From the Principal Team

Bell Carnival Fete

We are only one week away from our Fete, and the excitement is building across our community! In this week’s newsletter, we are excited to share our entertainment schedule, featuring performances from our talented students, staff, and parents/carers.

Final preparations are in full swing, with volunteers and staff working hard behind the scenes to make this a fantastic day. From delicious food trucks and live entertainment to games, rides and stalls, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

From Monday, we will be accepting donations for our internal stalls. We welcome contributions of books, records, clothing, jewellery and accessories, crazy hair and nail painting supplies and toys. Please drop off all donations at the Library before or after school between 23–27 March.

Donations of plants can be dropped off at the Shelter Shed before and after school between 23–27 March.

Cakes and preserved foods can be dropped off in the Gym Kitchen on Friday 27 March between 8:45am–9:15am and 3:20pm–4:00pm, or on Fete Day (Saturday 28 March) between 10:00am–12:00pm.

We’re still looking for volunteers to lend a hand on the day, and any last-minute donations for stalls or raffles are greatly appreciated.

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to get involved. It’s not just a day of fun-it’s a chance to come together, connect, and celebrate the spirit of our community.

Gaga Pit

We are thrilled that we have managed to have the Gaga Pit installed before the Fete.  Next week, as part of PE classes for the middle/senior school, Josh will support students in developing an understanding of the rules of the game and a schedule for Fete day will be established so we can make the most of this new playground addition. 

Sometimes described as a kinder, gentler version of dodgeball, Gaga Ball is played in an enclosed pit where players use their hands to hit a soft ball and try to eliminate others by striking them below the knees.

What makes the Gaga Pit so popular is its inclusivity. With simple rules and short, fast-paced games, students of all ages and abilities can easily join in. It encourages quick thinking, coordination, teamwork, and resilience.

The Gaga Pit is set to become a favourite addition to our play spaces.

Neurodiversity Week

This week, classes have been involved in learning opportunities centred on Neurodiversity Celebration Week. This week encourages us to rethink how we view differences in the human brain. It highlights conditions such as Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia as natural variations, not deficits, and promotes a strengths-based perspective.

Across schools, this shift is driving more inclusive practices. Practical adjustments and supportive environments help neurodivergent individuals thrive and contribute unique strengths. Celebrating neurodiversity isn’t just about recognition, it’s about creating spaces where everyone can be themselves and succeed.

We thank both Lizzie and Andy for their newsletter article last week and Issy from Grade 6 for sharing their lived experience with the student cohort at assembly today.

Industrial Action- Tuesday 24 March

As communicated with families earlier this week, the Australian Education Union (AEU) has scheduled a full-day stop work action on Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Adjustments to school operations will be communicated with families on Monday 23 March.

Depending on the number of teaching staff participating in the stop work action, there may be impacts across specific grades or the operation of the whole school. This could mean some students continue with their normal program, some classes operate in a modified way, or particular year levels may not be required to attend school.

Emma Heywood

Principal