NEWSLETTER

Term 1 - Week 3


Principal's Message

Dear Families, 


Thank you to all families who came along to the Mandalay pool last Friday for our Swimming Trials day. It was a fabulous day. Congratulations to MARRAM (RED) HOUSE for winning the most points on the day! Make sure you check out all the photos from the day. 


Campus Assemblies

Thank you to everyone who attended our campus assemblies at the beginning of the week. Your presence and support make these assemblies truly special for our students and staff. Looking forward to seeing you all again at our next campus assemblies in week 6 - Monday 3rd March. 


Meet & Greets

We had our first Meet & Greet afternoon yesterday at the Arrowsmith campus. Looking forward to seeing families at the Ambrosia campus this afternoon. A reminder that these sessions will run again next Wednesday (Ambrosia) and Thursday (Arrowsmith) from 3:50 -6pm. 


Book Fair

Next week during the Meet & Greet session times, we will also have a Book Fair set up in the campus Libraries. Please come along and check the new titles on offer for 2025. 



Yours sincerely, 

Christine Cole



Campus Assemblies

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our first campus assemblies this week! 

Well done to our new student leaders for hosting the assemblies and congratulations to those students who received awards. We’re excited for our next campus assemblies in week 6.


House Points Winners


Ambrosia Campus: Marram (Red) House with 770 points


Arrowsmith Campus: Bunjil (Blue) House with 970 points


All students in the winning House have received a zooper dooper icy pole today as a reward.



Important Dates

FEBRUARY
  • February 13th: Meet & Greet 3.45-6pm @ Ambrosia
  • February 17th: Parent Helper Induction Session 9.30am @ Arrowsmith
  • February 19th & 26th: Foundation students only required at school for testing
  • February 19th: Meet & Greet 3.45-6pm @ Ambrosia
  • February 20th: Meet & Greet 3.45-6pm @ Arrowsmith
  • February 21st: District swimming (selected students)
  • February 24th-28th: Dental Van @ both campuses

MARCH

  • March 3rd: Campus Assemblies - Ambrosia 9.10am & Arrowsmith 2.40pm 
  • March 3rd: Parent Helper Induction Session 4pm @ Arrowsmith
  • March 6th: Division Swimming (selected students)
  • March 10th: Labour Day Public Holiday
  • March 12th-24th: NAPLAN Grades 3 & 5
  • March 14th: Whole School Photos
  • March 20th: Regional Swimming (selected students)
  • March 24th: Campus Assemblies - Ambrosia 9.10am & Arrowsmith 2.40pm
  • March 25th: School Tour 9.30am @ Arrowsmith
  • March 28th: Cyber-Safety & Wellbeing Incursion Grades 3-6
  • March 31st: Cyber-Safety & Wellbeing Incursion Grade F-2

APRIL

  • April 1st: School Tour 5pm @ Arrowsmith
  • April 4th: Easter Bonnet Parade Grade F-2
  • April 4th: Last day of Term Early finish - Arrowsmith 2.15pm & Ambrosia 2.30pm


Student of the Week

Student certificates will be given each week on a Friday in their classroom.

Foundation A -
 Hope G         Foundation B - Annie K
Foundation C - Sasha V        Foundation D - Tommy C
Foundation E - Thea W         Foundation F - Manrin D

1A - Nate S                            1B - Grace D
1C - Meisha G                        1D - Ibadat S
1E - Anya C

2A - Kieren L                         2B - Arrianna C
2C - Reeve I                          2D - Valentino A

3A - Penfold G                       3B - Archie C
3C - Surayah A                      3D - Jasmine K

4A -
Azariah T                        4B - Quinn A
4C - Fatima F                         4D - Lachlan E

5A -
                                      5B - Katija L 
5C - Victoria S                       5D - Sierra C

6A - Mercedes Q                    6B -
6C - Jack D 



School Council Election 2025

School Council nominations are now open and we currently have 5 parent positions available. Parent membership provides valuable skills and knowledge that can help inform and shape the direction of our school.

If you are interested in joining the school council or have any questions please contact the school on 9216 3400 for additional information. A Compass notification will be sent today regarding Information for Parents.  

Nomination forms are available from both offices at the Arrowsmith and Ambrosia campuses and must be lodged by 4pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.



Lamont Book Fair



Cricket Blast

Please note that this program has been extended by 1 week.

Team Kids