Fortnightly Focus 

As we begin another very busy term, teachers are continuing to look for students who are keeping our school clean and tidy by putting rubbish in the correct bins and eating in the courtyard before playing in other spaces. This is to support proximity to the rubbish bins and reduce the amount of rubbish in other areas of the school. 

Our Thursday lunchtime rubbish raffle is always a hit, organised by our Environment student leadership team and gathering a crowd of waste warriors.  

You can support your child in respecting our environment by discussing rubbish and recycling processes at home and school. Nude food lunchboxes also help to keep our school a clean and tidy space whilst looking after the environment by reducing the amount of waste we produce. 

Whole School Reward 

We did it! On Friday 5 July the students celebrated reaching the Yunggi Bengal target of 60,000 with a courtyard disco. It was also a great way to enjoy the last day of a busy term. With a current Yunggi Bengal count of 63,067 we are now focused on our next whole school target of 90,000. 

Before School Expectations 

If you arrive at school before 9am, student supervision is provided in the courtyard and on the basketball court. All play equipment is closed before school, and parents are asked to remind their child about the expectations. Families are encouraged to use the before school care service if early arrivals are unavoidable. 

School Uniform 

Our school uniform is a visual representation of the standards expected of students and plays an important role in promoting a positive image of our school. Our uniform aims to support all students to participate fully in school life and helps create a sense of identity and a school culture in which every student experiences a sense of belonging. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of students wearing clothing other than school uniform. We seek parent support to ensure your child is dressed in Ngunnawal school uniform each day. Should you experience financial difficulties with the purchasing of school uniform, please speak with Principal Rebecca Turner or our Business Manager Dianne Champion.  

Hats On August 1 

Next Thursday 1 August is ‘Hats On’. One of our PBL expectations for staying safe is to wear a sun smart hat. Each student is expected to have a sun smart at school to play and participate in PE lessons in areas that are not shaded. A reminder that a sun smart hat is either a bucket hat or a legionnaires hat, not a cap. It is also a good opportunity to check that the hat is labelled to avoid the hat ending up in lost property.