Principal`s Message

Welcome back to Term 4. It has been an exciting start to the term with the reopening of Napier Street and the return of our senior students to their learning spaces. While there has been a great deal of organisation, unpacking and resetting of classrooms taking place behind the scenes, our spaces are gradually returning to normal. I have been extremely impressed by the way our Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 students have embraced their new environments. Their resilience, adaptability and positive attitudes have ensured a smooth transition, and I thank both students and staff for their flexibility throughout this process.

One area where we need the support of all families is ensuring that students arrive at school on time each day. Punctuality is important for every child, as arriving late can cause students to miss important learning opportunities and disrupt the flow of lessons already underway. With our current arrangements across two sites, staff are also required to transport students between buildings when they arrive late. This places significant additional demands on staff and interrupts the learning of other students. We ask families to make every effort to ensure children arrive before the start of the school day so they are ready to learn alongside their classmates from the very beginning.

Planning for our 2027 class structures is now underway. As part of this process, we work carefully to create balanced classes that best support the academic, social and wellbeing needs of all students. While we cannot guarantee specific class placements, families are welcome to provide information about educational or wellbeing considerations that they believe should be taken into account when classes are being formed.

If you would like to submit a request for your child to be considered for a particular class grouping, please do so in writing by Thursday 13 November. Requests received after this date may not be able to be considered as class planning will already be well advanced.

Please note that requests for specific teachers will not be considered. 

Our focus is on creating the best possible learning environments for all students, and considerable thought is given to student placement to ensure every class is set up for success. We appreciate your understanding and support as we undertake this important planning process.

The excitement around our upcoming School Fete continues to build. I would like to sincerely thank the Fete Committee and all the volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to planning what is shaping up to be our biggest and best fete yet. The buzz being created across the community is fantastic, and it is wonderful to see so many people getting involved. The countdown is well and truly on, with only29 days until Saturday 14 November. We look forward to seeing our entire community come together for what promises to be a memorable day.

As always, Term 4 is one of the busiest and most exciting terms of the year. There are many important events on the calendar, including our Art Show, swimming program, Year 3/4 Camp, Year 5/6 Camp, transition days and a range of end-of-year celebrations and activities. To ensure you don't miss any important information or permission requirements, I encourage all families to regularly check Compass throughout the term.

With warmer weather arriving, a reminder that we are a SunSmart school. Students are required to wear their school hats when outside during Terms 1 and 4. Please ensure your child brings a named hat to school each day so they can fully participate in outdoor learning and play opportunities.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the successful introduction of our new lunch order provider, Classroom Cuisine. Feedback from students and families has been overwhelmingly positive, and the quality and variety of food available has been a significant improvement. I would like to thank Trudy for the considerable work she undertook in sourcing and establishing a high-quality provider that better meets the needs of our school community.

We look forward to an exciting, productive and successful Term 4 and thank you for your continued support. Together, let's make the most of the many opportunities and celebrations that lie ahead

-Scott Burton, Principal