The newsletter brings Term 1 to a close. If the calendar didn't alert us to this, then the evident tiredness of the students and staff would indicate that a holiday is needed.  It has been a busy term for all, and one from which I hope all can find something of which they can be proud.  However big or small the achievements, they deserve to be recognised and celebrated.  I have seen some wonderful examples of resilience and persistence across the campus in the last ten weeks, from children who now believe in themselves as learners.  I could also recount many examples of service, courage, putting others first and seeing the good in their peers.

In the last two weeks, the following have occurred:

• Students across the campus have participated in House activities which were a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the spirit in our P-12 community.
• Year 6 students have been involved in discussions about how leadership may be enacted in Term 2.
• Two information sessions were held for parents wanting to know more information about how we teach reading.
• We have welcomed two children from Japan whose father is on a placement at Stanthorpe Hospital for two weeks.
• Parent Teacher Consultations have been held. 

There is much to look forward to in Term 2, including the Border District Eisteddfod in May where we are delighted to have our choirs performing again. Prior to that we have our Arts Festival day which will feature the choirs along with musical theatre.  Sport will also play a part in the calendar, as it always does.   In terms of learning, the students from P - 6 will be consolidating and extending their work from Term 1. 

I would like to acknowledge the work of all the teachers and the school officers this term in helping each student to be the best version of themselves that they can be.  They have worked tirelessly for the children on the Primary Campus because they care so much about each and every one of them.  We are very lucky to have them as part of our community and I thank them for all they do.

On behalf of everyone on the Primary Campus, I would like to wish all our families a holy, happy and safe holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone again on 23 April. Parents are reminded that this will be a shortened week for students given the Easter and ANZAC public holidays.

With God's blessings

Sarah Yates
Assistant Principal Primary & Teaching & Learning