Principal's Column
A message from Mr. Gatt, Miss. Slaymaker & Mrs. Richardson
2024 ATTITUDES TO SCHOOL SURVEY (Grades 4-6)
This week we conducted the Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS) with our Years 4-6 students. This survey gathers information about how they feel about our school, their connection and learning. The data from this survey supports our school improvement work as we can reflect on processes and practices we have in place to support the students with their learning and wellbeing. We will receive the data from this survey next term, which we will share.
MOTHER'S DAY STALL
This week we held our annual Mother's Day Stall. A big thank you goes out to some of our lovely parents, Laura, Lauren and Kelly who organised and set up the stall and to all of the volunteers who helped out on the day. The raffle will be drawn at assembly on Friday afternoon. We wish all our mums a very Happy Mothers Day and hope you enjoy the carefully selected gifts chosen for you.
EDUCATION WEEK
Next week is Education Week and the theme is a Spotlight on STEM. We will be holding open afternoons next Wednesday and Thursday for our families to visit and see the learning occurring. See below for details:
For parents/carers, learn more about encouraging your child with STEM skills. The following external websites may also help provide for further ideas:
- Scienceworks
- Melbourne Water activities for all ages
- Junior Landcare Just for Kids activities
- NASA Kids' Club
Maths video resources for young children can be accessed through the Mathscots animation series and Everyday Maths animations.
STAFFING UPDATE
Next week we will be welcoming Shelley Madden to our Classroom ES team. She will be working with us on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for the remainder of the year. Please make her feel welcome.
GLASSES FOR KIDS
A few weeks back our Year Prep to 3 students were handed a Glasses for Kids information pack and consent form. It's not too late to return your form if you still have it at home. Please hand it in ASAP, either to your child's teacher or the office.
2025 PREP ENROLMENTS
SWIMMING
This term our Year Two and Four students have been attending our annual swimming program. Next term our Years Prep, One and Three students will be swimming at Paul Sadler Swimland. Please check Compass for further information and provide consent for your child to attend.