Principal Class News
Term 2 Wrap Up
What a term it has been! Term 2 has seen us commemmorate ANZAC day, we have had a hugely successful host of Mother's Day events, Parent Helper Induction sessions, a variety of sporting events including state swimming, netball clinics, Gr 3/4 swimming program, District Aths, Division Cross Country as well as Regional Cross Country and next week Lightening Prem starts for the Grade 5/6 students! We have also had Reconcilliation Week, St John's First Aid for all students as well as Reports with Student Led and Parent Teacher Conferences next week! It has certainly been a jam-packed term. I can't wait for Crazy Hair Day next Friday- this is always a day I look forward seeing the creative hair styles throughout the school.
Update on suspension and expulsion powers from DET
Our school is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all students and staff. You may be aware of recent changes announced to suspension and expulsion powers that will be available to Victorian principals from day one of Term 3, (Monday 21 July 2025).
We know that students’ behaviour outside of school, particularly online, can sometimes impact the safety of students and staff at school.
In exceptional circumstances, principals of Victorian government schools will be able suspend or expel students for behaviour that occurs outside of school grounds and/or hours including online, if it poses a significant danger to the safety and wellbeing of students or staff.
These powers apply only to serious incidents where there is a clear and close connection to the school and the behaviour of a student outside of school unreasonably impacts the safety and wellbeing of students or staff at school, and their ability to learn or work. Please note:
· They do not apply to behaviours unrelated to the school or school community.
· They only apply to behaviour which occurs from Monday 21 July 2025 onwards.
NB- The Regional Director must be notified, and approval sought before these powers can be envoked.
Suspension and expulsion will remain measures of last resort – our primary approach continues to focus on proactive and positive behaviour support, including working with you to teach students the behaviours we expect of them, in school and in life.
Thank you for your continued support as we work in partnership to educate and support our young people.
Breakfast Club- Change of Days
In Term 3 Breakfast Club will now be available on Thursday & Fridays@8:30am, Main Building, Student Kitchen.
The first day back will be Friday 25th July.
Celebrating Our Student Results
We have received some wonderful preliminary data for both the Attitudes to School Survey (Gr 4-6 students) as well as our NAPLAN results. Along with our teacher judgements, as seen in your child's reports, we have made significant gains this year in all areas! Certainly lots to celebrate when the final results come out!! I am so proud of our kids, and love that they feel happy and safe at school, which is positively impacting their learning, and the ability of our teachers to provide high quality teaching!
Donut Morning Tea for 100 Positive Points!
I can't wait to celebrate the great work of our 100 point club next Wednesday (or Thursday for our Grade 5 and 6 students due to Lightening Prem). It is great that the kids are showing positive steps towards their learning goals and showing achievement in following all of our school expectations! I am so excited to share in the sugary fun! More celebrations for our 150 and 200 point club will happen early in Term 3.
Have a fantastic school holiday break, and we will see you at the beginning of Term 3 for another great term ahead!
Cate