Pastoral Wellbeing

Attendance

As Term 2 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the fantastic attendance across our school community. Regular attendance makes a big difference to learning, wellbeing, and classroom connection - and we’re grateful to all our families for the role you play in supporting this.

📊 Attendance Highlights

Across the school, the average attendance for Term 2 was 91.47%, a steady improvement from Term 1. Almost every class saw growth in their average attendance, showing a positive trend in student engagement and consistency. Some of the most notable improvements came from classes where structures, routines, and a strong sense of belonging have really supported students to come to school regularly.

Congratulations to the following classes for achieving strong attendance averages this term:

Prep HE, 1JW, 2LP, and 3JW – all with averages above 94%
Many other classes showed excellent growth, with gains of more than 3% from Term 1

🌟 100% Attendance – Term 2

A huge shoutout to the students who attended every single day of Term 2! This is a wonderful achievement that reflects resilience, routine, and commitment. Congratulations to:

Paisley Hopkin (0AC), Naeun Kim (0AC), Max Kennedy (0HE), Hendrix Neate (0HE), Sullivan Nebauer (0HE), Leo Crameri (1JW), Caroline O'Callaghan (1JW), Alexander Spinelli (1JW), Chelsea Malavisi (2AP), Darcy Mee (2AP), Jakobe Jenkins (2LP), Eva Reilly (3JS), Bonnie Wylie (3JS), Ollie Ender (3JW), Louis Hartley (3JW), Jamison Higgins (3JW), Aubrey Higgins (3JW), Jemima Keane (3JW), Nidhi Nimal (4GF), Pearl Patton (4GF), Riaan Desai (4MW), Henry Howitt (4MW), William McSweeney (5EM), Josiah Patton (5EM), George Kornmann (5GW), and Milla Reilly (6SH).

🏅 100% Attendance – All Year (Term 1 & 2)

An extra special congratulations to those students who have achieved perfect attendance for the entire year so far. These students have not missed a single day in both Term 1 and Term 2—an incredible accomplishment!

Sullivan Nebauer (0HE), Caroline O'Callaghan (1JW), Jakobe Jenkins (2LP), Eva Reilly (3JS), Louis Hartley (3JW), Aubrey Higgins (3JW), Nidhi Nimal (4GF), Riaan Desai (4MW), Henry Howitt (4MW), and George Kornmann (5GW).

We are so proud of you!

🛏️ Holiday Tips for Families

The school holidays are a great time to rest and recharge—but keeping some structure in place can make the return to school much smoother:

Try to keep bedtimes and wake-up times consistent, especially in the second week
Keep up daily routines, such as reading, shared meals, and outdoor play
If your child is feeling anxious about Term 3, talk about what’s coming up and remind them of the familiar faces and fun routines they’ll return to

We look forward to welcoming all our students back refreshed and ready for Term 3. Thanks again for your support in making school attendance a priority!

Seeking Assistance?

If your family is finding it difficult to get to school regularly, please know that we are here to help. You’re encouraged to speak with your child’s classroom teacher or reach out to our Wellbeing Team – Mrs. Antonowicz, Mrs. McSweeney or Mr. Podosky – for support.

We can assist in a variety of ways, including:

Creating a positive morning routine to reduce stress before school
Helping your child feel safe and connected at school
Offering support for separation anxiety or school-based worries
Adjusting your child’s transition into the classroom
Working with families to make a plan that suits your situation

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re here to work with you and your child every step of the way.

If you know that your child won’t be attending school, please contact the office and let them know that your child will be away!

PBIS Focus This Week: Leave No Trace

This week, our Positive Behaviour Blitz at school is all about “Leave No Trace.” We are learning the importance of being respectful, responsible, and safe in how we treat our belongings in the classroom and on the yard.

Leave No Trace means showing care for our environment, shared spaces, and each other by making sure we don’t leave mess, damage, or harm behind. It reminds us to respect the places we learn and play in and leave them as we found them - or even better.

This connects to our school values:

Respectful – We treat all spaces with care. Example: We walk around plants and artworks instead of stepping on or over them.

Safe – We keep areas clean and clear so everyone can use them safely. Example: We put away sports equipment and pick up rubbish so others don’t trip or slip.

Responsible – We take ownership of our own mess and help others do the same. Example: We tidy our workspace, push in our chairs, and pack up shared materials even if we didn’t use them.

By living these values, we show that we care for our school, our environment, and our community.

How You Can Support at Home:

You can help reinforce these important messages at home by:

Encouraging your child to clean up after themselves (e.g., packing away toys, clearing their plate)
Talking about the importance of leaving shared spaces tidy for others
Practising how to care for the environment (e.g., putting rubbish in the bin, recycling properly)
Praising efforts to be responsible for personal belongings and shared items

When families and schools work together, we build consistent habits that help children thrive socially, emotionally—and as caretakers of their world.

As part of our school-wide PBIS (Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports) focus, we’re helping students learn and practise what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe not only with others, but also with the spaces and environment they use every day. With your support, we can help children build lifelong habits that reflect pride in themselves and their surroundings.