This final newsletter for 2023. I would like to begin by thanking our whole school community for what has been an amazing year. The students have demonstrated so much growth in their learning. There have been many highlights for the year, excursions, incursions, camps, colour run, art show to name a few. We look forward to the final 8 days of school, with so many activities still to come. On Thursday 14th December we look forward to official farewelling our Grade 6 graduates. Just a reminder that we are seeking donations for our major raffle. We would appreciate new and or unused items that can be added to our hamper. Friday 15th at 2:30pm we will be opening up the classrooms for an open afternoon - a chance to share in your child's learning. We ask that each students bring a bag to collect their items from the classroom as the final three days will involve our celebration day excursion, and lots of cleaning up around the classroom and school. On Tuesday 19th December, we have Teeth On Wheels attending our school - if you haven't registered for this there is still time. A big congratulations to our students who presented at North Geelong Secondary College last week. Beau and Ryder did an amazing job sharing their learnings from the program. Also well done to Jaz for her participation.

DATES TO COME - also in the calendar

Friday 8th December - Assembly
Tuesday 12th December - State-wide Transition Day - all students
Thursday 14th December - Celebration Evening
Friday 15th December - Open Classrooms - 2:30pm & Reports Go Home
Monday 18th December - Celebration Day - please make sure you have consented on Compass
Tuesday 19th December - Teeth on Wheels Dental Van
Wednesday 20th December - Last day of term - 1:30pm finish - Please note there will be no OSHC available on the final day of school. Students are to be picked up by 1:30pm.

Many thanks,
Louise Kahle

GRADE F/1/2: Jai Tucker - Well done Jai for demonstrating our school value of RESILIENCE in your learning and becoming a part of the Anakie Primary School community. You are starting to challenge yourself with learning tasks in the classroom and have shown great enthusiasm throughout our HaSS subject using your imaginative thinking to create and build your Robot.
Keep up the good work!

GRADE 3/4: Ruby Watts - For your remarkable display of perserverance and persistence in regard to your learning this Semester. Well deserved, Ruby!

GRADE 5/6: Ryder Bevans - For displaying Responsibility towards your learning and consistently Aiming for Excellence. Ryder,
your positivity, perseverance and hard work in every lesson are admirable, and an example to your peers. Well done on your achievements this year, both in the classroom and in the wonderful contribution you have made to the school through Junior School Council.

ART: Moesly Palmer - You were such an amazing buddy to our Foundation students during our origami class. You were kind, gentle and patient and helped them to produce some great artwork. Great leadership and role modelling!

AUSLAN: Zara Piera - You were so amazing during our Auslan Battle game! You know so many signs and could recall them quickly. What a superstar!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Texan Kreig - For showing excellent listening skills, great teamwork and fair play. You are able to laugh at yourself when things don’t go right and learn from your mistakes - a great skill to have! Well done!!

PERFORMING ARTS: Mathew Quarrell - For trying your hardest during our very noisy Performing Arts lesson. Well done for demonstrate resilience in each lesson and giving it a go.

PRINCIPAL'S AWARD: Benjamin Wimmer - For making excellent choices in the yard and classroom, and demonstrating our school values of respect and responsibility. Keep up the wonderful effort, Benjamin!

Blood Donations for the holidays!