Principal's News

Welcome to the beginning of Week Eight. As we are almost half way through the year (scary I know!) it's a good time to have a few gentle reminders of different things:

1.Staff and students have noticed the increase in rough behaviour from students both in the yard and in class. It has been mentioned a number of times at assemblies and in class discussions about the importance of being safe and keeping our hands/feet etc to ourselves. If inappropriate behaviour continues, students will spend time with teachers (possibly off the yard) while they learn the consequences of their actions.

2. Staff have noticed some parents/carers having difficulty getting their children to leave school at the end of the day. We love that our students love being at school and playing with their friends however to support parents we have asked (told) all children who get picked up after school to ensure they check in with parents/carers at the end of the day. Students who walk or ride home need to leave the grounds after the bell as they are not supervised during that time.

3. PSG's (Parent Support Group) meetings are held each term for various students on personalised learning plans. Staff value these meetings as a time to discuss in depth the child's present and future goals for their learning. Parents also need to value these meetings. It is difficult, time consuming and expensive to coordinate these days to ensure everyone is scheduled for their meeting. Dates and times are given out well in advance to the day of the meeting - please check that you can make the time of your meeting or make arrangements before the day to reschedule.

4. There is a Pupil Free Day this Friday as staff work on curriculum planning for 2024/2025. The first day of Term Three (Monday 15th July) will also be a Pupil Free Day to replace the one earlier this term that we missed. That day will be for staff to ensure all documents are ready for our VRQA (registration review/audit) which will be on Thursday 18th July.

5. Money raised from our Mother's Day activities.

Mother's Day stall (all goods donated) - $410

Raffle - returned family tickets $270

Raffle - tickets sold at IGA $1470

A huge thank you to everyone who was able to donate 1 or 2 hours of their time to sell tickets at IGA. As you can see this was well worth the effort. As more families join our community through student enrolments the fundraising should get easier. A big thank you to the Nguyen families who donated money and slices towards Mother's Day afternoon tea.

A report from P and F will be in our next newsletter outlining ideas for the rest of the year - stay tuned...ther are some great ideas!

From liturgies to cooking and selling cupcakes, an excursion for two of our FIRE carrier students, an out of uniform day to raise funds for indigenous students and an afternoon of provocations and learning ensured all our students acknowledged and understood the importance of Reconciliation Week.

This week (Thursday) we farewell our amazing Ebony as she embarks on maternity leave. We wish her, Justin and Maggie all the very best as they get ready for their new addition to their family. 

Side note as I write this our poor Bridgette is STILL pregnant - hopefully a baby any day now!!

Australian Early Development Census (AEDC):

Our school will take part in the AEDC between May and July this year. The AEDC is a national census conducted every three years by the Australian Government, in partnership with state and territory governments. It measures how children have developed by the time they start their first year of full-time school.

The AEDC is voluntary and does not measure how well children are doing at school or how their school compares to others. Instead, it shows how children are growing and progressing in five key areas, highlighting what is being done well and what can be improved. AEDC data is used by schools, early childhood organisations, researchers, and governments to plan and improve services and supports for children and families. This is why it is important for all children in their first year of school to be included in the AEDC.

Have a wonderful week everyone.

Take care and stay safe,

Maree