Learning & Teaching

As we move further in the school term, it has been wonderful to watch our youngest learners settle into school life with such enthusiasm, courage, and curiosity. From learning new routines to forming their first friendships, our students have shown remarkable growth in just a short time. Their smiles, questions, and sense of wonder fill our classrooms each day, reminding us of the joy and excitement that comes with beginning this special journey in education. 

We are incredibly proud of how confidently they have embraced new challenges and how warmly they have become part of our school community.  

These early moments of independence connect directly to the Personal and Social Capabilities that underpin our teaching and learning programs. Skills such as self‑management, collaboration, resilience and social awareness begin in small, everyday routines, and continue to develop as students move through each year level. What starts in Foundation - taking responsibility, working with others, managing emotions - becomes the foundation for the confident, compassionate learners we see emerging across the school. 

These capabilities also play an important role in our ongoing assessments and reporting. Alongside academic progress, teachers observe and reflect on how students are developing socially, emotionally and behaviourally. This ensures our reporting captures a balanced picture of each child - not only what they know and can do academically, but how they are growing as people, classmates and community members. 

As we welcome new families into our school community, we want them to know that we value the whole child. Academic learning matters deeply, but so does wellbeing, social development, confidence, independence and the ability to build positive relationships. Our approach is a fine balance: nurturing strong learners while also supporting thoughtful, resilient, connected young people. 

Together, these elements shape the rich, holistic education we are proud to offer - one that honours every child’s growth, celebrates their strengths, and supports them to flourish in all areas of school life.  

Rosanna & Eloise 

Library News

Book Club Issue 2 

What another bumper edition we’ve had! Thank you for your generosity, your support helps us earn rewards that allow us to purchase new books and resources for our school.

Two of the three orders have already arrived, and we are patiently awaiting the final order, which is expected to arrive today or early next week.

Overdue Books Reminder

We currently have 74 overdue library books that need to be returned as soon as possible.To keep our library running smoothly and to ensure all students can enjoy the full range of books, we need your help in returning any overdue items promptly. When books aren’t returned, we risk losing valuable titles and the funds needed to replace them.

Big shout out to Foundation Finn/O'Sullivan for having 0 books outstanding.

Thank you for your support and Happy Easter!