Principal's Report
STEM Festival – A Celebration of Curiosity and Creativity
Monday night was nothing short of spectacular as we officially opened our 2025 STEM Festival. The evening kicked off with our Amazing Race, where students and families worked together to solve challenges that highlighted the breadth of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics skills on offer. From coding puzzles to construction tasks, from fascinating experiments to hands-on creative design, every corner of the school buzzed with energy and discovery.
The enthusiasm was infectious, so much so that when the doors closed at 7:00pm, many students were still deeply immersed in their projects, reluctant to pack up and go home. That is the magic of STEM: when curiosity meets collaboration, learning feels less like work and more like play.
The excitement has continued throughout the week, with classes engaged in a wide range of STEM activities. Students have explored robotics, investigated scientific phenomena, designed and tested engineering models, and applied mathematical reasoning to real-world problems. These experiences do more than build knowledge; they nurture problem-solving, resilience, and teamwork. Skills that prepare our students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
One of the most important aspects of our STEM Festival is ensuring that every child has equal access to these opportunities. Historically, STEM fields have been underrepresented by women, and we are proud to actively challenge those barriers. Our festival deliberately showcases that STEM is for everyone, girls and boys alike. By celebrating creativity as much as logic, teamwork as much as technical skill, and imagination as much as precision. Watching our students engage side by side, when all genders are encouraged to explore STEM, the possibilities are endless.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all teachers for their energy and creativity across the week. We would like to acknowledge the Maths strategic team, led by Sarah and joined by Sandy, whose leadership and planning were pivotal in bringing the STEM Festival to life. Most importantly, we congratulate our students for embracing STEM with such passion and joy. The future is in safe hands when curiosity is this alive at RGLPS.
Final Assembly & Footy Day – Friday 19th September
We’re wrapping up Term 3 in true RGLPS style with a big day of celebration on Friday 19th September!
Our final assembly will take place at 1:30pm (replacing Monday’s assembly) and families are warmly invited to come along. Don’t forget, it’s an early finish at 2:30pm, so get those pick-up plans sorted!
And of course… it’s Footy Day! Whether your team soared to glory this season or didn’t quite make the finals (I may know that feeling myself…), it’s still the perfect chance to wear your colours loud and proud.
The fun will kick off with a parade in the morning, where students can show off their scarves, guernseys, and team spirit. It’s always a highlight to see the whole school splashed with colour and energy.
What a brilliant way to end the term together!
WE WANT OUR PARENTS / CAREGIVERS / GUARDIANS TO TELL US WHAT THEY THINK!
Don't forget, it is the final week to have your say. Our school is conducting the annual Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey offered by the Department of Education and is seeking your feedback. The survey is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behavior, and student engagement. The survey is optional, but we encourage and appreciate your participation.
Our school will use the survey results to assist in identifying areas for improvement and professional development needs in the school, to target school planning and improvement strategies.
The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey opened on Monday 18 August to Friday 19 September 2025.
All families are invited to participate in the survey.
The survey will be conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones.
The online survey will be available in English and 10 other languages including Arabic, Greek, Hakha Chin, Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Resources are also available in additional languages to assist parents / caregivers / guardians who speak a language other than English at home. Please reach out to your child’s teacher, or the school directly for survey guides in your language.Last year we used the survey results to reengage families through the GLCG.Please speak to your child’s teacher if you would like more information.
Take care,
Kirrily Lamers
Principal