Acting Principal

I wanted to acknowledge the student leaders who presented at the ANZAC Day service on Thursday. They spoke well, helping to mark this solemn occasion. Emmy and Fletcher were excellent hosts, and our student leaders were well prepared.

This week I was invited to lunch by the Year 5/6 class and learnt a little about the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Program. It was great to see the whole class trying the meal and discussing what they might like to eat again. I also enjoyed the communal eating—sitting together while we ate and chatting with students, staff, and parents. I was treated to Chilli Non Carne, Polenta Chips, Salsa, Tortillas and Tacos. Whilst I enjoyed it all, the fresh, zingy salsa was my favourite. My only disappointment was having to wait a few weeks for the next lunch.

School Wide Positive Behaviour

On Monday I attended the SWPBS meeting, where students and some staff looked at data from the past month to identify positives in the school and areas we could work on. I was impressed with the students’ ability to read this data and consider possible actions and strategies they could implement to support ongoing improvement. The SWPBS tree, where students can add a leaf when they receive a positive token for Respect, Responsibility or Resilience, is blooming. It’s great to see new leaves added, just as many are falling from our deciduous trees around town.

Our positive behaviour tally so far for this term is... 140!

Farewell Marianne

Marianne Gadsby has taken a fixed-term Assistant Principal position at Rushworth P–12 College. We wish her all the best and thank her for her excellent work at Charlton. As a result, I have an expression of interest open for a Leading Teacher position until the end of the year, and an ongoing English position has also been advertised. If you know of teachers who may be interested, please share this with them.

Parent Teacher Conferences 

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday 14th May, I look forward to the opportunity to meet those of you who attend on the night. 

English Clubs

Thursday: Writer’s Club

Every Thursday during Term 2 at lunch time, Room 14.

Students in years 5 through to 10 are invited to join Ms Gadsby, Miss Smith and Miss Sprake in Room 14 for a Writer’s Club! We will provide support for writing competitions, creative writing, poetry and script writing. Bring along any current pieces you are working on, or if you are experiencing writer’s block, let us help get you started!

A Writer’s Notebook and pen will be provided.

Bring your lunch along with you.

Numbers will be limited and it’s first-in, best dressed! Please sign up using the sheet located outside the canteen.

Friday: Book Week Club 

Every Friday during Term 2 at Lunch time, in the Foyer outside Room 33 (VISCOM / Media room) 

Students in Years 7-12 are invited to join Ms Gadsby, Miss Smith and Miss Sprake in the Foyer outside Room 33 for this year’s Book Week Wall creation! We will need budding artists and creatives to help us make this year’s Book Week Wall one to remember! 

All art supplies provided.

Bring your lunch along with you.

Numbers will be limited and it’s first-in, best dressed! Please sign up using the sheet located outside the canteen.

Mother's Day Fete

Book Fair