Acting Principal's Report
Paul Hon
Assistant Principal - Jacob Johnson
School Council
School council met on Wednesday evening, school council meets each month with a membership of: Parents: Jayde Douglas (President), Becky Holland (Treasurer), Mirrisa Bamblett, Sarah Peake, Kylie Olsen
DET: Jacob Johnson, Tara Horkings, Deidre Nesbit, Principal.
School council received extensive reports in the areas of curriculum, wellbeing, SWPBs, School Council president and Acting Principal. The school’s confirmed budget for 2026 was approved and future excursions approved.
Council passed two policies: Anaphylaxis, which makes clear the processes and procedures to support students at risk, and a Dogs Connect Internal Agreement around the supervision and wellbeing of our beloved dogs, Bernie and Frankie.
Fundraising discussions took place prioritising the development of a school fitness track and purchasing more school sports tops for inter school competitions. Repairs to school heating were approved, much needed with winter about to start.
Reconciliation Week
Tuesday was National Sorry Day; on Thursday we celebrated reconciliation week with a smoking ceremony with Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School which was conducted by Uncle Rick Ronnan. On Friday we celebrated National Reconciliation Week with our community when our cultural leaders participated in the community Reconciliation Day walk.
The week is a chance for our community to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and achievements. This year’s theme – All In – invites us to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation.
Taking part in National Reconciliation Week supports schools to comply with Child Safe Standards 1. This requires schools to establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.
Social Media Promotions
Thank you and congratulations to the school’s social media team of Jacob, Bec, Tara and Megan on the ongoing social media promotion of Echuca Twin Rivers PS via its Facebook page. These posts have promoted the school to our community, acknowledged the great work that takes place at our school and recognises our wonderful staff team. Check them out.
Report Writing Day (Pupil Free Day)
Friday June 5th
A reminder to parents and carers that next Friday, June 5th is a school report writing day and will be a pupil free day. Families can enjoy an extra long weekend with Monday June 8th being the King’s birthday public holiday.
Paul Hon
Acting Principal
Echuca Twin Rivers Primary School
66 Wilkinson Drive, Echuca, 3564
PH: 5410 7700
E: paul.hon@education.vic.gov.au
W: www.echucatwinriversps.vic.edu.au