Principal Report

School Council Information

I am pleased to announce the following breakdown of positions for our new School Council for 2026/27:

Nick Schneider (Principal)

Michelle Bremner (DET representative) 

Jac Emmett (DET representative) – Secretary

Jess Ellaway (DET representative) 

Kylie Bethune (Parent representative) – President 

Peter Wallace (Parent representative) 

Carly Millar (Parent representative) – Vice President 

Liam Fitzgerald (Parent representative) 

Rachael Poole (Parent representative) – Treasurer

Sally Baker (Parent representative) 

Narelle Shea (Parent representative) 

Sarah Martin (Parent representative) 

It’s fantastic to see some new members join our newly formed council for this year, and we’re looking forward to working together as a new team.

Before & After School Supervision Reminder

Thank you to our families for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and respectful school environment.

We would like to remind families that outside of official school hours (8:45am – 3:15pm), children are the responsibility of their parent or carer until they are handed over to staff in the morning and once they are dismissed in the afternoon.

During drop-off and pick-up times, we ask that parents and carers actively supervise their children. This means knowing where they are, ensuring they are playing safely and stepping in if needed.

While on school grounds, all students are expected to follow school rules, including:

• Playing safely (no rough play, wrestling, or running through crowded areas)
• Not playing with sticks, rocks, or other unsafe objects
• Not climbing trees, fences or structures
• Using respectful and appropriate language at all times

These busy times of day require clear supervision and consistent expectations to ensure everyone’s safety and to maintain a positive start and finish to the school day.

We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations and helping keep our school a safe and welcoming place for all. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

We acknowledge the Bunurong people, the Traditional 

Owners of the land on which Baxter Primary School resides, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.