Acting Principal's
News Flash
Jacana School for Autism
Dan Moloney
Dan Moloney
Hi everybody,
The end of Term 2 has arrived. The wider staff join me in wishing our school community a safe and restful 2-week break. We look forward to seeing our students return in Term 3 on Monday, 13th July.
Early Finish Today
Being that today is our last day of Term 2, our students will finish school at 2pm. Please take note.
Semester 1 Reports
Term 2 has been a very busy time for our community. After establishing your child's Semester 1 IEP, our teachers have been working tirelessly to make sure that each child demonstrates progress in their learning. Our students' Semester 1 Report progress can reflect the acheivement of key milestones not only in their learning, but critical life skills in communication, regulation and personal care; all critical achievement for our students in enhancing their voice and agency as contributors across our school community.
Award of SWPBS Excellence
This term, we were recognised for our excellence in implementing our Tier 1 and Tier 2 Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support program when presented with the 'Platinum' Award at the recent Hume Merribek Principal Network Meeting. We are 1 of only 4 schools in Hume Merribek to ever receive this award AND the only specialist school in the network. Certainly, a proud moment for our community.
School Policy Updates
In our recent School Council Meeting, we revised the following Mealtime Assistance Policy.
Please feel free to view this and all other JSA policies are accessible via the 'Policies' tab on our JSA Website.
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School Council Vacancies
As you can see in the table below, we do have 3 School Council vacancies.
Our School Councillors are keen to invite parents and/or family members to self-nominate.
Please do not hesitate to enquire with Julie, Marisa or Kay at our admin office to do so.
| MEMBER | POSITION |
| Daniel Moloney | Executive Officer (Acting Principal) daniel.moloney@education.vic.gov.au |
| Chris Ernst | School Council President |
| Ellen Paterson | DE Representative |
| Mary Boutros | DE Representative |
| Andrew McDonough | Parent Representative |
| Paul Malavisi | Parent Representative |
| VACANCY | Parent Representative |
| CASUAL VACANCY from March 2026 to March 2027 | Parent Representative |
| VACANCY | Parent Representative |
| Denise Clarke | Community Member Representative |
| VACANCY | Community Member Representative |
Communication with Staff Policy (Revised 12 December for 2026)
Jacana School for Autism understands the importance of providing helpful and timely responses to common enquiries from parents and carers. To ensure that members of our school community are directed to the most appropriate person to assist them, the information below outlines key contacts for common queries:
to report a student absence, please text the Student Absence Line on 0439 114 197
to report any urgent issues relating to a student on a particular day, please contact the general office on 9309 6258
to discuss a student’s academic progress, health or wellbeing, please contact your child’s classroom teacher/ sub school leader.
Primary Sub School Leader: Zoe Pirotta | zoe.pirotta2@education.vic.gov.au
- Middle Years Sub School Leader: Stefania Mantinioti | stefania.mantinioti@education.vic.gov.au
- Secondary Sub School Leader: Amelia Frantz | amelia.frantz@education.vic.gov.au
- Senior Secondary Sub School Leader: Sean Procko | sean.procko@education.vic.gov.au
For enquiries regarding camps and excursions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
to make a complaint, please contact the Acting Principal/Assistant Principals on
9309 6258.
Acting Principal:
Daniel Moloney | daniel.moloney@education.vic.gov.au
Assistant Principal [Inclusion and Wellbeing] :
Stephanie Torchia | stephanie.torchia@education.vic.gov.au
- Assistant Principal [Teaching and Learning]:
- Ellen Paterson | ellen.paterson@education.vic.gov.au
Please also refer to our Complaints Policy, available on the school website:
https://www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/policies/management/
to report a potential hazard or incident on the school site, please contact:
OHS Manager Nominee
Mary Boutros on 9309 6258 or mary.boutros@education.vic.gov.au
for parent payments, please contact the general office on 9309 6258
for all other enquiries, please contact our Office on 9309 6258
School staff will do their best to respond to general queries as soon as possible and ask that you allow us 2-3 working days to provide you with a detailed response. We will endeavour to respond to urgent matters within 24 hours where possible.
Unwell students
If your child is presenting with cold and flu like symptoms we kindly ask families to keep your child at home if they are experiencing symptoms.
Each morning when students are getting ready for school, I ask that you be mindful of how your child is presenting. If they/he/she is feeling/looking/acting unusual or is complaining of being unwell please take them to the doctor. Minimising the cross-infection will assist in reducing the risk of spreading bugs and viruses.
All student absences can be made through the dedicated student absence notification number. Text the student's name, room number and reason for absence.
Make sure you have the student absence notification number saved in your contacts:
Student Absence Line: 0439 114 197
Reminder: Our newsletter is published each fortnight and will provide you with important information about the school and events that may be of interest to you. I encourage you to read the newsletter that will be sent home via your home email, on the school's Facebook and Instagram Page, Seesaw or on the school's website.
JSA also has a Facebook and Instagram Page. Please like and follow our pages.
https://www.facebook.com/JacanaSchoolforAutism
https://www.instagram.com/jacana.school/
School Website