Assistant Principals' Report

Hello everyone and welcome to our newsletter article,

Writing in Year 2!

The building works throughout the week certainly caused some excitement across the school! In room 18's opinion, they had the best view of the portable relocation; though others may disagree. The positive energy and curiosity of the students was harnessed to create an engaging and authentic writing opportunity. Thank you Stef and room 18 students. 

On Thursday, the students in Room 18 had front row seats to seeing the Room 25 and 26 portables being lifted by a crane onto trucks as they prepared to move them around the school to their new location. This was an exciting time for the Year 2 students who were able to track the

 progress throughout the day. They wrote about their experience and discussed how they could report on it to others, thinking about headlines that stand out and ways of hooking readers into their news articles. 

These articles are in the process of being turned into a class newspaper for the classroom library.

The experience also inspired room 18 classroom helper and previous staff member, Carol Dawson who wrote the below poem, 

I can’t do any work today 

while they take the building away!

I need to watch it hoisted, 

The chain looped under it,

Winched up, then out

With the giant crane.

Over the fence, onto the truck,

Up the road and around the corner,

To its new home on the top oval!

Engineers, crane drivers, truck drivers, mechanics and carpenters.

Hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and steel capped boots.

So,

Sorry,  I can’t do any learning on Friday

While they take the other building away!

Mamusch Visit- Monday 4th August 2025

Mamusch had a powerful story to share! His experiences growing up in Australia as a young

 migrant from South Sudan is moving and inspiring , especially when he talks about overcoming challenges in education, making friends, and navigating life in a new country. The fact that he works with the Centre for Multi-Cultural Youth also shows his commitment to supporting other young people going through similar journeys. In his talk he was encouraging students to dream big and to work hard in school and this is a great way to inspire and push through challenges. Emphasising the importance of reaching out for help from teachers and support staff really shows how important it is to build a network of support. It can be easy to feel isolated when you're facing difficulties, especially as a young person adjusting to a new culture and environment but knowing that help is available can make a huge difference.

Here are some thoughts and take aways from some of our Year 5 / 6 students:

Angad Room 1 

I really like how he said no matter what people think of you try not to listen. He spoke about how he had been misbehaving in class when in primary school and had moved around to a lot of schools. Eventually in middle high school staff could see he was struggling. The teachers and staff started helping with support plans. Another take away was no matter who you are and where you come from. Dream big. 

Thomas Room 24

I think it was a good opportunity to hear how some people struggle especially refugees. The new language would be hard; you can struggle in your new school when it is different to what are used to. I reflected how hard it must have been to make friends in a new country. Kids had made fun of him but when he started to show that he was good at sport, kids wanted to play with him. As they had been mean and racist towards him he chose not to play with them, he wanted to speak up at the time but he didn’t have a lot of English.  

Eve Room 24

I reflected on how grateful I feel as we have food in our fridge and fresh water. What I learned is that refugees can have struggles when they first arrive to earn money and then to get food and water for them and their families. 

Kevin

I reflected on when Mamusch mentioned that he checked in with his teachers when he was having challenges. It made me think I should check in with Ms Durando more. I am learning more when I ask for help. In particular, with writing. 

After listening to Mamusch I understand more how hard it must be for refugees coming to our country. It is a privilege living here because of our education. Have a great weekend.

Community Consultation- Complaints Policy

As a component of the Education Sub-committee of the School Council we are expected to consult the community on the following policy - Complaints policy. See link below, the template is provided by the department of education through the Policy and Advisory Library (PAL). 

Please provide feedback to Helen/ Monique by COB today, Monday 11th August 2025.

Helen Thomas & Monique Rankin

Assistant Principals

Heidelberg Primary School