UPDATE FROM THE SLT

The final day of Term 2 is creeping up and we are  looking forward to the events. 

We have Book Character Day and Cultural Day on Friday 27^th June.

BOOK CHARACTER DAY

• All Year 3-6 students to be included.
  • Students to come to school dressed as their book character.
  • Students to also bring the book to school of the character they are dressed up as.

Students will be judged on their presentation and awarded house points against the following criteria:

• Originality
• Reality/likeness to character
• Effort the student has put in

1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners.

• House Points: 1st place = 150, 2nd place = 75, 3rd place = 35.
• Certificates and prizes

During the morning, Primary students will be in class until 11.40, when they can then prepare for the Book Character parade at 12.00pm.

CULTURE DAY
Note: Careful attention must be taken to ensure respect for cultures is adhered to at all times.

All year 7-13 students to be included in this challenge. 

Organization to be done outside of learning time. 

• Students can dress according to the culture they are assigned to. Note: No boys in girls’ clothing/girls in boys' clothing or painted faces.

Costing

• $100 is gifted to each team to contribute towards costs of each stall
• Any profit is split 50% students, 50% school
• The 50% school will be put towards purchasing a student agreed item for the students discussed at student council. The other 50% will be a cash refund that will be split between all students.

Set Up
• International Food Market Stalls are set up in the hall
• The students are able to use the appliances/cooking equipment provided at the school
• The students are able to bring kitchen utensils/equipment in from home
• The students are able to bring in pre-made food/platters/serving ware from their homes
• The students are able to bring in food stalls pre-made if there is anything structural or can work onsite outside of school hours with a parent supervisor
• Stalls to be decorated with the selected countries’ décor to represent the country as best as possible

Judging Criteria consists of:

• Dress
• Food
• Market Stall Set-up
• Originality
• Accuracy of representation of the country/culture
• Effort the student has put in

1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners
Winning teams will be recognised with prizes

End of Day

The day finishes up at 2.00pm. However, we need to have the hall completely packed up before students head home for Term 2 break at 3.00pm.