From the Principal

How good was the long weekend?

I know I needed the extra couple of days to refocus and get ready for a busy few weeks. Last week we were all saddened by the tragic events at Auburn South Primary School, it is hard to comprehend as a Father and a teacher that something like that could happen at school. I remind all parents in our community to be vigilant in the car park and when driving around our school. I also plead with parents not to let their children cross the carpark at the end of the day without parental supervision. 

As mentioned previously I am taking some Long Service Leave later this Term, I will be away from work from Friday 29th of November and Return on December 12th (Graduation Day). Ms Danielle George will be Acting Principal in my absence and will be well supported by our other school leaders. 

Amazing News:

A huge congratulations to Evie in P/1 on the safe arrival of her sister Daphne Grace. Mum and baby are doing well. We cannot wait to meet our new little friend. Well done!!

Prep Transition:

It was a wonderful morning last Thursday as we held our first Prep transition session. We are very excited to welcome them back to school next week for their second session. 

Well done Beau!

We are so proud of Beau and his efforts in the State Athletics Carnival. Beau recorded a PB in his 200m race, he also got to meet some of our Paralympic Heroes. Well done Beau you smashed it!

Remembrance Day: Items for sale:

Just a note to families that we do have some items on sale for Remembrance Day. These items can be paid for and collected at the front desk.

Working Bee:

Thank you to the families who came and supported our Working Bee on Saturday. We got lots of small jobs around the school done including constructing our Garden Shed, Putting together a few more garden beds, shifting the soil from the basketball courts and also moving some mulch into the garden beds. 

STM Community Picnic:

We will be holding our annual STM Picnic on Thursday 21st of November. The event will run from 5:30pm-8:00pm. This has been a really well attended event over previous years and it would be great to see lots of families there again. I will send an Operoo out for families early next week. 

Passing on Ceremony:

The Passing on Ceremony is a very important tradition at our school. It is where our current 2024 school leaders "Pass on" the responsibility of school leadership to our 2025 school leaders. Families of our Year 5 families are encouraged to join the school staff and students on Wednesday, December 11th at 2pm in the Parish Church. 

2025 Student Leadership roles will also be announced at this ceremony. 

Graduation Letter: 

This letter was sent to our Year 6 families in relation to the Graduation Period. 

Inform and Empower: Tackling Tricky Conversations

This webinar has been paid for by the school. I strongly encourage families to register. Even if you cannot attend on the evening, you will receive the recording link. 

Thank you and God bless

Declan McDermott

Principal