Team EY3

As I write this and reflect on the 5 weeks since our last newsletter, it is hard not to be a little sad that 2024 is drawing to a close and we are in the last few days of Year 1 together. Thankfully, there have been many moments of joy and even more to come with our 10 Pin Bowling PBL Rewards Day this week, and lots of shared time with other Early Years students as we come together in Week 11. 

After a few false starts, swimming lessons ended on a high last week with all participants demonstrating how far they have come, how much they have learned and how well they can be safe and follow directions in the water. All of the Early Years students who attended the Swimming Carnival were able to transfer their new skills to the unfamiliar swimming pool at Gympie State High School. I’m not sure that anyone actually won a race, but if prizes were given out for great attitudes, the most laughter or having a lot of fun, I think everyone would have walked away with a ribbon on the day. Our gratitude to Sports Coordinator, Miss Jennie, for organising such a great morning! We hope families will continue to take advantage of the wonderful facilities at Gympie Aquatic Centre to reinforce water safety over the summer break.

Last Wednesday also brought the final Riding for the Disabled (RDA) outing for the year. Another wonderful celebration of getting out and about in the supportive community we share here in Gympie. Not only did every student enjoy a final ride for the year, the incredible volunteers provided every child with a ribbon in their choice of colour and a huge bag of lollies to take home. Such generosity of spirit is appreciated and we look forward to riding again next year.

In amongst all of that, we celebrated our achievements with the whole school Annual Awards, attended weekly Parades, engaged with our friends for the First Nations play event and worked towards meeting our individual learning goals for this semester – phew!

We wish you a safe, supported summer break and look forward to welcoming you back to our very special school next year.

Miss Jodie, Miss Nairda and the EY3 Teaching and Learning Crew.