Last Friday we had a whole school assembly to present our student leaders with their badges for 2021.  This is the first assembly we have been able to have since COVID last year, with an audience and it was wonderful to see so many parents, grandparents, carers and friends attend this occasion.   

As student leaders at Pimpala Primary School, our students have a Code of Conduct which they agree to uphold by:

• doing their best to help make the school a better place.
• working for the greater school community, not just their own needs.
• acting as positive role models and leaders in all settings, including online.
• working collaboratively and restoratively as team members.
• representing the school at all times through the values of: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

We are incredibly proud of all our students; those who were nominated for a position and those who were not successful this year.  Leadership is not something which people are just born with the skills for and we recognise and congratulate all of our students for putting themselves forward and contributing to our great place. It is a journey of trial, error, practise, team work, patience, stepping up, mentoring and resilience (to name a few) that leadership develops.

Former President of South Africa and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela said:

"Lead from the back, and let others believe they are in front." 

We anticipate that our student leaders will develop great skills and qualities throughout their roles this year and we look forward to nurturing them in their responsibilities.

Kind Regards

Penny Wilde              Belinda Finlay-Smith                Richard Kemp

Principal                   Deputy Principal                     Wellbeing Leader

Your Governing Council members for 2021 are:

Chairperson:  Rick Mart 

Vice Chairperson:  Alex Baker

Treasurer:  Nina Smith

Secretary:  Sarah Powell

Members:  Anna Bren, Emma Hassam, Belinda Branson, Adam Roberts

Teacher members: Christine MacLean, Lauren Stanley

School photographs are scheduled to be taken by advancedlife. Whilst an envelope and flyer have been distributed, if possible it is our preference that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN ON:
Thursday 4 March 2021

Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9 digit advancedorder code. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day.

ORDER NOW go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code
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Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.

Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please contact Advanced Life Photography at
www.advancedlife.com.au/contact'

How exciting - only 4 more sleeps until Sports Day!  

Which team will you be cheering for on Sports Day, Friday, 5th March, 2021  Anderson (Blue), Bain (Green), Morphett (Red) or O’Sullivan (Yellow)?

 We have planned some great events for all classes to participate in with students required to be in class at 8.50am, and then assembling under the COLA at 8:55am ready for all the events to begin.

The activities are programmed to continue until the end of the school day at 3:10pm. Come along and support your child/ren on this fun day.

There will be a Sausage Sizzle and drinks for sale and the coffee van will be here too!

Come along for a great day, and lets all celebrate the fact that parents are allowed to attend this exciting event.  Please note:  COVID-19 restrictions will apply with everyone needs to sign in using the QR code or paper copy.

You are asked to remember to social distance and use the hand sanitiser provided.

All school events are subject to change or cancellation due to any changing COVID-19 restrictions.

We will be holding the School Colour Fun Run as a major fundraising event to raise money for our Nature Play space stage 2, on Thursday, 1st April, 2021.  Come along at 1:45pm on the day to join in or watch as the students participate in the Colour Fun Run and get doused with water and sprayed with masses of colour! (Please wear a white or light coloured old t-shirt for this activity as the colour may stain). Please also bring a towel and a change of clothes.

  Please remember:

• all adults entering the site must check-in by scanning the QR code or completing the paper recording log.
• stay home if you are unwell.
• all adults, must continue to physical distance wherever possible.

 ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The School Fun Run promotes healthy and active lifestyles while helping us raise funds!  It’s all about participation, with students treated to a great day as a reward for their efforts.  Family support is the key to our fundraising success and we encourage everyone to get involved.

 HOW DOES MY CHILD FUNDRAISE?

Firstly, go to schoolfunrun.com.au and create a student profile page.  Everything to do with your fundraising revolves around this page.  Once you have completed this, read through your sponsorship form, which has instructions on how to raise money and order prizes.

 Students who raise just $10 will receive a reward for their effort.  The more they raise, the better their reward- don’t forget to check these out in the sponsorship form!  Please be aware of the risks of door knocking without adult supervision.  The best people to ask for sponsorship are people you know (eg friends, family, work colleagues and neighbours).

 ONLINE FUNDRAISING ONLY – NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED

Help your child raise money through the online fundraising, where students raise an average of $120.  On top of raising more money, it’s also safer and easier than doorknocking and you don’t have to worry about handling money!  To start fundraising online, go to your student profile page at schoolfunrun.com.au and share your online fundraising link. 

 GETTING INVOLVED

Not only can you support the school and students with your sponsorship but you can join in on the fun! We would love to welcome parents and family members to attend the School Colour Fun Run from 1:45pm on the day.  You can join in on the run but will only be sprayed with colour at the end if there is any left over after the students are doused in colour.  If you would like to volunteer to help on the day, please let the Administration Office staff know.

 ORDERING PRIZES – ALL PRIZES MUST BE ORDERED ONLINE

Prizes must be ordered between 1st April and 30^th April.  Simply visit schoolfunrun.com.au to create / log into your Profile Page between these dates.  Then click on the “CLAIM YOUR PRIZE” button and follow the prompts. 

 More information will be sent home soon.  We look forward to seeing you at this fun-filled afternoon!

Student Executive

Jasmin W, Tore Z, Zeke B, Mia D

Student Representative Council

Reception Lang: Terms 1 and 2: Freddie S, Caitlyn G

Reception Pullman: Terms 1 and 2: Archer B, Jemma T

Year 1/2 Howlett:  Terms 1 and 2: Zoe R, Destiny C

Year 1/2 Abbott: Terms 1 and 2: Chloe N, Kye H

Year 1/2 Currer: Terms 1 and 2: Indie E, Ava W

Year 1/2 Whitbread: Terms 1 and 2: Selina M, Mason E

Year 3/4 Wickham/Dixon: Hunter B, Ava M

Year 3/4 Yates/Theodosi: Ilah C, Jordan B

Year 4/5 Power: Mia Z, Seth R

Year 4/5 Stanley: Saoirse S, Kayden M

Year 5/6 Rigney: Ashley R, Mia D

Year 5/6 Burns: Tore Zito, William H

Year 6/7 Branson: Izak W, Jasmin W

Year 6/7 Power: Tommy M, Zeke B

House Captains - O'SULLIVAN:

 Will C, Lila S

Vice Captain - O'SULLIVAN:

James B

House Captains - MORPHETT:  

Zemes H, Nathan K-H

Vice Captain: - MORPHETT:

Jada W

House Captains - ANDERSON: 

Tate C, Alissa W

Vice Captain - ANDERSON:

Gemma W

House Captains - BAIN: 

Noah E, Zeeshan S

Vice Captain - BAIN:

Vanessa M

Canteen Monitors:

Sebastian T, Tahlia P, Ayaan A, Amber D, Jayden M, Amelia T

Choir Captains:

Anna R, Evellyn H

Environment Advocates:

Emma L, Kayla P, Kaylee B

Events Assistants:

Allissah M, Isabella E, Simone L, Jorja M, Nicholas J, Jacinta B

Flag Monitors:

Tegan B, Ella B, Henry B-B, Susie B

Student Mentors:

Meakylah C, Sophie Y, Jamison P, Emma J, Noah R, Kaitlin R

Nikki Gerrad, the Family Partnership Coordinator for the Smith Family will be at Pimpala Primary School to support families with Learning for Life Scholarship related queries, document return, concerns, community referrals, food assistance or just for a chat on Mondays.  Please come to the:

• POSCH Dining room, from 2:15ish until 3:00pm, and/or

• The courtyard area for 15 minutes at school pick up to support any parent queries.

Please say hello to Nikki if you see her.

Pimpala Primary School is conducting its annual Easter Raffle as part of our major fundraising for the year.  To make this a huge success can you please send donations of Easter Eggs or any other Easter goodies to the school from Monday, 1 March, 2021. 

Easter falls early in the calendar this year so please help and bring your donations as soon as possible. Good Friday falls on 2nd April and Easter Monday on 5th April. 

The raffle will be drawn on Tuesday, 30^th March, 2021 at a Special Assembly at 2:30pm in the Hall.

Raffle tickets will be sent home soon so please support the raffle by selling as many tickets as you can.  Tickets are $1 each and book of tickets will be sent home with each student.  We really appreciate your support with donations and in buying the tickets.

We are seeking volunteers to be on the following Governing Council Committees:

If you would like to volunteer, please let the Administration Office staff know.

We are participating in Clean Up Australia Day on Wednesday 3rd March.

We will be collecting and properly disposing of rubbish on our school grounds and in the areas around our school.

If possible can you please send a pair of gloves, tongs and / or a bucket for your child to use to collect rubbish on Wednesday 3rd March.

We really appreciate your support.

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Car parking is not available on school grounds.  If you want to bring your child into the school, you must find alternative parking.  

Please do not park in the kiss and drop zone, nor the culdesac near the hall.  These areas are for drop off and pick up only.  Council inspectors regularly monitor the free flow of traffic, and where people are parking and will  give tickets if you have parked incorrectly.

Please make sure you display your Disability Parking Permit when parking in the Disabled parks.  These too are monitored by Council.

We are looking for some assistance in the canteen on Fridays for 1 hour, either/or 9:00am - 10:00am or 11:30am - 12:30pm.

If you would like to volunteer and have all of your clearances, please let the Administration Office staff know.

If you would like to find out more about volunteering, please ask the Administration staff.

Please be advised that we are only taking volunteers for very specific roles for the time being, due to COVID limitations.

Wirreanda Secondary School will be hosting it's annual Open Night on Monday, 15 March, 2021.  Please see their website for details.