Vice Principal Message

Autism Awareness

April is recognised worldwide as a month to promote better understanding of autism. It kicks off with the United Nations’ World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April 2026. In Australia, the focus is moving from awareness to understanding and acceptance.

Our school is committed to building understanding of autism so we can better include and support autistic students every day.

In recognition of this we would like to share some resources that support autistic students and their families.

The Department of Education has worked with organisations for autistic people and lead researchers in autism to develop new resources for schools to help us better understand, support and celebrate the strengths of autistic students. I hope you find them useful and insightful.

AllPlay Learn Inclusive School Communities: Monash University’s AllPlay Learn team has developed evidence-based guidance and resources on how to create inclusive school communities where everyone feels welcome and supported. It includes videos on engaging with other parents, using inclusive language and student resources you can share with your child or children.
Amaze has produced videos and tip sheets for parents on how to include families of autistic children.
The Art of Learning video.

Technology & Sleep Hygiene: supporting healthy habits in children and young people

Sleep is essential to our overall health. For our young people who are learning and growing at a rapid rate this is even more important. This week is National eSmart Week and the Alannah and Madeline Foundation have written an article to help us understand how technology can impact our sleep and strategies to combat this.

Below is a link to the article.

Alannah & Madeline Foundation | Technology & sleep hygiene:…

Easter

Easter is an important time of year for Christians. This year it will be celebrated from March 29 - April 1. Christians believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross on Good Friday and that he was raised from the dead on Easter Sunday.

Many families celebrate by going to church or spending time with friends and extended family. Easter eggs are exchanged or brought by the Easter Bunny as a symbol of new life. This symbol represents the new life Christians believe Jesus' death on the cross gives them.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Easter and a safe and happy holiday.

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