Mountain Creek State School

Dear Staff Members, Parents and Caregivers,

What a beautiful morning we had for our "Walk to School day". It was a huge success.

Thank you to all the teachers, parents and students who participated and to Amanda Brewer (our Walk to School Co-ordinator). Anita Lindley and Tanya Riggall from our tuckshop also did an awesome job in feeding the hungry crowd with lots of healthy breakfast items from the tuckshop.

Eager students arrived at each of the 3 locations ready to do the walk with friends and classmates. It was "every man and his dog" at the tennis court meeting place, as "Edge" the dog had his morning exercise as well.

The feedback was so positive that we are considering doing this a number of times throughout the year. More on this in a future newsletter.

Here is some of the feedback from our students in Mrs Staatz’s class (3S):

Walking to School . . .

• We didn’t see many cars
• We talked to new people
• Got to see lots of friends
• Felt the breeze on my face
• Saw lots of beautiful gardens
• Mums, dads and families were walking together
• Saw lots of dogs
• Felt good from the exercise (fitness)
• Passed the ball as we walked
• Helped people to carry things – like musical instruments
• Liked walking a different way than normal
• Walked with and talked to our friends
• It was a happy time (lots of smiling )
• Got to know a different path to take to school.

Year 6’s had a great time at camp this week thanks to our hard working teachers and parent helpers. Thank you so much for your understanding, cooperation and support around last Tuesday, the Queensland Teacher’s Union strike day. Don’t forget the Sports Days next week. I hope you can come for a while and join us.

Kind Regards,

Glenn