Principal Reflections

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to the following students who spoke so beautifully about how they would lead the school if announced as Captains: 

Girls:  Mackenzie Stevenson, Ella Callcott, Peyton Gippel, Alice Nguyen, Isla Campbell and Lily Pieper 

Boys:  Sid Mann, Flynn Barrett, Evan Jameesh, Baylen Etheridge, Maison Smith and Rhett Bello 

From the interview process, to their time behind the lectern today, all of these students have been extremely impressive. You should all be very proud of yourselves.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our School Captains and Vice Captains for 2026. After a thorough selection process, these students have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, dedication to their peers, and a strong commitment to upholding our school values.

2026 School Leaders 

School Captains: ● Sid Mann ● Peyton Gippel 

Vice Captains: ● Baylen Etheridge ● Mackenzie Stevenson

These students will represent our school in various events, lead initiatives, and serve as role models for their peers. We are confident they will carry out their responsibilities with integrity, enthusiasm, and pride. 

A big thank you to Mr Andrew Millman, our Primary Assistant Principal, for his outstanding leadership of this process at our school. I would also like to acknowledge the work of our Year 5 teachers and Educational Assistants throughout this process. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding leaders!

Multipurpose Court Update

We are excited to share that our brand new multipurpose court is pretty much complete! The space looks fantastic, and over the coming days, we will add the final touches to ensure everything is ready for students to enjoy.

A big thank you to Mel Salvestrin for her outstanding work coordinating the project, and to Linda Corney from Armidale Catholic Schools for her expertise in ensuring all safety and compliance measures were met. 

We look forward to officially opening the court when our Year 6 students return from their excursion in Week 8 of Term 4.

Social Media Ban - eSafety Commissioner Advice

The eSafety Commissioner has published a helpful Social Media Age Restrictions Hub. This includes advice for young people, families, and educators. As the social media age restrictions take effect on the 10th December, we encourage you to explore this valuable online resource.

Until next week,

Keep Smiling,

Alison Hatton