Principal's Report

Shop for your School

Thank you to our families who shopped at Gateway during the “Shop for your School” campaign. 

We are excited to announce that we won finished in 2nd place and won $2500 for the school! Our winnings have gone to pay for a new long jump pit cover.  For many years we have had no cover over our pit causing much unwanted debris mixing in with the sand. Now it will be kept clean and debris free and ready and able to be used for athletics practice and PE classes. Thanks everyone that helped by shopping and uploading those receipts.

Year 5 Camp

What a fantastic three days away at Year 5 Camp! Despite a little rain challenging us on the first afternoon, the students embraced a range of exciting activities, including climbing a vertical wall, frisbee golf, initiative games and, one of my personal favourites, archery. Set in a picturesque location on the banks of the Tarago River and surrounded by state forest, we were treated to beautiful scenery, the peaceful sounds of the river and even kangaroos hopping past in the mornings and evenings. One of the real highlights was seeing students push themselves beyond their comfort zones, overcome their fears and hesitations, and experience the huge smiles that come with achieving something they never thought they could do. A big thank you to the staff and parent helpers who gave up their time to make this experience possible. I have also appreciated the lovely emails from parents acknowledging their efforts. Taking students away on camp is a huge commitment, but one that brings so many wonderful experiences, memories and opportunities for growth. Thank you to everyone involved!

Parent Feedback Forum

A big thank you to the small but passionate group of parents who joined us for our Parent Feedback Sessions last Monday. It was fantastic to hear your thoughts and feedback on the many programs and events we have enjoyed throughout the 2026 school year. We loved hearing some fresh ideas for fundraising, along with suggestions for small tweaks and improvements that could make some of our already great events even better. We know we are not perfect and are always looking for ways to grow and improve, and hearing directly from our families is such an important part of that process. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to sit down and chat with the Principal Team. We genuinely value your input, ideas and ongoing support, and appreciate your willingness to help make our school community even better.

Two-day Bullying response expectation

From Term 1, 2027, schools must initiate a response to reported bullying within two school days. This does not require the investigation to be completed within that timeframe. Schools should acknowledge the concern, consider any immediate safety needs and commence the response process, with further time taken where necessary to understand and address the matter appropriately. 

As a result of this, we have updated our school’s bullying policy and this is published on the website.  If you have any questions or feedback in response to this, please contact the school.

Step-Up Program

We will shortly be commencing our annual Step Up Program, an important part of our ongoing work to ensure students experience a smooth and positive transition from one year level to the next. We understand that change can sometimes bring a little anxiety or uncertainty about what lies ahead, so the program provides students with a taste of what to expect in the coming year. It is a great opportunity to learn about some of the programs, activities and events they will experience, as well as meet and work with different teachers and classmates. Towards the end of the year, students will also have the opportunity to meet their 2027 class teacher, helping them feel more comfortable, confident and excited about the year ahead.

Have a wonderful fortnight,

Nicola Pepper