Principal Report

Dear families,

We recently held a celebratory school leaders assembly for grade 5 students moving into grade 6. 

In attendance were all our students and staff, as well as the parents and carers of those who had been selected by their peers and staff. We also welcomed local MP Bridgett Valance to share some wise words on leadership. 

Before the captains had been chosen, I had the pleasure to listen to the speeches that students shared about why they should be considered. The strength and depth of their reasoning was strong throughout, and it was a tough decision on who should be our new school leaders. 

We know that not everyone can have a badge in grade 6, but everyone can step up and show leadership in some way as they move into year 6 and beyond. 

I am proud to share the new school captains with the community. I wish each and every one of the best as they move into grade 6.

The new School Captains  for 2026 are:

School Captain 

Yasmine Wallace

Tahli Kilner

Vice Captain

Maddison Wright

Eli Turnbull

Bradman House Captain

Evelyn Reitman

Freeman House Captain

Jamison Black

Rafter House Captain

Jonathan Beever

Thorpe House Captain

Matilda Khoo

Arts Captain

Sienna Marshall

Cole Lethborg

Library Captain

Lilly Taylor

Lucy Weinert

Science Captain

Chloe Barras

Ella Malcher

Design Tech

Harper Welten

Benjamin Sakareassen

Congratulations to them all! They will be attending a leadership workshop on Wednesday 3rd December. 

I would also like to ackowledge the fantastic leadership characteristics that Harper Scott and Tyson Sier have shown as the 2025 School Captains, and Kyra Ashley and Kade Holliday as our Vice Captains. Thank you.

It is a team effort and I would also like to share my thanks and ackowledge Annabelle Grasby (Art Captain),  Jacob Beasley-Brown (Technology Captain), Abbie McLaren (Library Captain), Addison Rodier (Science Captain), Skyla Huggers (Bradman Captain), Zara Smith (Freeman Captain), Daniel Latu (Rafter Captain), and Neveah Tcharkhedian (Thorpe Captain). I wish them all well on their leadership journey. 

A big few weeks are ahead with Carols and Art show tomorrow. Thank you to the students for creating their art and allowing us to show this you. Thank you to Miss Chambers, Mrs Morrrisey and Mrs Oakley for their inspiring art lessons. Thank you to P&F for organsing the food, mystery bags and raffle. Thank you to Mrs Murcott for organsing the evening as well as the teachers for their support with learning the carols. A thank you to Matt as well from Noisecraft for helping level up our sounds on the evening. More information will follow as we continue to monitor and adapt to the weather. 

Next week we have transition on Tuesday 9th December. I would like to wish the grade 6 students all the best at their new schools. We welcome 68 prep students for their first half day school. We will be following transtion in the afternoon with a chance for you to Webex call your new teachers. This will allow for you to expand on the survey from earlier this term. Details will be shared on Friuday 5th December for class lists, teachers and how to book a spot. 

Throughout week 10 we will also have Activities through incursions and excursions. Thank you in advance to all staff, I know these events can be both fun and tiring.

Wednesday 10th is Curriculum Day. Staff will be unpacking the new reading approach from the Department of Education. There are no students here on Wednesday.

Then finally, the last week we can really start to enjoy that Christmas feeling.....expect lost of Christmas craft to come home. 

Best,

Craig