Principal's Blog

Good Afternoon Parents Students, Staff and Friends of Derinya,  

It has been a lovely fortnight of learning, connection and looking ahead across our school community. As we move through this busy term, there is much to celebrate and plenty to look forward to as we plan for 2027.  

Planning for 2027 

Our planning for next year is progressing well, and we are pleased to share that our workforce is stable, with no recruitment necessary at this stage. In 2027, we look forward to welcoming back Mrs Sally Williams, Mrs Nikki Lonie and Mrs Abby Toman from family leave. It will be wonderful to have them back as we prepare for another year of learning and growth together. 

New Playground! 

There is also plenty of excitement around the commencement of construction on our new playground! It is wonderful to see this project beginning to take shape and to imagine the opportunities for play, adventure and friendship it will provide. Our much-loved tyres remain part of our playground plans, with a proposed move to the other end of the playground near the gate, ready for more creative play. This exciting project would not have been possible without the generosity of our community via our fundraising events. Thank you to all for your contributions. 

World Teacher’s Day  

This week, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day and acknowledge the care, dedication and expertise our teachers bring to their work every day. From thoughtfully planned learning experiences to the quiet words of encouragement that help a child feel seen and capable, their contribution reaches far beyond the classroom. We will celebrate together over lunch today and acknowledge our teachers at assembly on Friday. To all our teachers, thank you for the energy, patience and heart you give to our students and school community. 

House Athletics 

Finally, we wish our Year 2/3 students the very best of luck for House Athletics at Ballam Park tomorrow. With stunning weather expected and a coffee cart on site, it promises to be a wonderful day. We look forward to seeing students encourage one another, give their best and enjoy being part of their house teams. 

Warm regards, 

Nadine Pye on behalf of the Derinya Team.