By Abbey Cannan
The student council at Tewantin State School decided to end the term in a colourful splash of positivity to wish the entire community a safe and happy holidays.
On Friday 26 June, each year level was asked to dress in a different bright colour, with the whole school forming a rainbow on the main oval to represent the ‘rainbow after the storm’.
Students and teachers were excited to close out the term with all students back at school after a tumultuous start to the year and Term 2 in particular.
Principal Rob Jennings said, “It has definitely been one of the strangest times in my career, but I am so proud of our entire school community for the way they pulled together to support students and families whilst learning at home.
“Our staff successfully implemented and worked with brand new technologies whilst supporting students at home and at school.
“We wanted to celebrate the successes now that we’re all back at school.”
Student leaders Aidan and Heidi, said that for them the day represented “happiness at being back at school with our friends.”
“Sometimes learning from home was difficult and frustrating, and could be lonely too,” they said.
“Learning back in the classroom has been fun and it’s been nice to feel normal again.”
The school is looking forward to Term 3 and with more restrictions being lifted are excited to start their Prep 2021 Transition program, commencing with an Introduction to Prep morning on Wednesday 22 July.
Prep 2021 enrolments are now open and school tours re-commence on Tuesday 14 July.
