Corinne Pupillo

Dear Parents, carers & friends of JSA,

Week's 7 & 8 have been filled with lots of amazing celebrations and I've been privledged to share these wonderful opportunities with our students. Being recognised for their hard work and commitment through the the awards presentations has been a highlight for me these past few weeks. Congratulations to all our students.

Hume Whittlesea LLEN Vocational Education Award

During the final week of the year, our focus remains on celebrating student achievements.

Ellen and I had great pleasure in attending the Hume Whittlesea LLEN Vocational Education Award last Thursday at RMIT, Bundoora alongside their peers from other schools across the network. We were thrilled to see so many talented young people heading off into the workforce in the near future doing a range of vocational jobs. Congratulations to you all, we are super proud of you all.

School Awards - Kathleen Mathews - Ward

Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by staff and presented a certificate and gift card from Kathleen Mathews - Ward MP

Community Award – For the student who makes the world a better place through their everyday kindness or generosity, and who volunteers their time and talents to help the community. Congratulations to Ali (Room 20) (Secondary Sub School)

Primary Sub School

Perseverance Award – For the student who consistently shows up, even when the going gets tough, prioritizing learning and working hard.

Congratulations to Peyton (Room 3)

Courage Award – For the student who speaks up, stands up for themselves or others, and consistently calls out bad behaviour.

Congratulations to Madeline (Room 8)

Middle Sub School

Big Ideas Award – For the student who demonstrates innovative thinking and takes initiative.

Congratulations to Putin (Room 16)

Respect Award – For the student who has consistently shown respect for others and their differences, and who encourages others to do the same.

Congratulations to Scarlett (Room 10)

Secondary & Senior Secondary Sub Schools

Advocacy Award - (The Pen is Mightier than the Sword) – For the student who has advocated for positive change and made a difference.

Congratulations to Kaan (Room 23)

Peacemakers Award – for the student who promotes peace, cohesion and understanding.

Congratulations to Saviour (Room 22)

2025 School Service Award

This award recognises student/s who set an example and acts as a strong role model to others in the school by;

taking initiative to further their involvement within the school community.
maintaining a cheerful, positive attitude and brings enthusiasm to the school.
reaching out to all members of the school, regardless of different grades
willing to do tasks without being asked twice.
participating in an array of school events
displaying a continuous commitment towards supporting the school

Congratulations to the following recipients

Omar (Room 2) - Primary
Eden (Room 15) - Middle Years
Liam (Room 24) - Secondary

In addition to the awards above, each student is recognised for outstanding contributions to their learning and for participation in Student Leadership Group. If your child is in the Primary Sub School, they receive weekly "Star of the Week" awards / celebrations.

Special events still to come.

Year 12 Graduation - Friday 5 December held at The Meadows, Broadmeadows
Year 6 Graduation - Thursday 11 December held in the Yaluk Gym
Transition Week - Monday 15 - Friday 19 December

2026 Class Lists

The 2026 Class lists will be distributed to parents and carers on Friday 5 December 2025, a week prior to transition week which commences on Monday 15 December 2025.

PASS Awards - Outstanding Principal Nomination

Whilst I wasn't successful in taking out the Outstanding Principal Award, it was an amazing night shared with other members of the Principal Class Team and colleagues who support me on a day to day basis. Thank you for attending and supporting the nomination, I'm privileged to work with such dedicated and hard working staff.

Congratulations to Jo Nolan from Sunbury Macedon Ranges for taking out the outstanding Principal's Award, she's an amazing advocate for all students.

Term 4 PUPIL FREE Days

Friday 12 December - Preparation for Transition Week [Monday 15 - Friday 19 December]

School Council

The final School Council meeting for 2025 will be held on Thursday 4 December 2025.

MEMBER	POSITION
Corinne Pupillo	Executive Officer (Principal) /corinne.pupillo@education.vic.gov.au
Lisa Sette	Community Representative & President / lisa.sette@education.vic.gov.au
VACANCY	Community Representative
Paul Malavisi	Parent Representative
Mark Mansfield	Parent Representative
Chris Ernst	Parent Representative
Savana Bahjat	Parent Representative
Andrew McDonough	Parent Representative
Abdul Qadir Amir Memon	Parent Representative
Mary Boutros	DE Representative
Daniel Moloney	DE Representative

School Council Sub-Committee Representatives

Finance Sub Committee Representative - Mark Mansfield
School Infrastructure Sub Committee Representative – Mary Boutros
Fundraising Sub Committee Representative – Fiona Micelotta

Communication with Staff Policy

Jacana School for Autism understands the importance of providing helpful and timely responses to common enquiries from parents and carers. To ensure that members of our school community are directed to the most appropriate person to assist them, the information below outlines key contacts for common queries:

to report a student absence, please text the Absence Line on 0439 114 197
to report any urgent issues relating to a student on a particular day, please contact the general office on 9309 6258
to discuss a student’s academic progress, health or wellbeing, please contact your child’s classroom teacher/ sub school leader.
- Primary Sub School Leader: Daniel Moloney
  daniel.moloney@education.vic.gov.au
- Middle Years Sub School Leader: Amelia Frantz amelia.frantz@education.vic.gov.au
- Secondary Sub School Leader; Stefania Mantinioti stefania.mantinioti@education.vic.gov.au
- Senior Secondary Sub School Leader: Sean Procko sean.procko@education.vic.gov.au
for enquiries regarding camps and excursions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
to make a complaint, please contact the Principal/Assistant Principals on
9309 6258.
- Principal:
  Corinne Pupillo | corinne.pupillo@education.vic.gov.au
- Assistant Principal [Inclusion and Wellbeing] :
  Daniel Moloney | daniel.moloney@education.vic.gov.au
- Assistant Principal [Teaching and Learning]:
- Ellen Paterson | ellen.paterson@education.vic.gov.au

Please also refer to our Complaints Policy, available on the school website

https://www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/policies/management/

to report a potential hazard or incident on the school site, please contact:
OHS Manager Nominee
Mary Boutros on 9309 6258 or mary.boutros@education.vic.gov.au
for parent payments, please contact the general office on 9309 6258
for all other enquiries, please contact our Office on 9309 6258

School staff will do their best to respond to general queries as soon as possible and ask that you allow us 2 – 3 working days to provide you with a detailed response. We will endeavour to respond to urgent matters within 24 hours where possible.

Unwell students

If your child is presenting with cold and flu like symptoms we kindly ask families to keep your child at home if they are experiencing symptoms.

Each morning when students are getting ready for school, I ask that you be mindful of how your child is presenting. If they/he/she is feeling/looking/acting unusual or is complaining of being unwell please take them to the doctor. Minimising the cross-infection will assist in reducing the risk of spreading bugs and viruses.

All student absences can be made through the dedicated student absence notification number. Text the student's name, room number and reason for absence.

Make sure you have the student absence notification number saved in your contacts:

Student absence line: 0439 114 197

Reminder: Our newsletter is published each fortnight and will provide you with important information about the school and events that may be of interest to you. I encourage you to read the newsletter that will be sent home via your home email, on the school's Facebook and Instagram Page, Seesaw or on the school's website.

JSA also has a Facebook and Instagram Page. Please like and follow our pages.

https://www.facebook.com/JacanaSchoolforAutism

https://www.instagram.com/jacana.school/

School Website

https://www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/

Student Engagement