Principal Update

We celebrated Multi-Cultural Day at APS yesterday. Students came in colors and clothes representing their heritage. The sea of colours, flags and traditional dress makes us appreciate how many different cultures we have at APS. The students took part in an array of different activities, including a Taekwondo incursion. Two Taekwondo clubs came together to provide our students with a taste of martial arts. It started with a talk about respect which is fundamental to the martial art. Our thanks go to these two clubs and to Mengyue for organising the activities. Also, to Olivia and Jeremy and the Year 6 students who supported the activities in the classrooms. We made Moon cakes and Panda rice balls, played Roller rings, Spinning tops and Pingpong, Diablos and Rope jumping. There was also a flag recognition task, printing and finding landmarks activity. It was a great celebration!

Student Free Days for 2026

School Council approved these days for next year, students are not required at school. 

TheirCare operates on these days.

Class Placement 2026

We are well underway with planning for 2026. We will run 19 classes with single age groups again next year. It is the time of the year where I ask parents to email me if they are wanting to make an educationally based request for their child. We use a program called Class Solver, to form the classes. Staff enter data  for each student about their academic progress, social development, anything else of relevance and friendships, which has been gathered from the students. Once the data has been entered the classes are created The staff then review the classes carefully to ensure that all groups are ‘balanced’ and able to do their best learning. 

If you feel compelled to make an educationally based request then you are able to suggest no more than two students that you know your child should be with or to be separated from. This request must be made to me by email before Friday 14 November. Please note no late emails will be accepted and no requests for specific teachers will be considered.

World Teachers' Day

This Friday, APS will celebrate World Teachers' Day. Thank you to School Council who are supporting a morning tea for our wonderful and dedicated staff. We extend our thanks to our teachers who strive every day to ensure their students reach their full potential.

Thanks to all those who have emailed or spoken to me wishing me well. I am full of mixed emotions, very proud of our achievements and also looking forward to a quieter time next year.

Kind regards

Melissa Mackenzie

Principal