Principal's Message

Jackson School is a collaborative learning community for all. We aim to develop independence through safety, respect and responsibility. We aspire to offer authentic, quality educational experiences that develop futures, create opportunities

 and inspire student potential; enabling our students to be valued and contributing members of the wider community. We share and celebrate our successes and achievements.   

The Issue Highlights

• Eid Mubarak
• SWPBS Gold Award
• Annual Report to the School Community
• National Sorry Day & Reconciliation Week
• Monday 8th June, King's Birthday public holiday - No school
• Showcase of students' learning from across the school in the Junior School, Middle School and Senior School
• Health and Wellbeing information to support you and your child.
• Community news including from Jackson OSHC provider TheirCare.
• School Dates: For the most up-to-date calendar dates, always refer to the Xuno Calendar in your Parent Portal.

Dear Families, 

Eid Mubarak to Muslim members of our community. Eid ul-Adha 2026 is observed from Tuesday, May 26 to Saturday, May 30, with the main day of Eid prayer falling on Wednesday, May 27.

SWPBS Gold Award

Congratulations to the staff and SWPBS Team for achieving the SWPBS Gold Award in 2025.

Silver level of acknowledgement recognises that our school has established both School-Wide Positive Behaviour Supports (SWPBS) Tier 1 foundations, classroom systems and achieved key fidelity measures in 2025. 

In 2026, work is ongoing to ensure that our students are safe, respectful and responsible when in indoor areas, outdoor areas and in the community (including online). We continue to work with students on expected behaviours on social media when away from school, focused around disrespect. 

Annual Report to the School Community

The 2025 Annual Report to the School Community was presented at the March Public Reporting Meeting of the School Council. This has now been signed off by the the Department of Education.  The Annual Report to the School Community (Annual Report) provides myself on behalf of school council with an opportunity to share the year’s achievements and progress with the school community. This includes reflecting on the school’s performance and explaining the positive impact of school improvement efforts on student outcomes. 

Some Highlights Include:

• "High" School Performance Group Rating 
• In Semester 2, 2025, 95% of students made good or above progress against their ILP goals in English and Mathematics, including 73% who made very good or excellent progress.
• 95% students graduated with a full Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) 
• 95% of Parents/Carers are satisfied overall with the school
• 84% of Staff in the School Survey indicated positive responses in the School Climate compared to 64.9% in similar special schools
• 91% of students felt teaching was effective
• 93% Attendance Rate

To download the full report please click here: 

National Sorry Day & Reconciliation Week

This week was National Reconciliation Week, with National Sorry Day recognised on Tuesday. This year’s theme encourages all Australians to be braver in addressing issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

National Sorry Day gives us the opportunity to acknowledge the injustices of the past, honour the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations survivors, and reflect on how we can all contribute to healing and reconciliation. Throughout the week, we are reminded that reconciliation remains unfinished business and that meaningful change requires all of us to work together for the benefit of all Australians.

At Jackson, we are proud to have 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families as part of our community. I am proud to lead such a diverse school community where all people feel safe, respected, included, and experience a genuine sense of belonging.

On behalf of the community, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which our school is situated, the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respect to elders, past present and emerging. 

I am on Long Service Leave next week. Julie will be the Acting Principal during my absence. 

A reminder that Monday 8th June is the King's Birthday public holiday.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Anthony