Dear Parents and Community Members,

Special Parade

Mrs Kaddatz will be leaving Eton State School to take up a new position in Education at the end of Term 1. Mrs Kaddatz has been a staff member at Eton since 2008 and it is with sadness that we see her go, we wish her all the best in her new adventure. A special parade will be held on Friday 5th April at 11am to farewell Mrs Kaddatz. Everyone is welcome to attend. Small Schools Athletics Day This coming Tuesday our students born in 2010 – 2007 will be competing in the PV Small Schools Field events, held at Pinnacle State School. Families have been asked to provide transport for their child and a packed lunch if they have not pre-ordered tuckshop from the Pinnacle P&C. Good Luck students! Go Eton! On Wednesday, the whole school will be participating in the PV Small Schools Athletics Carnival held at Nth Eton State School. Students may start to arrive from 8 am. Please remember to wear full school uniform, hat and water bottle. Our P&C is convening the tuckshop for this event, please assist by volunteering your time throughout the day to prepare or sell food. Students will be supervised in our Eton School tent on this day. End of Term Reward Activity & Family Fun Afternoon A reward activity is being organised for our students on Friday 5th April who have demonstrated good behaviour throughout the whole term. Students who have received two detentions this term will be working quietly in the office. Parents are asked to come along and join in the fun activities with their children. Some of the activities are: Sack races, running races, three-legged races, egg-n-spoon races, Tug of War and an Easter Egg Hunt. Our fantastic P&C are providing Hot Cross Buns for morning tea, Super Doopers and Easter Eggs. Parent Interviews After the holidays Mrs Dyson & Mr Reynolds will be conducting parent/teacher interviews, for the purpose of summarising your child’s progress and developing learning goals. These interviews will be held before and after school, during week 2 of Term 2. A schedule will be sent home after the holidays. ANZAC Day The school will commemorate ANZAC Day with a special ANZAC Ceremony, first week back after the holidays, held on Wednesday 24th April - afternoon session. Students are invited to attend the ANZAC ceremony held at the Eton cenotaph, 5 am Thursday 25th April (Public Holiday). Students are asked to march behind our school leaders. Booklist Levy Due If you have not yet paid your $40 booklist levy, it is due today. Please pay at the school office. If you need a copy of the invoice, please contact Mrs Renton.

DATE

CLAIMERS

APRIL

Small Schools

Athletic Carnival

2nd

and

3rd

Special parade and

end of term

rewards activities

5th

Public Holiday—

Good Friday

19th

Public Holiday—

Easter Monday

22nd

Term 2 resumes 23rd

ANZAC parade 24th

Public holiday—

ANZAC Day

25th

Pioneer Valley

Cross Country

competition

26th

MAY

Pioneer V alley

Athletic Carnival

2nd &

3rd

Public Holiday—

May Day

6th

NAPLAN 14th to

16th

The Eton Edge F R I D A Y , 2 9 T H M A R C H , 2 0 1 9

FRIENDLY REMINDER!!! Bring your school hat and water bottle everyday.

School Banking on Thursday

Buy your sporting goods from Rebel Sports (formally Amart Sports) , mention Eton State School at the checkout and our school will receive reward points towards sporting goods.

If your child travels on the bus and they wont be going home on it, you MUST let the office know , so the roll can be marked NGOB.

If your child is late for school or is leaving early. Adult must sign child in/out at the school office

No toys or gadgets are to be brought to school. Jewellery is discouraged due to health and safety issues, may be removed for play and physical activities. No responsibility will be taken for any jewellery or toys that are lost or damaged at school.

Playgroup—Mrs Brondello will be holding Playgroup and is looking forward to meeting up with everyone. Playgroup will be held in B block from 9am to 10.30am. Every second Friday of the term. Bring a hat, covered shoes, $2.00, water bottle and a snack.

Help fundraise for the P and C, “Containers for Change’, recycling of bottles and cans displaying the 10 cent refund. Please display the number C10005989 , on your bag when you make a deposit at the many drop stations around Mackay and help raise money for our students, all deposits will go directly to the P and C bank account .

Student of the week

WEEK 8

P - 2 : Lucas - Working well on all tasks.

3 - 6 : Lachlan R- For his excellent

behaviour and level of focus during

Japanese lessons.

WEEK 9

P - 2 : Ava - Great first week back at

Eton State School.

3 - 6 : Aiden- For being resilient in

completing his narrative this week.