Principal News
Dear Parents and Carers,
With only 4 weeks left of term, things are speeding up as we head towards the Summer Holidays, and what a busy 4 weeks they will be!
Please keep an eye on Facebook posts and communication books as we approach the end of this year to make sure you are informed and up to date with all events.
Awards Presentation Ceremony Thursday 16th November – please be seated by 9.15am.
This Thursday, we will be holding our Annual Awards ceremony at 9.15am in our Performing Arts Room. We look forward to your company. Please be seated by 9.15am for a prompt start. Remember, Parking is sometimes difficult and you may need to come a little earlier to find parking.
Year 12 Graduation News
We are very excited to spend time with our Year 12 students this week as they prepare for their graduation. The Gympie Special School formal graduation dinner is Thursday night at the Gympie Senior Citizens Hall and this is a very special celebration for our students, families and staff.
If we have good weather students will be going to the Memorial Park for photographs before moving across to the Senior Citizens Hall. The students and staff have been working hard on organising the night and making decorations and ensuring the night will be a memorable success.
On Friday 17th November at 9am we will be holding a short Graduation Ceremony for our Year 12s and their families, followed by cutting the Graduation cake. We will then farewell our Year 12s as they leave us for the last time. This is always a bittersweet moment as we wish our Year 12s, who have been such a huge part of our school life, all the best for the future.
PBL Rewards Day Thursday 30th November - Inflatable Play Day!
In week 9, on Thursday 30th November, we are having our Whole School PBL Rewards Day! This is very exciting and the PBL team planned a great day of celebration to reward our students for their terrific behaviour. We have having an inflatable theme to celebrate the wonderful behaviour our students have demonstrated this year.
Report Cards Semester 2, 2022
Report cards will be emailed home at the end of the Term. With the report cards, we are aiming to be able to inform families of their child’s 2024 Class Teacher and Teacher Aide.
2024 BOOKLISTS/ Stationary Lists
Each student will be provided with a 2024 Booklist/ Stationary List (similar to those at other schools) at the end of this term, for families to purchase the necessary resources. This year, we have partnered with Nextra at Gympie Central Shopping Centre. You can drop your list into them and they will prepare your child’s stationary list for you.
The school office will be open from Monday 15th January 2024 for families to drop their student’s stationary box off prior to the start of school. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring all items are purchased, named and ready for the first day of school. Have fun covering and decorating your child’s equipment and books – don’t forget to NAME everything.
Medication
At the end of each year, all medication and medical equipment is sent home. If your child takes medication during the school day, it must be collected from the school office on your child’s last day of attendance.
For 2024, please ensure your child’s medication is in a clearly labelled pharmacy box with correct dosage, time of administration and is in date. The office will be open from 8.30am to 2.30pm from Monday 15th January 2024 for you to drop off medication and sign forms.
2024 Health Plans
For any students on a Health Plan, Lisa our school nurse will be available next term to meet to discuss your child’s plan. If you are attending any medical appointments during the holiday period, could you please organise the following for your child?
- New midazolam orders (required yearly)
- Updated Asthma Plan (required yearly)
- Updated Anaphylaxis plan (required yearly)
- Dietician letter if your child requires Gastronomy tube feeds (required yearly)
- Copies of any current health management reports or summaries that may assist in the management of your child’s specialised health requirements at school
Keeping the school informed about any changes to the health and management of your child, ensures we can work in partnership with you to better support your child at school, and maximise their safety and attendance.
I look forward to seeing many of you over the next few weeks as you help us celebrate the success of our students!
Moving forward, learning together,
Ms. Sarah