All the planes were grounded... - a positive take home for all from the year that was a COVID shake-up! When the ground looked shaky for an End of Year concert, we decided to make a music film. Last Tuesday's Music Film screening was a memorable occasion, full of joy and talent, and many tears of gratitude... If you missed it, please click the video link above - you are sure not to regret taking the time! The resounding comments to be heard afterwards included how magic it was to see the footage of the school, the valley, the rainforest and the…

Farewell 2020, you will be forever remembered!... Giinagay... A message from Lisa Plus: Inaugural Chrysalis Music Film Moving classrooms is a herculean effort Going Up Ceremony Emerge Reminder: Parent survey Lost property Fees documents for 2021 Holiday information Congratulations Class 8 students on your achievements Thank You Assembly and Morning Tea This week's newsletter Past newsletters

As we make our way to the end of the school year, there is much to reflect upon and be thankful for. The world events have affected us all… with the extreme polarities of unity and isolation. Fortunately, we have not been affected as much as others have. Even the extra time at home with your children can be seen as a blessing in these times of great busyness. With all this happening around us, the children have continued to develop in so many ways, showing great excitement with every new achievement. This morning Gail shared a story about a…

This was a Class 8 project presentation like no other... with COVID, there was the question raised whether the students could even go ahead with their chosen projects. Could they see their mentors? Would there be sufficient time to complete their projects after lockdown? Then, when it was decided the projects could go ahead, did they need more time? Could the students actually present their achievements? To one family member? At an off-site location? In the end, the students were able to present their achievements at a slightly later date than usual, to three chosen guests each (either family and/or…

A jam packed calendar to finish the year!... Giinagay... A message from Lisa Plus: Fire & Rescue visit Chrysalis Thank You and Farewell Assembly Chrysalis Music Film screening Hand Foot & Mouth disease High School Bus 2021 Vale David from Marrook Farm This week's newsletter Past newsletters

Connecting to this Gumbaynggirr land on which we learn... Giinagay... A message from Lisa Plus: NAIDOC Week 2020 - Always Was, Always Will Be Morning Star celebrates NAIDOC week Parents & Friends mind mapping the future Impetigo in the community 2021 school travel applications Introducing Soli as our Class 1 teacher for 2021 This week's newsletter Past newsletters

We marked Book Week in style, now let's celebrate our teachers!... Giinagay... A message from Lisa Plus: Celebrating quality teaching and inspirational teachers Teaching Vacancy 2021: Class 4 Reminder about our Community Classifieds Waldorf Today Term 4 fees Bellingen drive through COVID testing clinic Thank you Dot! Who doesn't love a good book? This week's newsletter Past newsletters

"Curious Creatures and Wild Minds" A display of the short listed and award winning books will be set up in the library during the week. All classes will get a chance to visit this display. All funds raised are going to the 'Indigenous Literacy Foundation'. The foundation distributes books to children in remote areas, offers translation of texts and sponsors indigenous writers. Unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID regulations there will be no parent participation in this week's celebrations. Looking forward to seeing all the wonderful costumes on Thursday & Friday.

Welcoming you all back to school tomorrow, Tuesday 13th... Giinagay... Bringing together the circle for the Class 8 Wilderness walk Front desk position available Class meetings School fees for Term 4 School policy reminders Parents & Friends rekindling COVID-19 update Class 8 planting for our future This week's newsletter Past newsletters