Principal Talk with Mrs Lowe
Learning Exhibition and Celebration
Last Thursday, our school hosted the Learning Exhibition and Celebration, showcasing our students' talents and hard work. I was impressed by the diversity of projects and artifacts, which highlighted their creativity and deep understanding of the topics.
From innovative engineering models to captivating art pieces and detailed reports, the exhibition was a testament to our students' outstanding effort and enthusiasm. Each display demonstrated their knowledge and ability to think critically and express their ideas effectively.
I extend my congratulations to all the students; your presentations were impressive, and your passion for learning was evident. Thank you also to our families and friends who came to the celebration.
A special thank you to our teachers, whose support and guidance have been instrumental in the student's success. This exhibition would not have been possible without your hard work and dedication.
I look forward to seeing more amazing work and celebrating future achievements together. Keep up the excellent work!
National Simultaneous Storytime
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year, a picture book written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.
Now in its 24th year, the event aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.
Thank you to Miss Judd for organising the teaching resources and to all of you, our parents and carers, for getting in the spirit of the event and sending your child to school with blue accessories.
Safety Reminders
It is that time of the term again to remind families about the safe Pick-Up and Drop-off procedures.
Inspectors regularly patrol Stutchbury and Chewings Street during our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times. Parents and carers have recently been booked whilst lining up to drop off or collect their children and for parking in a No Parking Zone. The following procedures will ensure that you do not get booked by police:
- enter Stutchbuty Street from Chewings Street
- whilst you are lining up, remain close to the centre line, with your right indicator on
- if you are parking near the Junior Playground on Stutchbury Street, only park in the designated car parks
- do not park within 20 metres before or 10 metres after a pedestrian crossing
- only drive into the car park by the entry - do not enter via the exit ramp
Thank you for your assistance in making the morning and afternoon procedures run smoothly.
2025 Enrolments - Due 31 May
If you have a child starting next year, please call the office. An enrolment pack will be sent home.
Enrolment information can be found on our school website, and enrolments can be made online.
https://www.stmattsps.act.edu.au/thinking-of-enrolling https://stmattsps.act.edu.au/enrol/how-to-enrol
https://enrolments.stmattsps.act.edu.au/primary-act/start
Please help spread the word about St Matthew's!
Yours in peace and love,
Mrs Sarah Lowe
