Message from the Principal ...
Dear CMS families,
On Friday April 15th, the CMS staff will be enjoying breakfast together before the school day. It’s a tradition we started last year and a good way to celebrate our accomplishments from Term 1. Our school was blessed with a few challenges this first term and I believe it is a testament to the teamwork and dedication of our teachers, that through it all, the children continued to learn and thrive.
A fond memory from Term 1 was the Cotter Dam trip for Extended Day students. The thrill of boarding a bus and heading off to the great unknown was exhilarating for the young ones and marked a key moment in the development of their confidence and independence. I also enjoyed meeting families at our Meet and Greet evenings at Holder and Red Hill. In addition, for those who attended the Disco last Friday, (which seemed to be everyone!) I am sure that you were inspired, as I was, by the togetherness of our community and the joy that the children gain from being at a place they love so much.
Behind the scenes there were plenty of activities to keep us busy. Our childcare licenses in both Red Hill and Holder were renewed in March. It is a process which involves a great deal of detail and a hard look at the policies and procedures that our school must have in place to remain compliant. In Education, this continues to be a time of change in Australia with the implementation of the National Curriculum in 2012, the new National Quality Standards in Childcare and the introduction of the Teacher Quality Institute which will involve new National Quality Standards for teachers.
At the office, Judy, Susan and I have been picking up the slack over the past couple of weeks and I am delighted to announce that Tonia Lewis, has accepted the, once again vacant, position as our Administrative Assistant. We are looking forward to Tonia’s presence at the front desk.
My last observation involves the ever expanding number of clubs offered at the school. I get excited just looking at the list, and I know the children are looking forward to some of the activities. In addition to teachers giving up their time afterschool to get involved, I noticed that a few parents have stepped in as well which is great to see.
Well the Rice’s are off to New Zealand over the Term 1 school break, and I hope that your family is also looking forward to a couple of relaxing weeks together. We will see you all in term 2.
Peace,
Jack Rice
Principal
Canberra Montessori School
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Term 1 2011
Apr 13 NEW C3 Excursion—Anzac Day Peace Ceremony
Apr 14 Chair’s Chat 5.30pm Admin.
Apr 15 Snowy Hydro Helicopter visits 10.00am—Holder
Apr 15 Last day of Term 1
Term 2 2011
May 2 Children return to school
May 5 Fundraising Meeting
May 7 Working Bee
May 10-12 NAPLAN Testing
May 11 Learnscapes Committee meeting
May 15 Working Bee
May 17 Class Parents’ Meeting 9am
May 21 Open Day – 10am-2pm
May 23-29 Open Sessions – see class for times
May 30 Camp Quality week
Jun 2 Parent Education Morning
Jun 10 Pupil Free – Montessori Conference
Jun 13 Public Holiday - Queen’s Birthday
Jun 25 Trivia Night
Jun 30 Canteen Day
July 8 Last Day of Term 2
MyWay - Implications For Students For Day 1, T2.
From 11 April 2011, ACTION’s old magnetic ticketing system will no longer be in use. While students who show a valid school term ticket to the bus driver will be able to travel for the remainder of Term 1, other students will need to pay for their travel using cash or a MyWay card.
MyWay cards for students cannot be purchased from newsagents. School student applications can only be done online or through a participating school. As applications for student MyWay cards can take several days to process it is important that parents or students order their cards now.
Karri Class Visitor—Monday 11th
As part of their study of Australian History, Cycle 3 children (not Cycle 1 and only interested Cycle 2 students) will be welcoming a retired army general to talk with them about Anzac Day.
Parent Interviews
Cycle 2/3 parent interviews for the primary classes will take place in Term 2. Jackie will be available during week 1 and a sign up sheet is currently on the noticeboard outside Karri. Anca and Kerrie will have a sign up sheet ready early in Term 2.