P & C News
We’ve had a fantastic start to the year, busy planning an exciting 12 months ahead!
Our calendar is packed with events for the whole family, including the much-loved Family Festival, Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations, and Grandparents’ Day. Plus, we have a brand-new event in the works—stay tuned for details!
With our AGM just around the corner, 18th of March, we’d love to see as many parents and community members there as possible. It’s a great opportunity to get involved, share ideas, and help shape the year ahead.
Looking forward to another wonderful year together!
P.S. We are now holding our P&C Meetings in the Primary Staffroom, entry via the door next to the office.
Possums Tuckshop
What a busy start to the year for Possum's Tuckshop! It's lovely to see all our student customers back again and welcome lots of new faces.
With the recent supply shortages in Cairns, we have seen lots of new families ordering from the Tuckshop, so we thought it would be a good idea to let you all know how it works!
Tuckshop can be ordered in 2 ways:
1. Ordering online is quick and easy with the Flexischools app:
If you have not used it before, it is simple to download to your phone with this QR code.
You can log on at any time and order in advance, but same day orders must be placed by 08:30am.
- You can also order in person at the Tuckshop (located opposite the library) with cash and EFTPOS available. Open from 8am every school day.
Same day orders close at 9am.
So, how does Tuckshop work for your children?
For Prep students, everything is taken care of and delivered to the classrooms at first and second lunch. We do this for at least the first half of the year until our Preppies are more confident and comfortable with their new surroundings.
In Grades 1 - 6:
- Hot food, sandwiches and drinks ordered for lunch are delivered daily to classrooms at 11:05am.
- All snack items ordered for lunch are to be collected from the tuckshop after the play bell (11:15am) or at second lunch.
- Students need to bring their lunch bag to the tuckshop to collect their pre-ordered snacks, example below:
- Please remind them not to throw their bag away.
- All afternoon tea orders are collected from the tuckshop.
- Students are also welcome to purchase snacks at lunch and afternoon tea if preferred. (All hot food must be pre-ordered)
Cancellations: If your child is unable to attend school, your order can be cancelled in Flexischools until 8am. After this time, please call the Primary Campus as early as possible on 07 4039 9222 and ask to be put through to the Tuckshop.
The tuckshop is open every day from 8am – 3pm. If there is anything we can help with, please feel free to call in and say hi.
OSHC
STEM Challenge Week 2
In Week 2 of the STEM Boat Challenge, students will build their boats based on last week’s designs. They’ll use materials like cardboard, foil, and straws to create functional boats, testing buoyancy during construction. Collaboration and problem-solving are key as they encounter challenges and adjust designs. After mini-test trials, students will reflect on their progress and improve their boats. This week, they focus on applying design principles and teamwork while troubleshooting issues. Next week, students will race their boats, refining their creations based on the tests and working together to enhance performance for the upcoming competition.
A Heartfelt Thank You for Your Support from the Shop.
As we wrap up the busy back-to-school period, we wanted to take a moment to extend our sincere thanks to all of our wonderful customers for your continued support and orders. Your feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are thrilled that our new sublimated polo shirts and ADP shirts have been such a hit!
It's been fantastic to see so many of you embracing these fresh designs, and we’re excited to continue providing high-quality products for all your school needs.
Just a friendly reminder that our shop is open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 11am, and we’re here to help with any of your orders. We kindly ask that all orders be placed via our website at www.rscpandc.com.au. Please note that we are unable to accept cash in-store.
Thank you once again for your support! We look forward to serving you again soon.
With sincere thanks,
P & C Association Executive Committee