St Matthew’s Primary School

Principal Talk with Mrs Lowe

Magical 2024 Book Week!

This year's Book Week theme, Reading is Magic, certainly lived up to its name!

I would like to thank our incredible Teacher Librarian, Miss Judd, for her huge effort in organising such a fantastic school event.

Thank you also to our parents and carers for your effort in preparing your child's costume. The students looked terrific, and their enthusiasm was contagious as they joined in the day's spirit.

You may have noticed that the staff also joined the fun, dressing up as characters from the Harry Potter series, bringing the magic of Hogwarts to St Matthew's.

Miss Judd outdid herself by providing a special Harry Potter-themed morning tea for the staff. This featured a spectacular cheese ball sorting hat, among other treats!

Throughout the day, the students engaged in vertically streamed activities centred around the shortlisted books. It was wonderful to see them engage creatively with literature.

The great news is that the school raised $365.40 for the World Literacy Foundation, which will help establish libraries in Uganda. Congratulations!

Once again, thank you to Miss Judd for your dedication and to all our students and staff for making this year's Book Week a truly magical experience!

Community Breakfast - TOMORROW

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Please join us tomorrow (Friday) from 8.00am on the K-1 Playground from 8 a.m. for our parent and carer breakfast. This celebration marks two special events: Mother's Day and Father's Day.

We invite you to spend the morning with us from 8.00 to 8.45 a.m., having a light breakfast and playing with your children.

Parents and carers will be served pastries and fruit near the canteen window, and the students will receive a morning snack of fruit, a mini-muffin, or a muesli bar.

Juice or water will also be available.

After breakfast, you are invited to join us for our Year 6 Prayer Celebration and Awards Ceremony in the School Hall.

Thanks to our School Community Council organising committee, the students will also have the opportunity to purchase a Father's Day gift later in the day.

Happy Father's Day

Wishing all the fathers and male role models in our St Matthew's community a very happy Father's Day! Your love, guidance, and support play an essential role in shaping the lives of our students. Whether you’re a dad, granddad, uncle, or family friend, this weekend, we celebrate and honour the positive impact you have on the young minds we are proud to nurture here at St Matthew's.

May Sunday be filled with joy, love, and appreciation for all you do.

St Matt's Family and Friends Trivia Night

The school Community Council warmly invites the parents, carers, staff, and friends of St Matthew's to attend the annual fundraising Trivia Night.

Tickets can be purchased using the QR code on the flyer in the School Community Council section of this newsletter or by visiting Try Booking https://www.trybooking.com/CUWZT.

From all accounts, the trivia night is great fun and raises valuable funds for resources that assist your child.

Morning Drop-Off and Supervision

Supervision at St Matthew's commences each monring at 8.30 am on the Junior playground. Unless your child attends Before School Care, we ask them not to arrive at school until then.

Yours in truth, goodness, unity and love,

Mrs Sarah Lowe

Principal