I am incredibly proud of the Longford Primary School Learning Community; we have had so many wonderful reasons to celebrate and be thankful.  This term has brought many moments of happiness and joy, coupled with some sadness and reasons for us to come together to support one another.  Our long standing teacher and friend, Mrs Katherine Moore was diagnosed with MND earlier this term; in support of her, we have committed to raising $1500 for MND research before the end of the year.  Mrs Jemma Duncan showed great COURAGE this week and ‘raffled’ off the cutting of her very long hair to support our MND cause.  Miss Emma Reader generously donated her time to support this fundraising effort also. Thank you to every student and family member for your very generous donations toward MND so far – we have now raised $727-00.

Mrs Duncan was also able to donate her hair to Sustainable Salons where wigs are made for those suffering medically induced hair-loss conditions – I applaud Mrs Duncan’s commitment, effort and incredibly generous spirit.  We continue to show that every member of the Longford Primary School Learning Community truly lives by our School Values.

Footy Colours Day

We will hold another MND fundraiser this Friday.  We invite all students to dress in their footy/sporting colours and bring a gold coin donation.  All monies raised will go toward our MND fundraiser, with the aim of raising $1000-00 before the end of Term 3.

Values Champions

I proudly hosted the Term 3 Principal Morning Tea earlier this week.  Congratulations to all of our ASPIRATIONAL learners that were nominated to attend this terms morning tea.  It was a pleasure to host the morning tea and speak with you all about the attributes that contribute to ASPIRATIONAL leadership and learning.  Well done to all of our incredible ASPIRATIONAL Values Champions!

Mermaids VS Pirates School Production

What a fantastic production put on by Mrs Sandra Seen, 4/5 Farran/Duncan and 3 Owen!  The music, acting, humour and fun was evident throughout the final performances shared with audiences on Monday.  Congratulations, I along with all audience members enjoyed every moment! 

Country Gold Superstars

To all who represented our school with such pride at the Country Gold championships – the feedback on your effort, courage and respectful behaviour is to be applauded;  well done to all involved!  A particular shout out to Mr Chris Tantari for his organisation and management of the Country Gold soccer events.  Congratulations to Ahlia on being nominated as the 'All Star’ Goalie for Soccer – tremendous effort!

Great Australian Cross Country Challenge

Alice represented Longford Primary and entered the Great Australian Cross Country Challenge after it was in the school newsletter in May. Alice placed 8th in her age group and gender and was then encouraged to run in the 'Finals Weekend' on Saturday the 5th September. Alice ran a slightly faster time and finished in 4th place. Congratulations Alice!

Community Care Project -  Helping Hand Donations

Thank you to the SRC for supporting this Community Care Project.  The donations from our school community have been overwhelming; another show of our incredibly generous and giving spirit.  Thank you to all who donated to this very worthy cause.

Happy Holidays

As we come to the end of Term 3, I wish to again say a very big congratulations and thank you to all who continue to make our school such a wonderfully kind, thoughtful, considerate and safe place to learn, work and play.  I continue to be amazed and in awe of the incredible place that is Longford Primary School.  Have a wonderful, safe and restful break with your families. I look forward to welcoming you all back to the busy end of the school year – Term 4.  Hopefully the sun will be shining for our return to school on Monday 12th of October, so please remember to pop hats in bags ready for the new term!

Term 4 Date Reminders:

19^th of October Base Testing starts for all Prep Students
23^rd of October – Book Week Parade
27^th of October – School Association at 9:15am
29^th of October – Cross Country (TBC)
30^th of October – Student Free Day

Carolyn Sutton
Principal 

Thanks to everyone who donated. The items were collected from Helping Hand today. It will make a huge difference to members of our local community

Longford Primary School is excited to host a range of Book Week activities during the week starting 19th of October.  This year’s theme is “Curious Creatures, Wild Minds.”  To celebrate book week, we will host our Book Week Parade at school on the morning of Friday the 23rd of October. Students are invited to choose a favourite book and dress up as their favourite character.  Students may also like to choose a book with mythical creatures (unicorns, mermaids, witches, aliens etc.) and dress in this theme.  Dressing up is optional and open to all students from Kindergarten to Grade 6.