Principal's News by Tracy Egan

Farewell Dallas

This week we mourn the passing of Dallas Leon who was a much-loved member of 4E. Dallas passed away earlier this week after a brief illness.

Dallas has been at Mango Hill SS since Prep and has a brother Boston in 3L. Dallas loved to have a joke and always had a big smile on his face. He loved learning and school and he particularly enjoyed drawing with his friends and playing Pokémon. Dallas enjoyed watching the State of Origin and was an avid Queensland fan. He loved showing photos of his dog and sharing stories.

Dallas is the much-loved son of Anthony and Jordan and a fabulous big brother to Boston. He absolutely loved his family. He enjoyed family holidays and a highlight was his family holiday to New Zealand last year. He loved sharing photos of this experience with his teacher Ms Krosman.

This morning the Year 4 classes talked about Dallas and what they loved about him and it is remarkable what an impact he has had on so many friends. Dallas was a much-loved son, a doting big brother and a friend to all. On behalf of our school community, I extend our love, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Dallas. He will always be remembered.

 National Road Safety Week

This week we have been focused on supporting students to learn safe travel to and from school. I encourage you to take a few minutes to watch our school’s safe travel options so you can ensure you are part of the solution and support your child to make safe travel choices.

Parent video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6hnnnMi3Zc

Student video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52g-b2ucnDI

May I please ask that you also show consideration of our neighbours and follow rules in the surrounding streets and carpark. Could you please take note of the following points.

• Avoid queuing at the back of the school before 2.45pm as it causes congestion for local residents.
• Follow the directions of staff and the Look Out zone. Keep moving forward and do the loop if your child is not there.
• Time your run! If your child is in year 3-6 they don’t get dismissed until 2.45pm and then have to make their way to your pick up point so aim to meet them around 2.55-3pm.
• Park with consideration – avoid disabled parks unless you have a permit, leave the bus lane for buses and do not park in people’s driveways.
• Keep an eye on the zebra crossings. Children can be unpredictable so slow down and be ready to stop!

I know most parents do the right thing however we have a small number who need a gentle reminder to be more considerate for others. Is it worth risking a child’s life to save 10 minutes?.

WE ARE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 19 MAY 2023

Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking!

Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine.

You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by. Walking with them the whole way to school. If they get the bus, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop. If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way.

Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic.

Remember, active kids are healthy kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 19 May or be a part of the Team Mango Walk!

JOIN US!

The Team Mango Walk will involve a range of staff, students and parents, walking to school together from the locations marked on the map below. Our walking groups will leave at staggered times are as follows.

• Group 1 @ 7.50am
• Group 2 @ 8.05am

Keep an eye out for staff in the Team Mango vests who will be leading the walk! We look forward to a wonderful morning (weather permitting)!

Free Dress Day for Koalas

Our Student Council have a free dress day tomorrow (Thursday)! Students can wear an animal print and bring a gold coin. All money raised will be donated by the Student Council to Save the Koalas!