Principal Reflections

Dear Parents and Carers,

Announcing Our 2026 School and House Captains

We are delighted to announce the Student Leadership Team for 2026. These students have demonstrated outstanding character, commitment, and leadership potential, and we know they will serve our school community with pride.

2026 School Captains

Captains:  Sidney Mann & Peyton Gippel

Vice Captains:  Baylen Etheridge & Mackenzie Stevenson

2026 House Captains

MacKillop:  Alby Johns & Ariana Rogers

Chisholm:   Flynn Barrett & Audrey Preston

Therry:  Chase Stevens & Alice Nguyen

Kennedy:  Maison Smith & Ella Callcott

Congratulations to all of our 2026 leaders and all students who engaged in our leadership program. We look forward to the positive impact you will make throughout the coming year.

Celebrating Our PM Benchmark Growth

We are thrilled to acknowledge the strong, upward trend in our PM Benchmark results across Kindergarten to Year 6. In 2023, our end-of-year data showed 72% of students achieving expected benchmarks, rising again in 2024 to 74%.

What is most exceptional, however, is our 2025 performance. By the end of Week 7, our students have already achieved an impressive 77%, surpassing previous end-of-year results. This reflects the collective commitment of our teachers, the consistency of our teaching and learning in English and the hard work of our students.

This early achievement positions us for our strongest year yet and is an outstanding testament to the dedication and expertise of our whole school team.

Multipurpose Court Update

The new multipurpose court has unfortunately sustained damage caused by unknown individuals attempting to break in. Repairs are already underway, however, this setback will delay the planned opening. Thank you for being so understanding as we work to have it ready as soon as possible.

Social Media Ban - eSafety Commissioner Advice

The eSafety Commissioner has published a helpful Social Media Age Restrictions Hub. This includes advice for young people, families, and educators. As the social media age restrictions take effect on the 10th December, we encourage you to explore this valuable online resource.

Until next week,

Keep Smiling,

Alison Hatton