Principal's News Flash
Corinne Pupillo
Dear Parents & friends of JSA,
The final weeks of the year are always filled with lots of celebrations that bring me a great deal of joy and pride. As we approach the festive season, I would like to sincerely thank you all for your hard work and resilience. I encourage you all to take this opportunity to connect with family and friends and enjoy these special times together.
Peace, good health and prosperity to you all.
Year 12 Graduation
Our Year 12 Graduating students celebrated their graduation at the gorgeous Meadows Event Centre in Campbellfield. The Meadows provided an opportunity for staff, graduates and their families to spend time with each other and enjoy each others company. The individual teacher reflection always adds that special personal touch for families and it was evident that the positive connections with families will be missed.
Wishing all our Year 12 Graduates every success as they celebrate their final years of schooling and say farewell to JSA. May you continue to be resilient lifelong learners as well as active participants in family and community life. Congratulations on completing your final year of schooling.
A special shout out to all the organisers for making this event such a memorable evening.
Year 6 Graduation - Thursday 12 December
As the primary years of school ends, students are preparing for the secondary years where the school uniform is different and the programs become increasingly more tailored to meet post-school options. The Year 6 Graduation was held for the first time last night in the gorgeous new Yaluk Building and I wish all our Year 6 Graduates every success as they move into their secondary years of schooling.
John Edmonds Memorial Scholarship - Glenroy Lions Club Auxilary
We are always appreciative of the partnership we have with Glenroy Lion's Club Auxiliary and their long term support for students moving from primary years of schooling to secondary years of schooling. Congratulations to Maggie and Edan for being the recipient of $100 scholarship.
A special thank you to the Glenroy Lions Club Auxiliary for their ongoing support for scholarships for students remaining at JSA for their secondary school years.
Fundraising - Acknowledgement
Thank you to Michelle Owen and Marisa Griffiths who have been the backbone to our Fundraising Team over many years. Kristen Ballerini has been handed the Fundraising Baton from Lisa Sette, earlier this year and now we say farewell to Michelle, whose son graduates from JSA this year and to Marisa who's daughter graduated in 2021. Both Marisa and Michelle have attended Fundraising Committee meetings and events since 2013 and I am extremely grateful for their commitment and contributions to our fundraising targets.
2024 Awards
A very special thank you to Karen Glare & Irene Gacovski for organising the Middle and Secondary Awards over the last fortnight. Every student was recognised for their individual achievement for 2024. Linking individual achievement to the curriculum further strengthens the inclusivity of all students. Thank you to all the staff who provide daily wrap-around support to our students and for working with families to build resilient lifelong learners. The awards were presented in classrooms and our students felt incredibly proud of their achievements. Congratulations to all our Middle and Secondary students.
2024 School Service Award - This award recognises student/s who sets an example and acts as a strong role model to others in the school by;
taking the initiative to further their involvement within the school community.
maintaining a cheerful, positive attitude and bringing enthusiasm to the school.
reaching out to all members of the school, regardless of different grades.
willing to do tasks without being asked twice.
participating in an array of school events.
displaying a continuous commitment towards supporting the school.
Congratulations to the following students:
Middle Sub School: Keerthi Konda
Secondary Sub School: Kaan Arslan
KathleenMathews MP - Education Awards and Scholarship
It was a delight (again) to welcome Kathleen for our annual awards ceremony this year. Kathleen generously provided 7 awards and 7 x $100 scholarships this year. The awards and award recipients are:
- Community award - to the student who makes the world a better place with their everyday kindness or generosity and/or volunteers and contributes their time and talents to help the community. Congratulations to Luke Williamson
- Perseverance award - for the student who consistently turns up, even when the going gets tough, who prioritises learning and works hard. Congratulations to Deegan Langoor.
- Courage award - to the student who speaks up, stands up for themselves or others, and/or consistently calls out bad behaviour. Congratulations to Kivanc Inanc
- Big Ideas award - for the student who shows innovative thinking and takes initiative. Congratulations to Aaron Basnet
- Respect award - for the student who has consistently been respectful of others and their differences and actively encourages others to do the same. Congratulations to Giovanni Pisano
- Advocacy award, for a student who has advocated to achieve positive change. Congratulations to Christopher Lolatgis
- Peacemakers Award – for the student who promotes peace, cohesion and understanding. Congratulations to Liam Brereton.
Our virtual school tour has been updated to include the new Yaluk Building and is live on our school website. Please check it out and refer any members of the community to our page.
https://www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/
School Council
The next School Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday 20 February 2025
| MEMBER | POSITION |
| Corinne Pupillo | Executive Officer (Principal) /corinne.pupillo@education.vic.gov.au |
| Lisa Sette | Community Representative & President / lisa.sette@education.vic.gov.au |
| VACANCY | Community Representative |
| Paul Malavisi | Parent Representative |
| Mark Mansfield | Parent Representative |
| Chris Ernst | Parent Representative |
| Michelle Owen | Parent Representative |
| Andrew McDonough | Parent Representative |
| Jay Murali | Parent Representative |
| Stephanie Torchia | DE Representative |
| Daniel Moloney | DE Representative |
School Council Sub-Committee Representatives
Finance Sub Committee Representative - Mark Mansfield
School Infrastructure Sub Committee Representative – Dr Denise Clarke
Fundraising Sub Committee Representative – Kristen Ballerini
Unwell students
If your child is presenting with cold and flu like symptoms we kindly ask families to keep your child at home if they are experiencing symptoms. In the event that your child tests positive on a RAT for COVID, we strongly recommend a 5 day period of recovery in this case.
Each morning when students are getting ready for school, I ask that you be mindful of how your child is presenting. If they/he/she is feeling/looking/acting unusual or is complaining of being unwell please take them to the doctor. Minimising the cross-infection will assist in reducing the risk of spreading bugs and viruses.
All student absences can be made through the dedicated student absence notification number. Text the student's name, room number and reason for absence.
Make sure you have the student absence notification number saved in your contacts:
Student absence line: 0439 114 197
Reminder: Our newsletter is published each fortnight and will provide you with important information about the school and events that may be of interest to you. I encourage you to read the newsletter that will be sent home via your home email, on the school's Facebook and Instagram Page, Seesaw or on the school's website.
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