For the Whole School
A highlight this week was the older groups’ excursion to the Children’s Writers’ Festival at Sydney Town Hall. The authors were fantastic, energy was high and the children heard about a range of writing processes and how writers construct characters for their stories. It was wonderful to be part of this annual festival.
School Meeting this week was a long one, with, amongst other topics, a short animation film, information about Soup Day plans from Lucia and Ettie and a long discussion about keeping school agreements during TBU time. The meeting affirmed that all our School Agreements also apply during TBU time, in particular that folding PE mats should not be used on the timber slide. Crafty reminded everyone that a book of school agreements is
in the staff room if anyone ever needs to check something.
The last subject for the meeting was actually a rehearsal for the children who have chosen to participate in the Lane Cove Children’s Voices for Reconciliation event. This year we are singing “Brown Skin Baby” by Bob Randall. The guitarists played and the singing group performed beautifully. We are very proud of them already! The whole school then sang “Beds Are Burning” by Midnight Oil which is the theme song for this year’s Reconciliation Week.
Lane Cove Children’s Voices for Reconciliation event details
Date: Thursday, 28th May (next week, same day as our Currambena AGM)
Time: 10:30 until 12 or 12:30
Venue: The Canopy at Lane Cove (or the Council Chambers if raining)
Children performing please wear red, black and yellow clothing on the day. All attending please be prepared for all weather (raincoat, warm jumper, hat, water bottle etc). Parents are welcome to come along to support the group!
The 57th Annual General Meeting of Currambena Ltd
The AGM is this Thursday, 28th May at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there. Don’t forget to bring your own bowl/mug and spoon for some warming soup whilst we meet. The AGM hears reports from Council and from our Coordinator and will also appoint auditors for the coming year.
It is exciting that we have five parents nominating for positions as parent representatives on Council. We have only three positions to fill and so there will also be an election at the AGM.
If you are unable to attend, and would like to vote, please pick up a proxy form from the office (or find it attached to the AGM invitation emailed previously) and return this to Mikee or Olivia in the office.
The 5 nominees are:
- Isabel Ramirez (Benji in Faith’s; current secretary of Council)
- Jessica Mukadana (Ellie in Preschool)
- Marlesha Boswell (Ollie in Faith’s)
- Stephen Collins (Eli in Jess/ Susan and Gabe in Preschool)
- Valentina Aurova (Quentin in Preschool)
Please be aware that there will be no social on the night of the AGM (as previously suggested in the annual calendar) but we will have two delicious pots of soup. Our whole school social will be closer to the end of the term and plans are already underway for a lovely evening of roasting marshmallows and some classic Currambena entertainment.
¡Nueva estantería de libros en Español!
We are very excited to share that we now have a Spanish shelf in the School Library! Families are warmly invited to come and borrow books in Spanish to enjoy at home. Reading is a wonderful way to support language learning, expand vocabulary, and discover Hispanic stories and culture together.
If you have any Spanish books at home that you no longer use and would like to donate, we would also greatly appreciate it. This will help us continue growing our Spanish collection for everyone to enjoy.
¡Muchas gracias! 💛📖”
Volunteer possibilities (all count as maintenance hours):
Please remember there are numerous other opportunities to be involved!
- School Social on 26th June
- Canteen Roster (email canteen@currambena.org)
- Maintenance Day on 31st May
If you need more information about any of these, please speak with Olivia Monday to Thursday or Wendy P on Wednesday or Friday or email oliviam@currambena.nsw.edu.au or wendyp@currambena.nsw.edu.au
Next week…
Tuesday 26th May Wingaru Excursion to Tambourine Bay – whole Primary. Timed to coincide with Reconciliation Week, all of the primary children will have a day of Indigenous learning activities, including a guided bush walk, a tools and technology session with Auntie Leanne and Indigenous games at Tambourine Bay, or at school in case of rain.
Thursday 28th Lane Cove Children’s Voices for Reconciliation event at The Canopy at 10:30am (see above for details)
Also the 57th Currambena AGM 6pm – 8pm at school – Bring your own mug/bowl and spoon for some soup.