Term 3

Monday 15^th September to 19^th September - Second swimming week.

Friday 19^th September- Last Day of Term 3  (school ends at 2:30pm)

Term 4

Monday 6^th October- 6^th November – Smile Squad

Friday 10^th October- Upper Hume Division Athletics

Wednesday 15^th October to Friday 17^th October 3/4 Camp Howmans Gap 

Wednesday 15th October – 1^st Transition Day

Friday 17^th October – Regional Athletics

20^th October – Upper Hume Athletics (Back Up Day)

Wednesday 29^th October – 2^nd Transition Day

Wednesday 29^th October – Regional Hot Shots – Tennis Wangaratta

Monday 3^rd November – Pupil Free day

Tuesday 4^th November – Melbourne Cup (Public Holiday)

Wednesday 12^th November – 3^rd Transition Day

Wednesday 26^th November – 4^th Transition Day

Tuesday 9^th December -  Transition Day

Friday 19^th December - Pupil Free Day

Dear Families,

Below is a message from Smile Squad – a school dental service that will be at our school from 6^th October to 6^th November. If you wish to use this service, you will need to log in via the details below.

Smile Squad is coming to this school

Dear families,
The Smile Squad team from Albury Wodonga Health are coming to our school from 6^th October to 6^th November.
Smile Squad is the Victorian Government free school dental program.
This means all students can get a free dental check-up, preventive services, and treatment at school.

How to access free dental care
We need your consent before we can provide services. Consent is usually provided by a parent or guardian.

Sign up to Smile Squad at: https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic

OR use the below QR code:

Please complete and submit the consent form by 25^th September 2025 (Any consents submitted after this date may not be able to be seen at the school but can be seen at our clinic in Wodonga)
The Albury Wodonga Health Smile Squad look forward to seeing you soon.

Kind regards,

Smile Squad


Michael Edwards 
Principal 

Family Statements

Statements were emailed out to families who owe money for camps, excursions and school activities on Tuesday.   Where it was possible the School Savings Bonus was used against outstanding charges, the Year 3/4 camp and the Division Athletic sports. Prompt payment would be greatly appreciated. If you didn’t receive a statement, you don’t owe anything.

Medication

Schools are not allowed to store or administer painkillers such as aspirin and paracetamol as a standard first aid strategy as they can mask signs and symptoms of serious illness or injury. This means that  If your child is at school and has a headache, we are not able to administer any medication.  If your child  is having  paracetamol at home and will require it at school, you will need to provide the medication and sign an Authority to give Medication form

Schools can also not allow a student to take their first dose of a new medication at school in case of an allergic reaction. This should be done under the supervision of the parent or carer, or health practitioner.

The use of medication by anyone other than the prescribed student is also not allowed.

Note: Only in an emergency situation could this requirement be varied. For example, if a student is having an asthma attack and their own blue reliever puffer is not readily available, another one can be obtained and given without delay.

Students who are given medication at school by a staff member, including Ventolin, will receive an email notification through Compass.

Division Athletics

Consent forms are on Compass for Division Athletics.  Please provide consent before the end of term. Cost is $10. If it is showing on Compass that you have paid and you didn’t think you had , the School Savings Bonus would have been used.

Enjoy your weekend and good luck to the boys that are playing in the Footy Grand Finals on Saturday.

Sandra & Kerryn

This week’s helpers are  Ivy Mahoney and Will Maybury

Next week helpers are   Charlotte Wilson and Will Black

Congratulations to all our award recipients.

WE ARE FAIR

Jim MacCalman, for noticing and ‘stepping up’ to help others feel supported and included in the class.

Ari Smith-Deans, for demonstrating the Value of Fairness by: working hard and staying focused during learning tasks. You put in a solid effort to stay motivated to complete activities. Keep up the good work!

Zack Dickeson,  for demonstrating the Value of Fairness by listening attentively in class, showing an interest in the ideas of others, and making thoughtful contributions to class discussions

WE ARE LEARNERS

Ollie Reyes, for carefully skip counting to find a total amount of money and recording her work neatly and accurately.

Bernie McLennan, for setting up a well thought out butcher shop and pricing his items fairly so that others will be able to afford them.

Paddy Grogan, for crafting some amazing sentences that painted vivid pictures for the reader when writing his short narrative ‘Fire’.

Will Hutchings, for showing persistence and independence when working on his information book about ‘Ball Sports’.

Patrick Kellaway, for demonstrating the Value of Learning by: actively listening to feedback, showing great effort to improve clarity, accuracy, and presentation. Using feedback as a tool for growth truly demonstrates the qualities of a diligent and motivated learner.

Olive MacCalman, for demonstrating outstanding consistency in bowling and giving your best to help your team. Keep up the great work!

Dylan Hewitt, for showing a keen interest in learning the skills required in cricket, displaying outstanding consistency, and taking your first ever catch! Howzat!

Jim Kelley, for producing some high – quality writing during our creative writing and natural disasters units.

Will Maybury, for demonstrating the Value of Learning by striving for accuracy and showing pride in his achievements during our recent learning about fractions.

Evie Burston, for demonstrating the Value of Learning by developing creative approaches when solving maths problems, while also taking onboard feedback to deepen her understanding of key concepts

Maeve Van Duinen,  for demonstrating the Value of Learning by crafting well-structured information texts that clearly reflect the learning focus in our writing lessons, including the effective use of engaging “hooks” for the reader

Pippa Graham, for demonstrating the value of learning by creating a well laid out and informative infographic on Cyclones for the Science Fair!

Spencer Dowsley, for demonstrating the value of learning by consistently demonstrating deep thinking, a reflective mindset, and a willingness to share thoughtful contributions that enrich class discussions.

WE SHOW RESPECT

Nora Mayhew,  for confidently sharing her wonderful thoughts, ideas and insights during our guided reading session.

Ewan McInerney, for demonstrating the Value of Respect by: showing great thoughtfulness and responsibility in your learning. You consistently demonstrate a caring attitude by willingly assisting others and respecting the importance of staying focused on your own learning.

Lara Bebbington, for always being supportive and inclusive of others AND putting your best effort into every task every time.

Attendance  

Staff have been exploring our school’s current attendance data and investigating where we’re tracking well and where there might need to be some focused attention. Every day really counts when it comes to attendance; coming to school daily keeps students connected to our school, fosters a sense of belonging, promotes positive social and emotional development, and lastly, builds their love of learning and exploring.

Term 3 has been rough with multiple viruses flying about the place and lots of students sick, however, we had one of our most strongly attended days last Thursday where only 4 students out of the whole school were absent. I did wonder why the yard seemed to be buzzing like a hive at break time. Amazing work, everyone!

We all know school mornings can sometimes feel like a relay race – shoes to find, lunches to pack, and the mysterious vanishing of water bottles just as you’re heading out the door. We’ve all been there. But when students arrive late to school, even by a few minutes, it can make the start of their day feel a bit like joining a movie halfway through – tricky to follow and a little unsettling. Ideally, a smooth and timely start to school, and quick play session with mates before the bell, sets up your child for a positive start to their day. So, while the school gate doesn’t hand out medals for punctuality, arriving on time gives your child the best opportunity to give the day of learning a red, hot crack, which is all we ask!

Enjoy your weekend and all the best to our Seniors in their Grand Final match. Go, the Roos!

Stace Hogan
Leading Teacher

The Wobbly Bike, written by Darren McCallum and illustrated by Graig Smith, inspired some magical watercolour and ink paintings by the Year 3/4 students. This whimsical story was the winner of the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Award, Early Childhood section.

Artworks by Macklan, Josie,  Jono, Taj, Beau, Ben and Cobie.

Year 5/6 Science Fair – Natural Disasters 

Our Year 5/6 students have been busy exploring the fascinating world of natural disasters, and they’re excited to share their learning with the whole school! On Thursday, 18th September, the senior students will be hosting an interactive Science Fair, showcasing hands-on exhibits, creative displays, and engaging activities. From volcanoes to cyclones, there’s something for everyone to discover. We can’t wait to see the school community come together to celebrate science, curiosity, and creativity!

Upcoming Division Athletics Event

The Division Athletics event is scheduled for Friday, 10th October at the Les O’Brien Athletics Precinct in Albury. The back-up date is Monday, 13th October.

I have met with all students who have qualified for this event, and the event timetable (provided by the Division Coordinator) is included below.

Permission forms and payment are now available on Compass. Students will travel to the venue by bus and will be accompanied by Lauren and myself.

Please note that there will be no canteen available on the day. As with our House and District Athletics events, students will need to bring a packed lunch, snacks, a hat, and plenty of water.

TIMETABLE FOR DIVISION ATHLETICS

9. 15am Districts/Schools assemble in marked areas (Opening)
10. 20am. - 1500 metres (10 girls, 10 boys, 11 girls, etc.)

Straight after 1500m:    Hurdles (10 girls, 10 boys, 11 girls, etc.)

The starting times are above. Please allow approximately half an hour between events. Event 3 to start as close to 10.30a.m. as possible.

Event 10     Relays 4 x 100 m  (10 girls, 10 boys, 11 girls  etc.)

Approximately 2.45pm     CHAMPIONSHIPS CONCLUDE

House Athletics Age Group Champions

Today we will announce the House Athletics Age Group Champions from our event on the 12^th August at assembly. We have had to delay reading these results due to many sport commitments on Fridays. See the results below.

5/6 GIRLS

1. Olivia Reyes (Kars 13)

5/6 BOYS

1. Otto Dean (Wellsford 15)

7 GIRLS

1. Eliza Westbrook (Hammond 14)

7 BOYS

1. Theo Hutchings (Kars 15)

8 GIRLS

1. Amelia McNicol (Wellsford 10)

8 BOYS

1. Ed Hogan (Hammond 11)

9/10 GIRLS

1. Mia Lockett (Kars 16)

9/10 BOYS

1. Ewan McInerney (Hammond 23) & Ned Westbrook (Hammond 23)

11 GIRLS

1. Freya Vorbach (Kars 15)

11 BOYS

1. Zack Dickeson (Wellsford 23)

12/13 GIRLS

1. Charlotte Wilson (Wellsford 17)

12/13 BOYS

1. Spencer Dowsley (Windham 24)                
2.  

Congratulations to all participants and a huge congratulations to the Age Group Champions.

Robyn Wilson

13^th September    Nicky

13^th September    Dane

15^th September    Georgia

16^th September    Charlotte

Wodonga Little Athletics Centre 2025/26 Season

Wodonga Little Athletics is back! 

Where: Pat Parker Athletics Track, Wodonga
When: Every Saturday starting 4th October
Time:  Check-in from 8:45am
Who: U6 (age 5) through to U17

Little Athletics is all about fun, fitness, family and personal bests – whether you love running, jumping, throwing, or just being active with friends, there’s something for everyone!

Registrations will be opening very soon – keep an eye on our socials so you don’t miss out! Or email is at: wodonga@lavic.com.au for more information!

Come and join the action this season – we can’t wait to see you on the track!

First Aid & CPR Course  Book your spot HERE

TRY - Work shop  Book your spot HERE