Its hard to believe that we are in the last week of term.  It has flown by.  We have still had such a busy term.

 Department Compliance Review

In February Alkimos PS was selected for a School Compliance Review as part of the Department’s School Compliance Program.  The objective of this review is to ensure the effectiveness of the school's financial and administrative systems and to confirm adherence to policies and legal obligations.  This looks at the following areas.

• Receipting and Banking.
• Purchasing and Payments.
• Governance and Accountability.
• Asset Management, and
• Human Resources.

This was undertaken last week, and although it can be daunting to have another department member going through every single item of our work, I am please to say, we were given an excellent result.

  ‘Key management personnel within the school displayed an excellent attitude toward compliance and this is reflected in the excellent result for the school.  The overall conclusion of this compliance assessment is that Alkimos Primary is well run and generally compliant with Department policy, local laws, and regulations.’

Brekkie Club

Last Thursday, was our final brekkie club for this term.  Thank you to the P & C and families supplying the students with hot cross buns, pancakes, fruit toast and pikelets.  There were lots of happy faces.  Brekkie club will resume next term week 2 in the art room.

Parking

We have had a few concerned parents contact us in the office regarding parents/carers not observing the highway code in relation to parking on verges, this happens particularly at the back of the school.  This makes it very unsafe for families and students when navigating their way around that area. Likewise, dropping students in the staff parking area in the morning is unsafe for our students and families walking through.

The ranger has again been notified and will be issuing fines where vehicles are not observing traffic rules. 

Lastly, I wish you all a relaxing break with your families, enjoy the good weather and your special time together these easter celebrations.