Principal Appreciation Day 2026

Principal Appreciation Day

Friday, 7 August, was Principal Appreciation Day. To celebrate, each of our classrooms presented an award to Mr Garner or Mrs Macdonald at our assembly on Friday 14th August.

This was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the leadership, dedication and care that both Mr Garner and Mrs Macdonald bring to our school community. Through their commitment, they support our students, guide and encourage staff, and help create positive learning environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are grateful for all that they do to lead, support and inspire our school community.

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Mr Garner 

For making our school a safe and happy place to be. 

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Mr Garner

For making our school community feel safe, happy and excited to learn. You make our school a better place to be.

1/2M

Mr Garner

For being a kind, caring and a hard-working Principal. Thank you for helping us come to school in the mornings and letting us share things with you. We love your jokes and how approachable you are! Keep up the great work.

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Mrs Macdonald 

For looking after all the children in our school, showing a positive attitude by sharing her smiley face with us, and offering solutions to problems that we have. We are so lucky to have you in our school!

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Mr Garner

For showing our school value of community in all that you do. You are there for us when we need you. We thoroughly enjoy your sense of humour, how you check in on us and join in with our games.

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Mr Garner

For the way you encourage us to come to school ready to learn. We love that you join in with our games in the yard – shooting hoops, kicking the footy and even playing Four Square! You always make us smile. We also appreciate the way you lead by example and show our school value of Care by looking after us and helping to keep our school clean. Keep it up, Mr Garner!

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Mrs Macdonald

For demonstrating our school value of Care by always looking out for others, listening to our students and staff, and making everyone feel valued and supported. Your kindness, empathy and willingness to help, create a positive school community where everyone feels they belong. Thank you for leading with care every day!

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Mrs Macdonald

For always being a caring and fair presence in our school. You have helped us both in the classroom and on the footy field by treating us fairly and taking the time to understand our needs. Thank you for helping us solve our problems, listening to us, and respecting our point of view. Thank you for never judging us and for understanding that we are still growing and learning, especially when we make mistakes. You always support us to make things right and learn from our mistakes. We really appreciate your kindness, patience, and support. Thank you for always being there for us.

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Mr Garner 

For showing care towards students by cheering them up using his "unique" sense of humour.