Jackson School Newsletter

Principal's Message

Anthony Jackson (Principal)

Jackson School is a collaborative learning community for all. We aim to develop independence through safety, respect and responsibility. We aspire to offer authentic, quality educational experiences that develop futures, create opportunities and inspire student potential; enabling our students to be valued and contributing members of the wider community. We share and celebrate our successes and achievements.   

The Issue Highlights

Dear Families,

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It is a time to celebrate that Australia is one of the most successful multicultural societies in the world. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. It makes Australia a great place to live.

 

Building on over 65,000 years of First Nations cultures, Australia has become home to migrants from nearly 300 different ancestries. Australia’s immigration history has helped build our modern nation. An integrated multicultural Australia is an integral part of our national identity. All people who migrate to Australia bring with them some of their own cultural and religious traditions. They also take on many new traditions. Collectively, these traditions have enriched our nation.

 

There are some fascinating statistics about Australia's diversity that can be good conversation-starters:

  • More than half (51.5%) of Australian residents were born overseas or have at least one parent who was.
  • Since 1945, more than 7.6 million people have migrated to Australia.
  • Nearly every single country from around the world was represented in Australia's population in 2020.
  • More than 150 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages are spoken in Australia.
  • We identify with over 300 ancestries.

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Multiculturalism and diversity is also a core part of our school community. Our school is home to people who speak over 52 languages and our staff, students and their families have over 30 different countries of birth. 25% of students speak another language other than English at home. It's also a place where anyone can contribute and belong. 

 

Below is a map and the flags of the diversity of our students family backgrounds. *If the flag of your family background is not represented here, please contact the office to update your family details.

 

Apologies we had to postpone our annual Fun Run today as part of our Harmony Week celebrations. We hope to hold this before the end of the term. 

Jackson Student Leadership Team (JSLT) 2025

 

This week we also appointed our 2025 Jackson Student Leadership Team (JSLT). Over the last couple of weeks, our students have applied and sat an interview for student leader positions. I would like to congratulate all of our successful student leaders, particularly our new school captains.

 

School Captain: Ashton F

School Vice-Captains: Makela K

 

Primary Captain: Riley S

Primary Vice-Captain: Jovanni M

 

Student Leaders: 

Our captains and student leaders play an important role in providing feedback to myself and the leadership team as well as representing the Jackson School at events and greeting important visitors to the school. Thank you to our outgoing captains and student leaders for their input and leadership in 2024. 

New School Council

 

This Tuesday we had our Public Reporting Meeting of School Council. We also welcomed our new parent members Daniel Borg and Venkatesh Manni Ramachandran. They both bring a range of experience to help in governing our school. School Councils comprise of parents/carers, the principal, staff, community members and secondary students. Congratulations to our new and returning office bearers: Rod Tobin (President), Ian Brittle (Vice-President), Joe Lawrence (Treasurer), Jo Garofalo (Secretary). The members of the Jackson School Council are:

  • President: Rod Tobin (Parent Member)

  • Vice-President: Ian Brittle (Returning Parent Member)

  • Treasurer: Joseph Lawrence (Community Member)

  • Secretary: Jo Garofallo (DE Staff)

  • Executive Officer: Anthony Jackson (Principal)

  • Returning Parent Members: Alisha Spargo, Loretta Sultana

  • New Parent Members: Daniel Borg, Venkatesh Manni Ramachandran

  • Returning Staff Member: Matthew Gravatt (Business & Operations Manager)

  • Student Member: Ashton F (School Captain)

  • School Vice-Captain: Makela K (School Vice-Captain)

I hope you have a lovely weekend.

 

Anthony