Leadership Report

Dear Saltwater Families,

Welcome to week ten. We thank you for a great first term of the 2026 school year. As the ending of Term One is here, we have much to celebrate and be thankful for. Congratulations to our students who have shown independence, growth and kindness. Thank you to our staff, who have continued to provide engaging learning opportunities in addition to our core learning programs. 

We have had a fulfilling term with many extracurricular events such as: NAPLAN, English and Maths online assessments for Prep, Sports Days, Divisional Swimming Championships, the election process for our Class captains, JSC Junior School Council and SRC Secondary Representative Council, School Council Elections, Student Support Group meetings, Harmony day, Beach Program, parent teacher Meet and Greet meetings for our families and much much more. We appreciate everyone's assistance in supporting all students at our school and for staying connected and engaged.

A special mention must go to our 'littlest' Saltwater College students, our Prep students, who have made it through their first term of schooling. Every day, they continue to bring joy to our school community. 

Term Two - Monday 20 April 2025

Term Two begins on Monday 20 April at 8:30am, with continuous entry starting at 8:20am for Primary students; and 8.50am continuous entry for a 9.00am start in the secondary school.

There is no Anzac Day public holiday as this day falls on a Saturday on this year. 

Term Two is a ten week term and concludes on Friday 26 June at 2.30pm.

NAPLAN Completed

Our Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 students deserve a huge congratulations for completing their NAPLAN assessments during this term. Our students gave their best effort, and we are incredibly proud of them! They have shown resilience, kept positive mindsets and applied their knowledge and skills as best they can. These assessments are a vital source of information for the school's learning programs, even though they represent just a tiny part of the overall picture. It is our ongoing mission to make sure that each student is valued for their unique set of skills and differences that they possess. We look forward to sharing the results with our families when they arrive, later in the year.

We want to thank the entire support team involved in the organisation of NAPLAN, including teaching staff, leaders, support staff, and our IT team. They worked hard behind the scenes in preparation for the NAPLAN assessments to ensure the process was seamless so that our students had the best opportunity to perform. 

Harmony Day at Saltwater

We extend a huge thank you to our community for a successful Harmony Day celebration. Our Harmony Day event helped us to celebrate everyone’s uniqueness and cultural diversity. Our students came to school in cultural outfits or dressed in orange, to remind us of our shared humanity. This day helped us understand that despite our differences, we are stronger. Students shared stories, showcased their outfits and celebrated together, embodying the spirit of harmony that lies at the heart of this celebration. We thank our families for their gold coin donations, which will go towards the further enhancement of our school library. 

Please check our Facebook page for more photos of Harmony Day.

 School Council Update

Thank you to the families who voted in our 2026 School Council Election. Ballots were due back on Friday, 13th March. All votes were counted and in no order, the parent members below were successful in obtaining a position on Saltwater College’s School Council:

• Sanjeev Gill

• Carla Marie Raukere

• Lina Perez

• Hafiz Sheik Ahmed

Congratulations to elected members! We look forward to working with you. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who nominated themselves, we appreciate your commitment to our school community and encourage you to consider nominating again in future elections.

The role of the School Council is to:

• Assist in the efficient governance of the school

• Ensure that decisions affecting students are made in their best interest

• Enhance educational opportunities for all students

• Ensure compliance with regulations, ministerial orders, and policies under the School Governance Act

We look forward to working with our school councillors throughout the year, to facilitate the goals of the school.

Premier’s Reading Challenge: A Term 2 Reading Push

As we head into Term 2, we are excited to encourage students to participate in the Premier’s Reading Challenge! Reading regularly is a fantastic way to build literacy skills, spark imagination, and develop a lifelong love of books.

We encourage families to consider joining the Point Cook Library to support this initiative. A library membership gives children access to a wide range of books suited to all ages and interests, helping them meet their reading goals for the challenge. Plus, visiting the library can be a fun and engaging family activity!

Let’s work together to foster a strong reading culture at home and in our school community. Happy reading! 📚✨

Industrial Action

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to our parent community for your support and understanding during last week’s industrial action. We appreciate the flexibility you showed as our school remained open with limited staff and student attendance. Your cooperation helped us manage the day smoothly and allowed us to continue supporting the students who were on-site.

End of Term Break

We wish you all a safe and happy end-of-term break. For our families celebrating Easter or any other celebration, we wish you all a joyous and meaningful celebration. May this time be filled with cherished memories with your loved ones!

We look forward to seeing you next term on Monday 20 April.

Thank you, 

On behalf of the Leadership Team.