Dear Parents and Carers,

Kitchen Garden Updates and Community Call to Action!

I’m thrilled to share some exciting plans and opportunities for our community to contribute to the growth and sustainability of this special space.

1. Garden Stakes and Supports: We are embarking on a creative project with our Year 3 students who will be constructing structures to support our growing seedlings in the garden. To make this project more sustainable and community-driven, we are reaching out to you for donations of any old stakes, sticks, or materials that could serve as trellises. Your contribution will not only support our garden but also showcase the wonderful things that can be repurposed in sustainable gardening.
2. Wood Scraps for Signs: Marz, one of our parents, has sourced untreated wood scraps from a local building site. These will be transformed into signposts for the various crops in our garden. We encourage the children to participate in constructing these signs. Our aim is to make this a collaborative and educational experience for our young gardeners.
3. Shade Solution: As the weather warms up, we’ve identified the need for a shaded area in the garden. An umbrella could provide a cool and comfortable space for our students during various garden activities. We’re open to donations, and if anyone has a contact or recommendation in this area, please share your thoughts with us.
4. Greenhouse Dreams: We’re exploring the possibility of having a greenhouse for our garden. While traditional options on the market have their challenges, we are considering a community-built greenhouse using recycled materials. This ambitious project aims to engage tradespeople within our school community. If you have skills, ideas, or connections in this area, please reach out – we’d love to make this dream a reality! Additionally, we’re open to the idea of approaching nearby farms for potential greenhouse donations that may need some community love and restoration.

Community Collaboration: Our garden’s success relies on the collective efforts of our community. Your involvement, whether through donations, expertise, or ideas, is crucial to the continued growth and sustainability of our garden. Let’s come together to nurture not only the plants but also a sense of shared responsibility and pride in our school garden.

Thank you for being an integral part of our green journey. I look forward to seeing our garden flourish with the collective care and support of our amazing community!

HPV News

Boneo had a hugely successful trip to Maryborough last weekend for HPV! Our students created history for Boneo, with White Lightning taking out the Championship of the Energy Breakthrough 2023!

What superstars our students are!! We are so incredibly proud. This program continues to go from strength to strength, and we can’t thank our families enough for the support you give our students to produce these incredible results.

More photos and information to come in next weeks edition of the BUZZ.

We have been advised by our uniform supplier, Advanced Promotional Clothing, that due to the ongoing cost increases in all areas of production, they will be regretfully increasing the prices of our uniform items.

Price list effective November 1st (inclusive of GST);

Tee Shirt                              $24.00

Short Sleeve Polo               $28.00

Long Sleeve Polo                $31.00

Hoods (no zip)                     $46.00

Zip Hoods                            $48.00

Sun Hats                              $17.00

Beanies                                $18.00

School Bags                         $61.00

Shorts                                   $25.00

Year 1/2 Art

Over the past three weeks, Years 1 and 2 have been learning about Clare Youngs, a paper craft collage artist, and have created Colour and Pattern Snails inspired by her work.

Year 5 Zoo Excursion