Term 3 Week 10 Newsletter 15 September 2023
From our Principal
Week 10
We have made it to the end of another successful Term at Thangool SS. Make the most of the break, spend time with your loved ones, and help the kids to recharge their batteries for the last 10 weeks! Have a safe and restful break - we will see you back on Tuesday 2 October 2023.
Have a wonderful break.
Fiona
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Thanks to those parents who are able to meet with their children’s teacher this week. It’s lovely to have this open communication forum to discuss your child’s learning goals and progress in Term 3.
Keep a Watch Out This School Holidays
Parents and students can help take care of our school by reporting any suspicious after-hours activity to School Watch on 13 17 88. By keeping an eye out, we can work together to create a safer school community and help to reduce vandalism, theft and arson in our school. If you see something suspicious, please don’t intervene. Call the School Watch number and let the local Police or State Government Security Service deal with the matter.
Term 3 Assembly
Earlier today we held our End of Term 3 Assembly. Classes presented a small item showcasing some of their learning this term.
Congratulations to our Simply the Best - Friendship Ninja's
Prep - Ayla
Yr 1 - Benji
Yr 2 - Nara
Yr 3 - Will
Yr 4 - Harris
Yr 5 - Alexis
Yr 6 - Ella
Simply The Best - Friendship Ninja
Aussie of The Month / On Ya Mate
SEL News
Last week 11 of our boys took on challenges that demanded unwavering determination, resilience, teamwork, and persistence as part of our SEL program. The trip started by canoeing across Cania Dam. The team work of the group was tested as they had to communicate to steer their canoes in the direction of camp. We had some canoes going in circles and some tipping into the water but eventually they worked together to reach our destination.
From here, it was a 2.6km hike into camp and by this time the boys were definitely ready for lunch. Once they reached their campsite, our young adventurers traded their school desks for the role of wilderness chefs. Without the convenience of a well-equipped kitchen, they had to cook their own meals using hexamine stoves. It was a true test of their culinary skills and independence.
As we finished dinner, the group sat around the campfire where we reflected on the learnings from the day and acknowledged students who stepped up to help the team.
The pinnacle of their journey, was the stretcher challenge. The first test of persistence was working to make the stretcher. Picture the determination etched on their faces as they carried a fellow student on a stretcher for a gruelling 1.1 kilometres. The journey was arduous, and there were moments when fatigue threatened to halt their progress.
However, they pushed through their exhaustion and it was great to see their unwavering perseverance came through. As they neared the finish line, their faces lit up with the realization that they had triumphed over their struggles, proving that with unity and resolve, they could conquer even the most formidable challenges.
By the end of the camp, our boys were indeed tired, but they were also triumphant. They had learned valuable life lessons – that embracing challenges, no matter how daunting, can lead to personal growth and the sweet taste of success. They learned that facing challenges head-on can be hard, but it's also incredibly rewarding. That they can be resilient, step up to support each other and to persist when at first, they may want to give up.
A special thank you to Mrs Goody for coming on camp and supporting our students in the SEL program. I look forward to continuing working with our Year students next term as we head back into full classes of SEL.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday ahead.
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