Acting Principal's
News Flash
Daniel Moloney - Acting Principal
Hi everybody,
As we enter the month of September in Week 8, we have noticed a little more sunshine amongst the rain. Therefore, our students have enjoyed a little more time outside.
Thank goodness for that!
Only a short few weeks until the Term 3 break is here. We think that the students are sensing it coming their way.
As a reminder, we are still seeking as many JSA Parents and CareGivers as possible to complete our 2026 Parent CareGiver Opinion Survey that opened this week. All family feedback is greatly needed and valued to help us better understand your perspectives, ultimately informing the education we deliver for your child.
Book Week - 2026
This year, our Book Week Parade and other activities to promote the love of reading were a big hit. Last Friday, our students and staff committed to celebrating Book Week in vibrant costume as their favourite book character.
It was a fun day for those in our community. Well done to Ellen and Literacy Curriculum Team for their preparations this year.
**Our Assistant Principal News Report will have more information for you on these matters.
Term 3 - Important Dates
Please do not forget:
- Thursday, 4th and Friday 5th Septebmer: JSA Father's Day Stall
- Monday, 14th September: Primary Sub School Performance
- Tuesday, 15th September: Middle Sub School Performance
- Wednesday, 16th September: Secondary Sub School Performance
- Thursday, 17th September: JSA Footy Day
School Policy Updates
Our next School Council meeting was held on Thursday, 10th September, 2026.
Please note that all existing policies are found on our JSA Website under the following Policy tabs:
Child Safety
Management
Occupational Health & Safety
Parent Payments
Teaching & Learning
We encourage the ongoing engagement of our families. Any feedback or discussions you may have can be forwarded to me directly.
| MEMBER | POSITION |
| Daniel Moloney | Executive Officer (Acting Principal) daniel.moloney@education.vic.gov.au |
| Radha Fayad | School Council President |
| Ellen Paterson | DE Representative |
| Mary Boutros | DE Representative |
| Andrew McDonaugh | Parent Representative |
| Paul Malavisi | Parent Representative |
| Amir Khan | Parent Representative |
| Chrisy Maglis | Parent Representative |
| Chris Ernst | Parent Representative |
| Denise Clarke | Community Member Representative |
| Deb Brereton | 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