2 February 2017

Principal’s Report

Parents/Carers

Welcome

Welcome to Charli Gageler who is teaching in Blue 1. All the classes are busy and students are settling into routines.

After the first week, if parents/carers would like to have a more in-depth talk with their child’s teacher, then please ring the school to make a time suitable for parents and teachers.

Nutrition and Community Access Programs

Nutrition programs and excursions out and about in the community are based on student contributions towards the purchase of food and cost for transport/venues. These programs are integral to teaching life skills in menu planning, nutritional value of food, shopping, meal preparation and involvement in activities within the community. These programs are voluntary. The costs associated with these programs have not increased since 2013. The new costs for 2017 are $27.50/week for Nutrition and $8.50/week for Community Access excursions. Therefore a total of $36/week. Payments can be made via direct debit, cash, cheque, EFTPOS and Basics Card. Centrelink payment plans are also available. Please phone the school for more information.

Students who don’t participate in the nutrition program will need to bring their own food to school. Please note that each student is required to pay the excursion cost of $8.50 per week even if they are not participating in the nutrition program. If you have any questions please contact your child’s teacher. Nutrition Program consent forms have been sent home through your child’s communication book. Please ensure they are completed and returned to school by 24 February. If forms are not returned students will need to continue to bring recess and lunch from home. Students cannot access these programs if they still have outstanding money from 2016.

Back to School Voucher and Voluntary Contributions

The Northern Territory Government Back to School Voucher is $150. This money has to be acquitted by the end of Term 1. Parents/carers need to come into the Front Office and see Thalia and she will be able to help you with school uniforms, book packs, hygiene and grooming packs, camping and excursion fees. Voluntary Student contributions are $80.00/year. The school has EFTPOS facilities and these voluntary contributions can be paid at the Front Office.

Student ID Card

Student photo ID card, will cost $10 each. This can be purchased from the Back to School Voucher. Any replacement ID Cards will cost $10 per card.

Carolyn Edwards
Principal