to give every student at Rawlinson Primary the best education they possibly can is amazing.
I came back just in time for the School Athletics Carnival and what a day it was. Mrs Large had to postpone the event due to rain, which was a clever move, and the rescheduled day was beautiful. The sun was out, the wind was light and it was superbly organised, yet again, by Mr Pham. It is one of my favourite days of the year, watching the students try their hardest, but accept the losses and support the winners. Plus having all the parents sitting along the track, watching their children, getting excited and cheering them on.
How good was the Parent v Student race at the end of the day. Having so many ex-students come back to watch brothers and sisters, talk to staff and to compete in the race, shows just how successful we are in creating the values that are so important for life.
This week is equally busy with the Science Fair on Tuesday, School Council and P&C Meetings on Wednesday night and the inaugural Parents Night on Thursday Night. We are hoping for a big turn out and for you to enjoy the tremendous improvements that your children have made throughout the year.
There will be lots to see and do in every classroom so visit them all and don’t forget the Sausage Sizzle in the undercover area, where, for a gold coin donation, you can buy a sausage in bread and feed the family before you go home.
Cheers
Darryl Dedman