Principal's Report

Jells Park Primary School

Principal:                        Kevin Oakey

                                          Kevin.Oakey@education.vic.gov.au

Principal &

Assistant Principal:    Kellie Stewart

                                         Kellie.Stewart@education.vic.gov.au

Assistant Principal:     Scott Zachariassen

                                          Scott.Zachariassen@education.vic.gov.au

Departing Families

Can I ask any families that know they will be leaving Jells Park PS (except Level 6) to contact the office and let us know ASAP. We understand that there is movement every year and we also have a number of enquiries from families wanting to come to Jells Park, so early notification helps us plan.

Parent Contributions

Thank you to those families that have already made contributions for the 2027 school year. These go a long way toward allowing the school to offer our enriching and extended programs and resources to support the growth and education of your child.

We understand that some families can contribute, some only partially and some can’t at all - every bit helps and is much appreciated.

Whole School Photo

The last whole school photo was done in 2019, just before our current Level 6's started at Jells Park PS. So before they leave, we need to do another one.

The whole school photo is scheduled for Tuesday 24 November at about 9.30am.

Please ensure that your child is at school at this time - we would hate for them to miss out on this historic photo.

25 Years at Phillip Island Resort Camp

It was an amazing opportunity for reflection when I went with the Level 4's to Phillip Island Camp a few weeks ago. We were presented with a beautiful Banksia plant as a thank you for 25 years of school camps there. Jells Park were one of the original foundation schools when Phillip Island first opened, and we are still going there. We have planted the Banksia at the front of the school near the outdoor seating.

Kevin Oakey

Principal

2027 Class Placement Process

As we begin planning for our 2027 classes, considerable time and care will be invested in creating class groups that support the learning, wellbeing, and success of every student.

Next week, students will be asked to complete their Friendship Flower. This provides valuable information about the friendships that are important to them, and we carefully consider this when forming classes. We understand the importance of positive peer relationships, and every student will be placed with at least one friend from their Friendship Flower in their 2027 class.

Class placements are developed using a wide range of information to ensure balanced and successful learning environments. This includes consideration of factors such as gender balance, academic progress, learning needs, social groupings, and behaviour. Our goal is to create classes that provide the best opportunities for all students to thrive.

While we appreciate that families may have preferences regarding class placements, parent requests for specific teachers, classmates, or class groups will not be considered. Our teachers know students well and are highly experienced in creating balanced classes. Their professional knowledge and understanding of each child's individual needs play a critical role in determining the best placement for students.

We thank families for their support and trust in this process as we work together to ensure a positive and successful start to the 2027 school year.

Kinder to Foundation Transition

Our Kinder to Foundation transition program is off to a wonderful start, with 71 students currently enrolled for 2027. It has been fantastic to see our future Foundation students arriving at each session with smiles on their faces, eager to learn, explore and make new friends.

The transition sessions provide an important opportunity for children to become familiar with the school environment, meet staff and begin developing connections with their peers. We have been delighted by the enthusiasm, confidence and the positivity they have already shown.

It is exciting to watch our future 2027 Foundation students begin their educational journey, and we look forward to continuing to support them and their families as they prepare for a successful start to school next year.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Kellie Stewart

Assistant Principal