A message from the Principal

With less than two weeks to go in this school year, it is wonderful to reflect on such a busy year getting back on track and making up for the time lost and disruptions of 2020 and 2021.

In all aspects of school life, from learning in the classroom to student wellbeing and support to school events and community connections, we did a lot of catching up this year through the commitment and hard work of our staff, parents and, most importantly, our students.  

Whilst we are all too aware that COVID has not gone away and has had an impact on almost all families during 2022, it has been great to have completed a school year uninterrupted by lockdowns and remote learning and to make up for some of the ground we lost over the last two years.

I thank and pay tribute to everyone for this impressive effort and wish us all a long and restful Christmas period. 

I am very proud of our Leadership Team (Michelle Bove, Mel Borella, Matt Cook, Jane Bennetts) who have worked incredibly hard to keep us on track and always looking to improve whilst reflecting our school values. 

Our teachers and educational support staff are a genuine team with a clear focus on what is most important – our students. We have a staff who are committed to collaborating and creating a happy, supportive and challenging environment both for their students and fellow professionals. 

School Council and its Subcommittees have continued to work hard and deal with uncertainty to ensure the effective running of the school. Thanks to Elisa Webb for her work leading council this year. Her hard work and commitment to making our school even better has been much appreciated. 

Our School Councillors have supported the work of Council and the sub-committees.

All subcommittees have operated in such a way that has resulted in council’s work being easier and our processes completed on time. 

It has been wonderful to have so many different events and activities led by our parent community and SKiPPA, our Parents' Association this year. Our Fete, Jazz in the Park, Celebration of the Arts, our Trivia Evening, Walkathons, Mango Fundraisers, Election Sausage Sizzles, beautiful Mothers' and Fathers' Day events, end of term breakfasts and hot chocolate stalls and so many more. Being able to come together as a community so regularly to have run, connect and raise funds has been one of the most welcome developments in 2022 and we look forward to another huge year in 2023.

I hope our families have an enjoyable Christmas and safe holiday and return next year ready to take on the work ahead with renewed energy. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Neil Scott

Principal