LONG STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

During the past few weeks staff have been busy working on your child’s report. This is a busy time and I thank them for their hard work in ensuring you receive an informative report that outlines their academic, social and behavioural success. Reports will be sent home during week 9.

With the recent prolonged rain we have had I would like to congratulate students and staff for their resilience. Being cooped up inside for days on end can be very trying for all involved. Everyone worked together during this time and continued to engage in their school work.

Last week Governing Council met to discuss and make decisions on a number of school issues. The initial budget was developed by Raylene, Mrs Whyte and myself and was passed by Council. The budget now becomes the basis of what we will commit to in 2022. Our final budget will be passed early in Term 1, 2022.

I would like to wish our year 6 and year 7 students all the very best as they attend their new school for transition visits in week 7. Both groups of students will spend a full day getting to know staff and having a tour of the school. It is an exciting time but also a time when your child may face some mixed emotions and feelings of anxiousness. These feelings are normal, but may need support. We are here if your child needs support. On these days we also welcome our new Reception students for 2022. They will be here for over half a day on both Monday and Tuesday. We welcome our new students and their families to Long Street.

Our Year 6 and Year 7 students will soon participate in their formal graduation. It is a very special time for our students to graduate and be recognised for their achievements. We wish all students a great night.

Bryan Rotherham

Principal

Well, it is that time of year again - awards and reports are busily being collated and finalised.  Our Awards Ceremony will be held during the day on Thursday November 25 in two separate assemblies.  One will be held for Rooms 1 - 6 and then another for Rooms 7 - 13.  This event will be student-only due to COVID restrictions.  We will take photos of the award winners and send these home free of charge to families.

Student reports will go home on Wednesday of Week 9 (December 8), please check your child’s bag if you do not receive their report on this day.  If you do not receive your child’s report please let us know and we will organise a copy.

The end of year is always a busy time, with transitions, Graduations, Aquatics, Christmas Concert and Awards Day, we are looking forward to celebrating these events with our students.

Jodie Turpin

Senior Leader