Assistant 

Principal News Flash 

Stephanie Torchia & Dan Moloney 

2024 Principals' Association for Specialist Schools (PASS) Awards

A huge congratulations to the JSA Wellbeing Team comprising of Stacie Herman (Mental Health Practitioner), Kaylah Defeudis (NDIS Navigator) and Nina Cerantonio (Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader) who are the recipients for the 2024 PASS Outstanding Team Award! 

The staff graciously received their award on Friday 22nd November at Marvel Stadium in front of the community of specialist schools across Victoria. 

Our Wellbeing Team have been recognised at a state level, for their commitment and contributions towards the implementation of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) interventions to support student wellbeing outcomes. 

The JSA school community are so proud of their work and for demonstrating exemplary practice within the field of special education! 

Attendance Reminder

As our department often say, 'Everyday Counts: School is better when you're here.'

We remind our students and their families that, to improve and grow in your learning, we need you at school as often as possible. We are committed to sustaining a positive partnership with families; understanding any challenges you face and do what we can to support your needs that help your child/ren come to school.

We ask that you sustain regular communication with your child's teacher both day to day and during scheduled SSG meetings so that you can work together to maximise your child's attendance and ongoing learning needs throughout the year. 

Beyond occasional non-attendance, a range of school-based, tailored supports are there for these families. Members of our leadership team, may make contact with families to provide more intensive supports, to overcome specific barriers to your child's attendance.

Stephanie Torchia, our AP (Wellbeing and Inclusion) oversees the Wellbeing Team that select, implement and monitor progress appropriate supports for each family.