“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 (NIV)

What an amazing start to our  new chapter in the Primary Village – a place where each and every staff member strives to care for students through quality Christian education that inspires them to flourish, to love God, and to love others as themselves. I sincerely thank our primary staff who have worked tirelessly in partnership with families, always striving to achieve this mission. Thank you families, for your ongoing support towards your children, staff and each other.

Happy Easter

For the past twelve days, students in Prep to Year 6 have enjoyed an Easter Bible Scavenger hunt, as a fun way to learn about and reflect on the true meaning of Easter. All primary students have shared this message with the elderly at local nursing homes through the creation of Easter cards. Staff and some year six leaders personally delivered these cards, which were gratefully received. Reflecting with the students on the way back to school on the one visit I personally attended, my heart was warmed, listening to the year 6 students talk about how wonderful it was to spread kindness and to see the elderly faces light up.

While there will likely be Easter bunnies, chocolate and family get-togethers, I pray that amidst these celebrations, you find time to celebrate the significance of Jesus’s death, burial and resurrection. Understanding Easter from a Christian perspective is important because without the belief of Jesus’s death, burial and resurrection, there is no Christianity and no Christian Easter. I encourage all in our community to  consider the tremendous sacrifice Jesus made for our salvation and the hope this brings. If you are looking for somewhere to pause and reflect, I encourage you to join the Parklands Church congregation on Good Friday at 10am and again on Easter Sunday at 10am. 

Parent Teacher Interviews

Thank you so much to the many families who took the time to connect with teachers for Parent Teacher Interviews. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for open communication, mutual understandings and collaboration in supporting each student’s growth and learning journey. Thank you for partnering with us as we seek to nurture and empower our students so they strive academically, socially and spiritually.

Forging Fab Friendships in Four

What a privilege it was to spend the night with our year four students on their first school sleepover – and here in our five star Primary Village accommodation!! The students had a wonderful day building resilience and forging fabulous friendships through team building games, lego challenges, archery, mosaic making and so much more. A special thank you to Mrs Powel and Mrs Koplic, who planned this wonderful experience and also to Mrs Smith, Mr Goh, Mr Crawford, and Mr and Mrs Armanasco for giving up their Friday night to build relationships with our year four students and create happy memories that these students will treasure for life.

Primary Wet Weather Pick Up Procedure

Firstly, thank you for supporting us in getting the collect and go moving more smoothly. We are getting there! We appreciate your patience and ongoing support as we refine this procedure. Unlike last year, this year we have had a number of wet weather pickups. If it is wet weather procedure we will continue to use the collect and go procedure, with students sitting in their Covered Outdoor Learning Areas  (COLA) rather than in the quick pick up area. Thank you for your additional patience as the children walk from their classrooms down to the car. Alternatively, you are welcome to park and walk in to collect your child from his or her classroom, or you may park and then ask the teacher with the walkie talkie to call your child. 

Occasionally wet weather may be called when it does not appear to be raining. This will be in an instance such as it has previously been raining and the cement is too wet for the children to sit on. There will be a sign at the beginning of the main walkway (Rosia Road and Church Carparks) to indicate it is “Wet Weather Procedure ”.

April Date Claimers

• Monday 15 April – Term 2 commences
• Wednesday 17 April – Rescheduled Cross Country and Colour Run
• Wednesday 24 April – Years 5 to 12 ANZAC day service 
• Wednesday 24 April – P-3 ANZAC day service (in chapel time)
• Wednesday 24 April – Year 4 St Helena Island Excursion

Warmest Easter Blessings to All, 

Anne-Maree

akingston@parklands.qld.edu.au