As we are nearing the end of my first term at Pia, I have started to reflect on all the amazing things we have done this term. For such a quiet little community we have definitely been busy. Lets recap on a few of the events we have had so far. 

 Week 1 - It started off with a visit from Bardiyarra language centre.

Week 2 - A CSIRO visit to Boolardy and them doing some science workshops with us, and Community cooking.

Week 3 - We went seed collecting for bush tucker plants at Boolardy and Wooleen Stations. 

Week 4 - We celebrated Outdoor Classrooms Week and Community cooking.

Week 5 - Was a normal week.

Week 6 - Community Cooking and Assembly with sausage sizzle. We welcomed Bradley Barbuto as the gardener as well as working in the classroom. Bradley is joined by his family Lulu, Brendan, Dominic and Bronte.

Week 7 - Was the Cultural Camp.

Week 8 - The TLG stayed the week, and Community cooking.

Week 9 - We had our Rewards Day at Mullewa Swimming Pool

Week 10 [this week] - We have a huge Community cook up for Maddison's Graduation and the Pia School Awards Night on Tuesday the 17 Dec.

 I have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our busy schedule and look forward to the new year.

 I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Julie Ryan for being nominated for the Midwest Excellence in Education Awards. She is such a dedicated person and it is with great appreciation and respect that I nominated her for this years award. Thank you Julie for all your hard work in our school.

 Her nomination reads:

Pia Wadjarri Remote Community School

Julie Ryan

AIEO and Education Assistant

Julie is an exceptional role model who

shows steadfast commitment, giving

above and beyond her expected role. 

She works tirelessly, demonstrating 

culture and assisting in Early Childhood.

As we draw to a close for this year I would like to wish each and every person a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Please be careful on the roads and around the community over the Christmas break, and I hope you have a holiday filled with lots of love, fun and laughter.

 Just a few reminders for the commencement of next year. 

27 January - Principal starts [I will be back at the wheel].

30 January - Teachers, EA's and AEIO's start for Professional learning and orientation for the new year. * There will be a lot of changes happening so you need to be here!

3 February - Students start.

Fiona Tamminga