Principal's Message
Mrs Ameera Hassanein
Welcome Parents and Guardians,
We are thrilled to share that our Year 3 to 6 students recently returned from an amazing camp experience at Upper Plenty Camp Site. The adventure was truly memorable, offering students opportunities for growth, teamwork, and fun.
Upon visiting our students yesterday, it was clear how much they enjoyed their time at camp. They were buzzing with excitement and enthusiasm, reflecting on the fantastic activities and new friendships they developed. The camp experience has not only been enjoyable but also incredibly enriching for our students.
A big thank you to everyone who made this experience possible. We look forward to seeing how the memories and lessons from this camp will positively impact our students in the future.
Traffic Management: Safe Parking and Drop-Off Around Our School
Broadmeadows Police and Hume City Council are aware of concerning driver behavior during school drop-off and pick-up times. Please be advised that regular patrols to ensure parking compliance will resume within the next two weeks. Any observed breaches will be enforced. This measure is intended to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the broader school community.
To help keep everyone safe, please avoid double parking and letting your child exit the vehicle on the street. If you can't find a parking spot immediately, try moving further up the street or around the corner. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
2025 Prep Information Sessions /Transition Program
This term we are excited to conduct two Prep parent information sessions this term followed by one transition session. We have had our first on Wednesday 7th August and thank the family members that attended. Our next session is ;
Parent information session Wednesday 14th August @ 1.45pm-2.45pm
Prep Transition program Thursday 22nd @ 9.30am-10.30am
Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey
The 2024 Parent / Caregiver/ Guardian Opinion Survey (PCGOS) will be open between Monday 29 July and Friday 30 August for some parents / caregivers / guardians to complete. The survey is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behavior, and student engagement. 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 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 school directly for survey guides in your language.
COLD and FLU SEASON
We've started the new school term during one of the coldest weeks on record! Winter weather has settled in, bringing much chill, and it's a timely reminder for children to dress appropriately: wearing their uniform jumper, long pants, and a coat. We appreciate the communication we've received from our community regarding absences and their reasons. Please continue to communicate absences through Compass or by calling the office.
Reminder- Online safety
Screen time and digital technology can help children build and maintain relationships and learn social skills. But for children of all ages, it’s important to balance socialising online with opportunities for face-to-face socialising. It’s best for young children to interact with others face to face. This is how they learn about non-verbal cues, eye contact, body language and other social and communication skills. We know;
• Social media is a big part of social and creative life for many pre-teens and teenagers.
• Social media benefits include connection, learning and creativity.
• Risks include exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and privacy and data breaches.
• Written guidelines can help pre-teens and teenagers get benefits while using social media responsibly, respectfully and safely. Further information can be found on;