From the Acting Principal…

 

As we move into spring we enjoy the longer daylight hours and the signs of new life as blossoms fill the trees. That brings the grass to life also after being dormant for a time. Thank you Charlie and his band of helpers who work tirelessly to maintain and develop the environment.

 

Who doesn’t enjoy entering a competition? For those who do please check out the details of this “Photo Caption” competition open to the whole school community.

 

• To enter please collect a form from the office.
• Take a photo of the building project
• Include a one sentence caption under the photo
• Return to the office by 17^th September.

 

There will be prizes awarded in 2 categories, students and adults. Entries will be on show in the display cabinet outside the office. Join the fun and get your entry in.

 
The message from Tina in this bulletin speaks of her experience of the support and care given to her by the school community. There will be a chance soon to greet her and wish her well when she comes for a visit.

 

Thanks, Bob

 

School Times and Supervision:

 

·          Staff supervision begins at 8:30am for students to be in class by 8:45am.
·          The morning session finishes at 12:00 noon. For duty of care after 12:10pm students are sent to after school program
·          The school day ends at 3:00pm. Children are to be picked up by 3:10pm. For duty of care after 3:10pm students are sent to after school program.
·          Children in after school program are to be collected no later than 5:30pm.
·          Once a child is collected by a parent/carer supervision transfers from the staff to the parent/carer.

 

Upcoming Dates

 

TERM 3 2009

 

Sept 10/11 NEW  School photos Holder

Sept 14                  School photos Red Hill

Sept 14                  Parent Information Evening 7pm

Sept 23       NEW  Cycle 3 - Australian National Gallery

Sept 24                  Canteen Day

Sept 24       NEW  Cycle 3 - Mirinjani Retirement Village

Sept 25                  Last day of Term 3

 

Please see School Calendar for events during Term 4 and check the Bulletin regularly for changes to published events.

 

Term Dates for 2009

 

Term 1:                  4 February – 9 April

Term 2:                  28 April – 3 July

Term 3:                  21 July – 25 September

Term 4:                  12 October – 16 December

 

Public Holidays 2009

 

Monday 8 June     Queen's Birthday Holiday

Monday 5 Oct        Labour Day
Tuesday 3 Nov     Family & Community Day (to be   confirmed)

 

Term Dates for 2010

 

Term 1:                  3 February – 9 April

Term 2:                  27 April – 2 July

Term 3:                  21 July – 24 September

Term 4:                  11 October – 15 December

Greeting Card Fundraiser

 

Christmas holiday themed artwork created by the students has been sent home this week.  This artwork can be reproduced professionally into high quality greeting cards.  Orders for greeting cards can be made by completing the form sent home with the artwork.  All orders and accompanying artwork are to be returned to your child’s class Director by FRIDAY 11^th SEPTEMBER.

 

 

Dear Canberra Montessori Community,

 

I would like to express my sadness at no longer being able to continue as principal of Canberra Montessori School due to my partner’s serious illness. This has come about quite suddenly and has turned my life’s plans around quite drastically.

 

It has been a great pleasure to have worked at Canberra Montessori School. I believe that the amazing staff you have in the classrooms and in Administration are a truly dedicated, committed and compassionate group of people. The students have been a true delight and are fine examples of Montessori students. Their friendliness, grace and courtesy and general love of learning has been a truly rewarding experience.

 

I know that you will be anxious about who will come on board as principal, however, I firmly believe that the Board will continue to find the ‘right Montessorian’ to help guide your school in the outstanding direction it is already going.

Canberra Montessori School is supported by staff and board members who are committed to the Montessori method of education and I am confident that the person they choose to lead the school will hold the Montessori principles and values close to their heart, as I have done.

 

I have had the privilege of working alongside some wonderfully experienced, talented and compassionate people at Canberra Montessori School and know that the children in their care are lucky.

 

I would like to thank the community for their support since the beginning of the year and to all the parents who have put so much of their time and efforts into supporting the dedicated work being done at Canberra Montessori School.

 

I would especially like to thank Bob Dent who has taken on board more than just the Business Manager’s role and Judy, Sally-Anne and Leilani for all their support and great work.

 

I would also like to thank the teaching staff for being so co-operative, committed and willing to work collectively towards providing an excellent Montessori education for the children in their care.

 

A huge thank you must be extended to the Board of Canberra Montessori School for their understanding, support and guidance over the last 3 terms - working with you has been a pleasure. Thank you to Steve Stern for your support and for being an outstanding Chairman, continuing to direct the Board towards decisions always taking into account full Montessori practices.

 

Thank you once again to you the parents and families whom I have had the great pleasure of meeting and working with.

 

Warmest regards,

 

Tina Forsyth

 

 

THANK YOU

 

The F and S committee would like to thank Sue Allanson for all the work she has done over the past 9 years.  Sue has been quietly, and efficiently, working away at the school helping with hundreds of activities, from cooking with the Cycle 3’s to Learnscapes to organising the first Ice-cream stall at the Fair. Sue made sure that our school Narooma weekend went smoothly each year (something which I am sure most of us take for granted).  She has also been managing the distribution and organisation of the entertainment book over the last few years, which has raised significant amounts of money for the school. 

 

Sue has decided to put her talents into other endeavours from next year.  We wish her the best and offer her a massive thank you for all her time and effort at the school. 

 

From next year Brigid Lombard will be organising the entertainment books and Liz Holt will be ensuring the Narooma weekend runs smoothly.

 

 

Community News

Father's Day - Party in The Park

6 September  11.00am-3.00pm

Weston Park, Yarralumla

Bring the whole family along to Weston Park to celebrate Father’s Day. This year’s Party in the Park is bigger than ever before with additional rides, displays, markets and more. The day will be packed full of entertainment and there will be games, competitions, prizes and car displays for dad. You can even challenge dad to a game of mini-golf. Brought to you by the ACT Government. For more information call Canberra Connect on 132 281 or visit our website www.roundtown.act.gov.au