Principal's News Flash
Corinne Pupillo
Dear parents, carers and friends of the school community,
In the final three weeks of the term all classes will have a strong focus on preparing for the 2024 school performances which will be held in our new Performing Arts space (in the Yaluk Building) this year. This new space has capacity for more families and friends so make sure you don't miss this opportunity to see your child perform on the new stage with the new stage curtain. Next week has been dedicated for full dress rehearsals which will also take place in the Yaluk Gym.
Our school performance co-ordinators, Mary Boutros and Amanda Hollway have been working behind the scenes with classroom teams and students to make sure it will be a memorable occasion. Thank you to you both.
Just a friendly reminder to book your seats.
- Primary Sub School - Monday 16 September 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- Middle Sub School - Tuesday 17 September 1.30pm - 2.20pm
- Secondary Sub School - Wednesday 18 September 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Father's Day
It was great to see so many students attend and purchase a special gift for their father or special person in their life. Thank you to our fundraising team for giving their time to make sure our students had the opportunity to purchase a gift for their dad / special person.
Reminder: Don't forget the special lunch order day on Wednesday 18 September
School Saving Bonus
In Term 4 - 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.
The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.
The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.
Actions for parents and carers
Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:
- Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government schools for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
- Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.
We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:
- in October, to verify your email address
- in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus.
Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.
To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, download the School Saving Bonus Information sheet for government school parents and carers [school to attach or link doc] or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.
Staffing
Please check out the school social media pages to keep updated about newly appointed staff
This week's announcements include :
- Mia Purbrick - Classroom Teacher
- Paris Feltham - Classroom Teacher
- Beck Simmons - Wellbeing Support Officer
- Julian Smith - Music Teacher
- Cassy Wang - Speech Pathologist
A very warm welcome to these staff.
School Council News
Our next School Council meeting is Thursday, 12th September.
| 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 – 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.
https://www.facebook.com/JacanaSchoolforAutism
https://www.instagram.com/jacana.school/
Virtual School Tour
Our virtual school tour is now live on our school website. Please check it out and refer any members of the community to our page.