Thank you for such a wonderful term.

As we progressed through this term we recalled Term 1 last year and were very greateful to have the opportunity to continue helping every student learn and grow uninterrupted.

Thank you to those who attended the 'Take 2' Working Bee last weekend. We managed to acheive an enormous amount for the two hours and the Kitchen Garden is almost ready for planting early next term. If you are looking for a morning outing in the second week of the holidays we will have another short working bee to finish the last beds. A schoolzine alert will be sent out for this time.

Yesterday I was able to share a special moment with the students who had filled their brag tags this term. With our focus on sustainabilty we watched one of my favourite animated movies, Wall-e. I was amazed at how many students hadn't seen it before. We shared popcorn and juices.

Next term we will hold smaller Brag Tag celebrations in Weeks 5 and 10 so those who were close to filling their brag tag at the end of Term 1 have the opportunity to celebrate a little earlier.

A few minor staffing changes

Today we farewelled Mrs Lyn Griffiths who is taking Leave until the end of the year. We wish Mrs Griffith much rest and plenty of well deserved time with family and friends.

Ms Rachel Pearson will shift roles to take over all of Mrs Griffith's Term 1 responsibilities, particularly teaching each Thursday in 1 Blue.

We also welcome Mrs Lizette French who will teach Performing Arts for the remainder of this year and 6 Maroon each Friday. Mrs French will also teach in 5 Maroon on a Thursday once a fortnight.

One to one Chromebook program

Our One to One Chromebook program began in Year 4 this term. We had a few technical teething issues that casued a delay. We are now back on track and all students have been using the devices on a daily basis for their learning over the last few weeks.

At the beginning of next term we will contact all Year 4 families with details of a meeting time to inform them of the journey for the remainder of the year.

Playground Update

At the last Community Council meeting we discussed the next phase of implementing our Outdoor Learning Environment Masterplan.

I'm pleased to inform everyone that it is the Community Council's intention to have as much of the plan completed by the end of the year as possible. Details of this will be shared in Term 2.

Building Work

If you drive by school during the first week you may notice some building work happening. We're just using the break to have some repairs done on the roof sheeting above the brekout spaces. This is followup work from the hail damage last year.

Lastly I would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter and I hope that you all manage to do something together as a family during that time and rest with each other.

Principal

Reminder: Pupil Free Day - Monday 19 April

Every Catholic School in the ACT is having a Pupil Free Day on Monday 19 April. This is to enable staff to continue undertaking the system wide professional learning program Catalyst.

No student is to come to school that day. Please make sure that you have arranged supervision for your child on Monday 19 April. OSHClub are open for bookings for the day and there are currently still places available.