ANZAC Commemoration
Congratulations to the entire school community for a respectful and thoughtful participation at our whole school events. Last Friday Bowen State School families and staff enjoyed our school ANZAC remembrance service. Seeing the children’s medal creations from each class were inspiring. We enjoyed listening to our guest speaker Michael and a huge thank you to Mrs Gordon, Mr Dunn and Mrs Weekes for their organisation. We were proud of the children who spoke including many younger students from our school.

On Monday, I attended the dawn and morning services. It was again a moment of pride for our school to march in front of our community. I would like to thank the students and families for your attendance and outstanding behaviour on the day. Lest We Forget!

School Security
This term the school secured over $30 000 to invest in the installation of 7 high quality surveillance cameras within our internal building areas. This process has been in close consultation with the school P&C, neighbouring premises, Department of Education and Protective services. Our cameras are now up and running and will be a powerful deterrent in senseless vandalism at our school. Shortly we will be attaching signage around the school fences to promote this fact. Thank you to Erica our BM for her consultation and close working with the install company.

School Review
Save the Date!!!! Tuesday 10th May Wednesday 11th May and Thursday 12th May. This term we will be undertaking a three-day review for our school. This opportunity will be a wonderful opportunity for families and staff to share the great things about Bowen State and celebrate what we hold close to our heart. We know that there will be recommendations to guide our school for the next four years and into the future. Tuesday and Wednesday will be busy talking to families so please make the three reviews welcome when you see them around our school. We have included a parent information fact sheet as part of this newsletter which unpacks what a school review is all about.

Looking forward to sharing more great stories around the teaching and learning this term. Until next fortnight have a great couple of weeks.

Christien Payne
Principal

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