Principal Team Updates

Adult Online Behaviour on Social Media

Last week, I was disappointed to read an online post targeting a local school and individual staff members. While schools will not always get every decision right, and families are entitled to advocate for their children and raise concerns, public commentary that names schools or individuals can cause significant harm to the people involved.

Unfortunately, our school and staff are not immune to this type of behaviour, with screenshots of a similar post shared with me this week.

Every staff member in every school comes to work wanting the very best for young people. Schools are made up of people who care deeply about students and work hard every day in often complex circumstances.

I encourage all members of our community to think carefully before liking, engaging with, or sharing harmful online commentary. Where possible, please respectfully call out this behaviour and request that posts be edited to de-identify schools, staff and individuals involved. 

National Reconciliation Week and Assembly

This week, our school community is recognising National Reconciliation Week, held from 27 May to 3 June. The week provides an important opportunity for students and staff to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and achievements, while reflecting on how we can all contribute to reconciliation in Australia. This year’s theme, All In, encourages each of us to consider the role we can play in building respectful relationships and a more inclusive future.

Throughout the week, and into next week, students have and will be engaging in classroom learning experiences focused on First Nations perspectives, histories and culture. Tomorrow afternoon, we will also come together as a school community for a special assembly recognising National Reconciliation Week and the importance of reconciliation in education and everyday life.

At Croydon Hills Primary School, we are committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive environment where the identities, cultures and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are respected and valued. National Reconciliation Week is one important way we continue to strengthen this commitment within our school community.

Families interested in learning more about National Reconciliation Week and reconciliation in education can visit Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education.

Christian Holdsworth - Principal