Principal's News Flash
Corinne Pupillo
Dear parents, carers and friends of the school community,
The weather is improving and it's great to see students enjoying some of the outdoor recreation spaces. I encourage you to support your child to bring a sun hat to school to protect them from the UV rays particularly as not all our recreational spaces have complete shade. The school has a severe weather policy which is enacted in certain situations. If you would like to view our extreme weather policy or any other operational policy, please contact the office or check out the schools website
https://www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/policies/
Bunnings BBQ - Raising funds for stage lighting for the Performing Arts
On Saturday 26 October, 14 family members and staff joined the fundraising team for a fun day at Broadmeadows Bunnings. Cooking copious amounts of sausages and onions, serving the community of Broadmeadows and surrounds.
Shout out to the following volunteers, I am so grateful to the following for their wonderful support. I know I had a lovely time connecting with the locals from Broady on a beautiful sunny day as well as raising funds for the students. This fundraiser event raised approximately $2,000 which is wonderful.
Glenroy Lions Club Auxiliary - for their donation of sausages and onions.
Broadmeadows Bunnings - for the community partnership we've had since 2006.
Family
- Kristen Bellerini (Fundraising Co-ordinator)
- Deb Brereton
- Chris Ernst (School Council - Vice President)
- Radha Fayad
- Nass Fayad
- Marissa Griffiths (former parent)
- Michelle Owen
- Micheal L
- Lisa Sette (School Council President)
Staff
- Mary Boutros
- Denise Clarke
- Daniel Moloney
- Stephanie Torchia
Communication with Staff Policy
Jacana School for Autism understands the importance of providing helpful and timely responses to common enquiries from parents and carers. To ensure that members of our school community are directed to the most appropriate person to assist them, the information below outlines key contacts for common queries:
- to report a student absence, please contact Absence Line on 0439 114 197
- to report any urgent issues relating to a student on a particular day, please contact the general office on 9309 6258
- to discuss dual enrolment, contact: Amanda Hollway | amanda.hollway@education.vic.gov.au
- to discuss a student’s academic progress, health or wellbeing, please contact your child’s classroom teacher/ sub school leader.
- Primary Sub School Leader: Michelle Davies | michelle.davies2@education.vic.gov.au
- Middle Years Sub School Leader: Sarah Hill | sarah.hill2@education.vic.gov.au
- Secondary Sub School Leader: Bill Vasilevski |bill.vasilevski@educaiton.vic.gov.au
For enquiries regarding camps and excursions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
To make a complaint, please contact the Principal/Assistant Principals on 9309 6258.
- Principal: Corinne Pupillo | Corinne.pupillo@education.vic.gov.au
- Assistant Principal: Stephanie Torchia | Stephanie.torchia@education.vic.gov.au
- Assistant Principal: Daniel Moloney | Daniel.moloney@education.vic.gov.au
Please also refer to our Complaints Policy, available on the school website
https://www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/policies/management/
- to report a potential hazard or incident on the school site, please contact OHS Manager Nominee Mary Boutros on 9309 6258 or mary.boutros@education.vic.gov.au
- for parent payments, please contact the general office on 9309 6258
- for all other enquiries, please contact our Office on 9309 6258
Term 4 PUPIL FREE Days
- Monday 4 November: Teacher - Professional Practice Day / Education Support Staff - Professional Development
- Friday 13 December - Preparation for Transition Week [Monday 16 - Friday 20 December]
Virtual School Tour
Our virtual school tour has been updated to include the new Yaluk Building and is live on our school website. Please check it out and refer any members of the community to our page.
https://www.jacanaschoolforautism.vic.edu.au/
School Council
Our final School Council Meeting for 2024 will be held Thursday 05 December 2024.
| MEMBER | POSITION |
| Corinne Pupillo | Executive Officer (Principal) /corinne.pupillo@education.vic.gov.au |
| Lisa Sette | Community Representative & President / lisa.sette@education.vic.gov.au |
| VACANCY | Community Representative |
| Paul Malavisi | Parent Representative |
| Mark Mansfield | Parent Representative |
| Chris Ernst | Parent Representative |
| Michelle Owen | Parent Representative |
| Andrew McDonough | Parent Representative |
| Jay Murali | Parent Representative |
| Stephanie Torchia | DE Representative |
| Daniel Moloney | DE Representative |
School Council Sub-Committee Representatives
- Finance Sub Committee Representative - Mark Mansfield
- School Infrastructure Sub Committee Representative – Dr Denise Clarke
- Fundraising Sub Committee Representative – Kristen Ballerini
Unwell students
If your child is presenting with cold and flu like symptoms we kindly ask families to keep your child at home if they are experiencing symptoms. In the event that your child tests positive on a RAT for COVID, we strongly recommend a 5 day period of recovery in this case.
Each morning when students are getting ready for school, I ask that you be mindful of how your child is presenting. If they/he/she is feeling/looking/acting unusual or is complaining of being unwell please take them to the doctor. Minimising the cross-infection will assist in reducing the risk of spreading bugs and viruses.
All student absences can be made through the dedicated student absence notification number. Text the student's name, room number and reason for absence.
Make sure you have the student absence notification number saved in your contacts:
Student absence line: 0439 114 197
Reminder: Our newsletter is published each fortnight and will provide you with important information about the school and events that may be of interest to you. I encourage you to read the newsletter that will be sent home via your home email, on the school's Facebook and Instagram Page, Seesaw or on the school's website.
JSA also has a Facebook and Instagram Page. Please like and follow our pages.