From the Leadership Team
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We have reached the halfway point of the term, and there is certainly plenty happening across Modbury School P-6! Our classrooms continue to be buzzing with learning, curiosity, creativity and wonderful opportunities for our students to connect, challenge and create. While a recent bout of sickness has swept its way through our school community, we are looking forward to everyone being back on deck and enjoying a healthy and happy finish to the term.
As we head into the second half of the term, there is so much to look forward to. We are excited about the weeks ahead and the many opportunities we will have to recognise, celebrate and showcase the growth, achievements and successes of our Modbury learners. It is always such a special time of year as we reflect on just how far our students have come and celebrate the many ways they continue to learn, grow and shine.
Here's to a wonderful run towards the end of the year, filled with learning, laughter, connection and plenty of moments to celebrate our amazing Modbury community!
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day! 🍎
We recently celebrated World Teachers’ Day, taking the opportunity to recognise and say thank you to our amazing teachers at Modbury School P-6. Every single day, our teachers make an incredible difference in the lives of our students. They are our students’ biggest cheerleaders, encouraging them to believe in themselves, celebrating their achievements, supporting them through challenges and inspiring them to reach their full potential.
Through their passion, dedication, creativity and care, our teachers create engaging and meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence and help our learners grow. Teaching is about so much more than what happens in the classroom; it is about the relationships built, the encouragement given, the little moments that make a big difference and the belief that every child can achieve great things.
To our wonderful teachers, thank you for the energy, enthusiasm, commitment and heart you bring to our school each and every day. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to make Modbury such a special place to learn, grow and belong.
Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💚💛
Celebrating 20 Years of Service – Congratulations, Vikki Pascoe!
A huge congratulations to Vikki Pascoe on celebrating 20 years of dedicated service with the Department for Education!
Vikki is a passionate, energetic and deeply committed educator who brings enthusiasm, warmth and a genuine love of learning to everything she does. Her commitment to her students is unwavering, and she is a strong advocate for every child, ensuring they feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their very best. Vikki puts her heart and soul into her teaching, going above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences, build positive relationships and make a lasting difference in the lives of the children she teaches.
Twenty years of service represents an incredible contribution to public education, and we are so fortunate to have Vikki's passion, dedication, energy and expertise as part of our Modbury School P-6 community.
Thank you, Vikki, for the difference you make every single day. Your commitment to children, learning and making a positive impact is something truly worth celebrating. Congratulations on this wonderful milestone!
Celebrating Our Reading Success! 📚🌟
What a fantastic achievement for Modbury School P-6! We are incredibly proud to share that our school has been recognised as one of just 55 high-achieving schools for the Premier’s Reading Challenge. What a wonderful accomplishment and fabulous recognition of the commitment, enthusiasm and passion for reading that we nurture across our school community.
At Modbury School, we know that confident, capable and successful readers are empowered and effective learners. We are passionate about creating a culture where reading is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged and every student is supported to develop a lifelong love of books and learning.
This recognition reflects the wonderful work of our dedicated teachers, who inspire, encourage and champion our students as readers every day, as well as the enthusiasm and effort of our students and the support of our families.
A huge congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this achievement. We have so much to celebrate, and we look forward to continuing to grow a community of happy, confident and capable readers at Modbury! 💚💛
💚💛 Welcoming Our New Pastoral Care Worker!
We are delighted to welcome Kate Menor to the Modbury School P-6 community as our new Pastoral Care Worker (PCW)! Kate will be working with our school to support the wellbeing of our students and families, helping to foster positive connections and ensuring our children feel safe, supported and connected to their school community.
We are so pleased to have Kate joining our team and look forward to the positive difference she will make as part of our ongoing commitment to the wellbeing and happiness of our students. We are excited to have her on board!
End of Year Fundraising
It's time to return your raffle books and your fundraising money for our school. Thank you to our families for supporting our raffle, and we look forward to this popular event at our End of Year Concert. You've got to be in it to win it!
Keeping Safe at Modbury 🚨
At Modbury School P-6, the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is always a priority. Each term, we practise both our evacuation and lock-in procedures to ensure everyone knows what to do and how to respond calmly and safely in an emergency.
This term, we put our evacuation procedure into practice during a playtime break, providing a valuable opportunity for students to experience what an emergency response might look and feel like in a real-world context. It was a great learning opportunity, particularly around listening carefully for the bells, recognising the signals and remembering what actions to take, even when we are outside playing.
We discovered there is still a little more learning and practising to do, and that's exactly why these drills are so important! With regular practice, we can continue to build everyone's confidence and ensure our Modbury learners know how to Be Safe and look after themselves and others.
A big thank you to our students and staff for their cooperation and positive approach to keeping our school community safe! 💚💛
Transition Visits
We are looking forward to welcoming our new 2027 Preschool and Reception children on their transition visits. These visits are a wonderful opportunity for our youngest learners to become familiar with their new environment, meet our staff, and make new friends.
We are excited to welcome them into our school community and support them as they embark on this exciting journey. Our dedicated staff are committed to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable transition for every child. We can't wait to see their smiling faces and share in their enthusiasm for learning.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day, observed on the 11th of November each year, is a significant occasion in Australian history. It is a time to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by Australian servicemen and women in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. At 11 am, we observe a minute’s silence to honour their memory and to acknowledge the contributions they made to our country and its values. Remembrance Day helps our community, especially our students, appreciate the importance of peace, freedom, and the responsibilities we all share to remember and respect those who served Australia.
Pupil Free Day
Our recent Pupil Free Day looked at our 2027 Strategic Directions an Site Learning Plan directions and the Department for Education's Strategy for Public Education. It was a busy day discussing our school context and developing the best learning opportunities for our students. We are looking forward to continuing our discussion around the Strategy for Public Education.
Pupil Free Day - Preschool only
The Preschool recently engaged in their Pupil Free Day, developing our Planning Cycle, in relation to the National Quality Standards. Our team spent time discussing our focus for our 2027 Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and revisiting our Statement of Philosophy.
Reporting Student Absences
We kindly remind families to please notify the school of any student absences before 9:30 am wherever possible. Absences can be reported by calling the front office or by communicating with your child’s classroom teacher via Class Dojo.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain accurate attendance records and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
ThankED
Do you know an amazing staff member who’s making a real difference? Every day, those working in public education shape futures by inspiring children and young people to reach their full potential.
ThankED gives you the chance to celebrate and thank public educators, as well as those people who work in support of them.
You can say thanks any time, to anyone working in public education who has made a difference to you – visit www.education.sa.gov.au/ThankED.
If you have any questions regarding your child, please feel free to come and see us.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a fabulous Term 4!
Warm regards,
Sara, Jade and Sheila.
Leadership Team