Upcoming Dates 24 April 2017 School Development Day 25 April 2017 ANZAC Day Public Holiday 26 April 2017 Students Resume Term 2 (kindy free day) 9 May 2017 Kindy Gold Mother’s Day Stall (9am) 12 May 2017 Mother’s Day Stall for rest of school (from 9am) Correct at time of printing Community Update Week 10, Term 1 2017 Term 1 was an active term with two swimming carnivals, the walk to school for Harmony Day and primary and secondary student councillors attending the Grip Leadership courses at the Convention Centre. The 25 strong, interschool swimming squad travelled to Kojonup, finishing first outright and third on handicap. Thank you to all the parents who provided support and assistance for these events. There was a pleasing 20% improvement in attendance this term. Well done to the 188 students who attended regularly this term, missing less than five days. We would like all children to attend regularly, only missing school when they are sick or it is absolutely necessary, to give them the best chance to reach the standards expected for their year. When students are absent parents and guardians are asked to provide a reason for the absence by note, phone or text. Towards the end of term teachers and students have been familiarising themselves with the NAPLAN Online tests, parents and students can view the practice tests at the public demonstration site at www.nap.edu.au. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will use a secure lockdown browser for the actual test in week 3. Students and parents do not need to be concerned about the test; the test is just one part of the school program and on the day students just need to simply try their best. Next term Mrs Adams is taking long service leave and we wish her an enjoyable break. Mr Murray Watkins will return to Boddington to teach the Year 1-2 class. Thank you to all the staff for their hard work this term. Holidays are now here and students and staff can take a well-earned break to recharge their batteries ready for Term 2. Harmony Day Faction Swimming Carnival Mr Watkins Scitech High School Incursion Miss Hooper’s Class: Box Construction