Old Tree Bell

An arborist examined the old tree bell Thursday afternoon as it had previously been flagged as a potential danger. Post examination, we were informed that the old tree bell tree was extremely unsafe. This meant this tree posed immediate and significant danger to the students, staff and families. While this was previously mentioned via the newsletter last year, due to the rapid degradation of the tree, the decision was made to remove the tree immediately. 

Although the tree carries a long tradition and symbolism, the immediate danger it posed meant the area had to be sectioned off and the tree removed. 

I do apologise immensely that this could not have been done in a more strategic process and students and community given time to ring the bell however given the imminent danger it posed, community safety had to be prioritised.

School Council will work in conjunction with the students and community to generate ideas on how the old bell can be remounted. If you have any ideas that you’d like to suggest, please contact Andrew or Alicia.

AFL Tipping Competition

Well its that time of year again, footy tipping is back. We are running our annual footy tipping competition through the AFL tipping interface. Below is the competition code for all those interested in joining.

Comp Code: 2DE7MVS3

School Council Positions

Today is the closing date for nominations for school council so if you are interested, please contact the school or pop by the office to complete your self nomination form.

• Monday 19^th February 2024 - Closing date for nominations
• Monday 26th^th February 2024 - The date by which the list of candidates and nominators will be posted
• Tuesday 27th February 2024 - The date by which ballot papers will be prepared and distributed (if needed)
• 3:30 PM- Monday 4th March 2024 - Close of ballot
• Tuesday 5th March 2024 – Vote Count & Declaration of poll
• Thursday 7th March 2024 – AGM & First council meeting to elect office bearers (the Principal will preside)

If you are at all interested, please contact Andrew. Nomination forms can be found at the front office with Nikki.

3-6 Urban Camp

Thanks to the 3-6 families communication around the June Camp. As we work through the finalised itinerary, we will be able to send through the costs and plans for the three days. We can confidently say that it will be an amazing trip with many big-ticket Melbourne destinations being visited.

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