From the Principal's Desk

Term 3- the one with all the germs!

It is only fitting that I begin this week's newsletter with a reminder to all families to continue to practice with their children the essentials that help keeps us a little safer from germs during this continuing cold weather. Washing hands, sanitising, keeping warm at school and staying home if unwell are a few steps that help. Currently I am writing this newsletter from home as I recover from Influenza A despite having had the flu shot! I can confirm that it is a nasty bug that I wouldn't wish on anyone. There are quite a few students absent this week across classrooms so let's hope that the warmer weather arrives soon and we can kiss this winter a fond good bye.

Naplan Results 2025

It was with great pleasure at our school council meeting this week that we shared some amazing results for the students at our school in Years 3 and 5. Across the board in all but one area, the students achieved a notable amount of growth and are sitting above our similar and network schools. 

When Naplan results are released, students are ranked in proficiencies- Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs Additional Support. The snapshot of some results I am sharing with you today are percentages of students in the top proficiencies- Exceeding and Strong and are painting a clear picture that the work that is happening in our school is targeted, takes into account how our students learn best and is based on latest research with the release of the new Victorian Teaching and Learning Model.

Year 3 

Reading- 2024 50% to 2025 70% in exceeding and strong

Spelling- 2024 50% to 2025 63% in exceeding and strong

Numeracy- 2024 59% to 2025 68% in exceeding and strong

Year 5 

Reading- 2024 72% to 2025 82% in exceeding and strong

Writing- 2024 78% to 2025 86% in exceeding and strong

Numeracy- 2024 68% to 2025 79% in exceeding and strong

Strong results for our school and well done to all the students who participate in Naplan this year. All individual Naplan results were sent home with families earlier this term. If your child is in Year 3 or 5 and you did not receive yours, please contact our office.

100 Days of Prep

Congratulations to our amazing Prep students for 2025! 100 days wiser, 100 days smarter and what a fantastic day they had dressing up as 100 year old humans! We thank the families for supporting this day and allowing the students to get in the spirit and celebrate their achievements so far in their educational journey.

Upcoming Events-

Book Week- get your costumes ready- book week parade Friday 22nd August from 9:15am. All families welcome to stay!

Moriac House Spelling Bee- all families welcome to attend the grand final!

Pupil Free Day- Wednesday 20th August

Working Bee

Please see below the flier for our upcoming working bee which has been coordinated by our PNF group. If you would like to get involved, can spare some time, please see the details below including the email address to register your attendance.

We thank our PNF crew for all the work they do in this space as well as fundraising and events! 

Stay warm and have a lovely weekend,

Mel