Dear Parents & Carers,

I trust all families had a wonderful holiday and students had a well-earned rest. 

During Week 1, students in Years 3 and 5 received their NAPLAN results and reports went home to families. The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. It is the only national assessment all Australian students have the opportunity to undertake. Each year staff analyse the NAPLAN data and how students have grown in their learning. NAPLAN is a different test environment and we celebrate that students did their best in this assessment and are proud of their achievements. 

The Parent/FACE SubCommittee Group ran a wonderful fundraiser and movie night on Saturday 26th July. Families were able to enjoy the movie 'The Wild Robot' on the new LED screen in the hall. Families were able to bring a beanbag and, enjoy popcorn and a steak or sausage sandwich from Rotary. A special thanks to Avon Valley Meats, who supplied the meat, Batter & Dough who supplied the popcorn cups, Gloucester Community Shop who generously donated funds to support the running of the event and of course all parents who organised. As a school, our fees are kept as low as possible and funds subsidise excursion costs and a number of other resources or opportunities. Thank you!

We wish Eli Fenning, Harrison Morton, Elliot Banyer and Jack Butchers all the best at Diocesan Athletics today. All boys are participating in the Small Schools Relay, Jack is participating in the 9 Year's 100 metres and Harrison in the Junior Boys High Jump.

During Term 4, our School Counsellor, Sascha Isaacs will be taking maternity leave. We wish Sascha the very best during this time and look forward to welcoming her back in Term 1. During this time, Cristen Challacombe, a School Counsellor who works in some of the other Manning Schools will be replacing Sascha. 

Peace & Best Wishes,

Amy Maslen

Princpal