"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller

As we embark on another couple of weeks at our school, I am reminded of the power of collaboration and unity within our community. Together, we have achieved incredible milestones and overcome challenges, demonstrating the strength of our collective effort.

Student Support Group Meetings

I want to take this opportunity to highlight the importance of our upcoming Student Support Group (SSG) meetings. These meetings provide a valuable platform for us to come together and set goals for your child's Individualised Education Plan (IEP). Your input and insights are invaluable in shaping the path forward for your child's education and well-being. Please remember to share your thoughts and aspirations for your child during these meetings.

Staffing

We continue to work on our recruitment challenges through many different angles and initiatives. I would like to bid farewell to our Art teacher, Martyn Dryesdale. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. At the same time, I extend a warm welcome to Samantha , our new full-time Office Receptionist and Admin Assistant. We are thrilled to have Sam join our team and look forward to the contributions she will make to our school.

Student Representative Council (SRC)

I wanted to share some exciting news with you all regarding our school's leadership positions. We have recently appointed our School Captain and Vice-Captain for this academic year.

I am thrilled to announce that Elly Khan has been selected as our School Captain, and Danny Oskar will be serving as our Vice Captain. Both students have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and have shown a strong commitment to our school community.

In their roles, they will be responsible for representing the student body and fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all students. Their dedication and passion for our school community make them excellent choices for these leadership positions.

I would also like to take this opportunity to announce our 2024 House Captains. The House Captain are:

Dion Lyras as the House Captain of Ngawan – Yellow

Adriana Koffa as the House Captain of Darrang – Green

Bradley Webster-Cox as the House Captain of- Biik - Red

Bianca Aparo as the House Captain of Galada - Blue

Being a House Captain is an important responsibility, and I have no doubt that our house captains will excel in their roles. They will be instrumental in fostering a sense of unity, promoting healthy competition, and leading their respective houses to great achievements.

On Friday we also held our students’ held elections for the School Representative Council (SRC), and I'm thrilled to announce the newly elected members.

Please join me in congratulating Jessie Zheng, Bianca Aparo, Danny Oskar, Elly Kahn, Dion Lyras, Liza Rezaie, Bradley Webster-Cox and Adriana Koffa on being elected by their peers to represent the student body on the SRC. It's a fantastic achievement, and I'm confident they'll do an amazing job in their roles.

As SRC members, they will be the voice of our students, working together with staff and fellow students to address concerns, plan events, and make positive changes in our school community. Their commitment and dedication to serving their peers is truly commendable.

We all look forward to all the wonderful work you will do for our school community. We will be holding a leadership ceremony soon to acknowledge and celebrate.

School Review

I would like to acknowledge the ongoing school review process, which, although not yet completed, has been incredibly positive and fruitful. The insights gained from this review have already resulted in several positive outcomes for our school community. I extend my sincere gratitude to all the parents who participated in the parent focus groups and took the time to complete the surveys. Your valuable input has been instrumental in shaping the direction of our school's improvement efforts, and I look forward to sharing further updates as we progress through this journey together.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas. Your feedback is essential in ensuring that we continue to provide the best possible education and support for our students.

Warm regards,

Lindy

Group 24