Welcome back to all our students, families, and staff for Term 4. It’s wonderful to see everyone refreshed and embracing the excitement of the final term of the year. 

Our students are busy starting preparations and learning moves for our end of year production “The Wizard of Oz”. Main roles have been auditioned and allocated, rehearsals have started, and classes are beginning to learn their parts for the production in their Arts lessons. We thank Mrs Owens for this great opportunity and look forward to seeing the finished product in early December. 

In a few weeks’ time, our Foundation to Year 3 students will take part in swimming lessons at the Berri pool. This is an important part of life in the Riverland with water always close to our lives. We encourage all families to support their children and encourage them to take part.  

As we head towards the end of the year, we continue to maintain a strong focus on learning and wellbeing. Please encourage your child to continue their efforts in all areas of their education and help them to finish the year well. Over the coming weeks we will be finalising staffing and class placements for 2026, and information about this will be shared with families once it is finalised. 

Today we celebrate World Teacher’s Day, an annual opportunity to honour the incredible dedication, hard work, and invaluable impact of educators everywhere. World Teacher’s Day recognizes the essential role teachers play in providing quality education, helping to shape future generations, not only in their minds, but also in their hearts. It's a chance for all of us—students, parents, and community members—to pause and express our profound gratitude to the committed professionals who inspire curiosity, champion potential, and nurture the foundational skills our children need to thrive. At OLOR we are blessed to have teachers who strive to do their best for their students every single day. I thanks them for all that they do and encourage families to also extend their thanks. 

As mentioned on Seesaw, we ask parents support the school in limiting things that students bring to school. Toys and other belongings can be a distraction at school, and the school supplies any fidget or regulation tools that students might need. Bag tags and other things attached to student bags have been taken in recent weeks. While we endeavour to monitor student movement, we are unable to watch all bags at all times, so encourage families to limit what students have in or on their bags, and to label what they do have, to ensure that we can return stolen items to their rightful owners. 

We also remind parents and caregivers to monitor their child's attendance and punctuality. Regular school attendance is crucial for academic success and personal development, as well as for maintaining and developing social connections.  

We look forward to a productive and enjoyable Term 4.  

Mr Michael Slagter
Principal