“Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.” 

― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

This quote seemed such an appropriate start to this fortnight’s newsletter. My heart is truly full to overflowing, as is this newsletter, with the gratitude I feel for the work and efforts of our entire school community.

Spring Festival At the end of last term we celebrated Spring on an amazing, sun-filled day. Many thanks to all the families that joined us on the day and who supplied flowers and greenery for our garlands. The children’s performances were delightful – and the maypole by Class 3 the crowning glory. Many thanks to Ashley for his wonderful story. Robyn did a fabulous job, once again, of organising the games. Photos are included in the newsletter.

Open Afternoon and Bush Dance We returned after the break to the excitement of yet another gathering of our community with the Open Afternoon and Bush Dance. And I have heard nothing but positive feedback form the school community for this wonderful event, marking the 100^th Anniversary of Steiner Education. A huge thanks to the teachers for preparing their classes and the children for the Open Afternoon. And to parents for getting them along and visiting each of the rooms. Again, my deepest gratitude to the efforts of Mary Lou and Denise in organising the Bush Dance, to Mike for the work he did in preparing the Golden Hill Fiddlers and organising his band to ensure the success of the evening, to Robyn and Mary Lou for the advertising and promotion of the event, to Robyn for proposing the Open Afternoon to promote our school, to Rosie, Kylie and Carol for their amazing efforts in transforming our hall – and to all of our families who came along with food and friends to support and celebrate all that is wonderful about Steiner education and our school. Such a lovely drawing together of our community. 

Class 5/6 Play And again, this week, so thankful for the opportunity to see the Class 5/6 play. Well done to all the children and teachers, Kate and Ashley. It was a truly amazing performance.

Swimming A reminder that Swimming Lessons begin next week. Children are to come to school with their bathers on underneath their clothes. Please ensure that a pair of underpants, and dry towel is packed for each day, and we recommend that all items of clothing and goggles and bags are clearly labelled with your child’s name.

P&F A reminder that the meeting to re-establish our P&F is scheduled for Friday November 1^st

^{Jacqui Hamblin}

^Principal