Dear Parents

First and foremost, we extend our sincere gratitude to all the parents who joined us in supporting our TAG tournament this past Friday. We are sure you had a fabulous time, and your presence added a special touch to the event. Your support is invaluable, and it truly enhances our school's spirit. A big shout-out goes to our Parent Association, and in particular, we'd like to express our deep appreciation to Bronwyn Darne for her incredible efforts in organising the food trucks and the tuckshop for tournament. Her dedication and hard work played a vital role in making the event a success. We also want to recognise our outstanding teaching staff, with a special mention to Emily Venter, who managed the event with grace and efficiency. Your commitment to our students' well-rounded development is evident, and we thank you for your hard work. This week, our school family had the pleasure of welcoming the new Grade N and R boys for the 2024 academic year with a short Meet and Greet visit. The excitement was palpable, both from our eager students and our dedicated teachers. We look forward to a fabulous year ahead and can't wait to watch these young minds grow and thrive. Our Grade N and R boys are buzzing with anticipation as they rehearse for their upcoming Nativity Concert, promising an enchanting performance that you won't want to miss. Additionally, our Grade 1 and 2 boys are already filling the halls with beautiful singing as they prepare for our upcoming Carols service. We invite you all to join us for these festive events that showcase the talent and enthusiasm of our students. Once again, thank you for your continued support, involvement, and enthusiasm for our school community. It's the collective effort of parents, teachers, and students that makes our school such a vibrant and thriving place of learning. Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.

Kind regards

SHARLENE GROOM
HEAD: PRE-PREP

The Lord be with you.

We took a moment to reflect on the gospel that speaks about how Zacchaeus was saved by God, and how God’s salvation and love is not reserved for a particular group of people but rather for all people. Having heard that Jesus was passing by and seeing him, Zacchaeus was saved and embraced by God despite everything that people knew about him.
And that’s the God that I would like for us all to know, a God that disregards how society and people choose to define us, but He rather embraces, loves, and saves us even in our imperfect state.
This is a powerful reminder of the inclusive and unconditional love of God. The story of Zacchaeus teaches us that no one is beyond the reach of God's love and salvation, regardless of their past actions or societal labels. It emphasizes the transformative power of encountering Jesus, and how such an encounter can lead to a change of heart and a desire to make amends.
Zacchaeus, a tax collector, short and small in stature,  was seen as a sinner and an outcast in the eyes of society. However, his determination to see Jesus pushed him to new heights, even to the point of climbing a tree which symbolizes the longing that many of us have for a deeper connection with the divine. It reminds us that God's love is accessible to all, and that when we seek Him with sincerity, we will experience His grace and forgiveness.
This story encourages us to look beyond external appearances and societal judgments, and to embrace the idea that God's love is offered freely to everyone. It's a message of hope and redemption, showing that no one is too far gone to be saved by the love of God.
May the love of our Almighty God embrace us as we rest in Him this coming weekend.

In Grade N this week we have loved the warmer weather. It has allowed the boys to explore the garden and participate in plenty of mud and water play. This is a favourite activity for the boys, and they are always happy to “wash” all the equipment during tidy up time. What helpful boys! We were surprised this week with an opportunity to have a ride in a wheelbarrow. The boys lined up patiently waiting their turn. What fun! To enhance our number recognition skills, we did our own number hopscotch; clever mathematicians! Have a super weekend boys.

Much fun has been had this week in Grade R during our Castles theme.  The boys have been sharing all their knowledge on the subject and created their own castles using different materials.  The building of castles was a particular point of interest as the danger of enemies invading the structure sparked lots of conversations and ideas around what defence strategies they would use in the own construction.  Also, as Grade One is around the corner, we have been practising our letter and number writing skills and are making the best of our last few Muscle Mania sessions with Mrs Durham and Mrs Paul.