Joey's News - Week 9 - Term 2

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Families,

End of School Day & Stop Drop Go 

School leadership has a growing concern regarding student safety at the end of the day. Between the pack up bell (2.55pm) and the dismissal bell (3pm), we are finding there are more and more students running out to their waiting cars – in the Stop, Drop Go zone and, in some cases, taking off from their parents inside the gates to collect them.  Our fear is with the younger grades that one of them is going to run in front of a moving car or trip and fall in front of a moving car.  For staff it is a complex 5 min supervision with adults and excited students moving around just inside the gates – determining which students have an adult with them and who doesn’t.  

Moving forward, all parents and carers are always welcome into our school. Can we please ask the following: 

• If you as a parent or carer are arriving to collect your child inside the gates before 3pm, please ensure that you close the gate behind you should no one be following. 

• The gate is to remain closed until Leadership arrives for their Stop, Drop, Go duty. 

• When exiting, please ensure that your child is by your side (close enough to touch without stretching) or preferably holding your hand, I understand that this can be difficult with older children. 

• Parents and Carers in cars in the Stop Drop Go zone, I ask for your support in reiterating to your children that there is NO RUNNING IN THE STOP, DROP, GO ZONE AT ANY TIME.  Additionally, please understand the children walking to cars will not be allowed outside of the gates until their name is called after the 3pm bell. 

• Students will leave at the Habitats when the 2.55pm bell has sounded and move to the front and seated in their area until collected by their parent/carer or their name is called.  For reference, students sit in the following areas: 

• Prep & Yr 4 sitting in the middle – extending down the covered walkway 

• Yr 3, Yr 1& Yr2 on the office side of the gate 

• Yr 5 & 6 seated on the hall side of the gate 

With Christ, we live, love and learn

James Roberts 

Principal

What’s happening next week

Team Colours Day - Friday 27 June

To celebrate the last day of term, students are invited to come dressed in their favourite sports team colours on Friday 27 June! Whether it's a jersey, scarf, hat, or just your team's colours, we want to see your sporting spirit shine!

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You can represent any sport and any team – from the Cowboys to the Brisbane Lions, the Matildas to the Lakers, or even your local weekend team!

Semester 1 Student Reporting

In Week 10 all families will receive an Academic report for their child. This year we are transitioning to a new reporting application, The Learning Dashboard (TLD). Parents will be able to access this application through the parent portal or MYCE. Semester 1 student reports will be available on the portal from Wednesday 25^th June.

Please refer to the document below for more information.

Highlights of the Week

Assembly & Eisteddfod Performances

Well done to both the choir and year 6 for all your effort and preparation for your upcoming eisteddfod performances. Good luck next week!

Week 9 Award Winners

Congratulations to all awardees for this week! Thank you for continuing to Be Safe, Kind and Ready to Learn!

School Holiday Programs - June 28 - July 13

PCYC Queensland

Looking for an active and exciting way to keep kids moving these holidays? PCYC Queensland is offering an action-packed Gymnastics Holiday Program for children aged 4–12 years – and we’d love your school community to be part of the fun!🌟 What's On Offer?

• 🤸 3 Half-Day Activity Camps – A mix of gymnastics, games, and engaging team challenges.
• 🛍️ Drop & Shop Sessions – Drop the kids off for active play while you enjoy a few hours to yourself.
• 🥇 3 Specialised Clinics – Skill-focused sessions in tumbling, handstands & cartwheels, and trampoline for young gymnasts ready to take it to the next level.

All sessions are run by experienced, qualified coaches in a safe and supportive environment – perfect for building skills, confidence, and friendships during the break.📞 Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
For session details and pricing, please get in touch with us today! Contact us on (07) 4053 1532 or email us on Cairns@pcyc.org.au

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