Principal's Message

Jackson School is a collaborative learning community for all. We aim to develop independence through safety, respect and responsibility. We aspire to offer authentic, quality educational experiences that develop futures, create opportunities and inspire student potential; enabling our students to be valued and contributing members of the wider community. We share and celebrate our successes and achievements.   

The Issue Highlights

• Winter Fete
• Attendance Matters
• Staff Planning Days
• Car Park Safety and Reminders
• SchoolTV
• Students of the Week from our PBIS rewards system.
• Showcase of students' learning from across the school in Primary and Secondary
• Health and Wellbeing information to support you and your child.
• Community news including from Jackson OSHC provider TheirCare.
• School Dates -For the most up-to-date calendar dates, always refer to the Xuno Calendar in your Parent Portal.

Dear Families,

Winter Fete

Thank you to all of the parents, carers, family members and friends who were able to join us last Friday at our Winter Fete. Despite the very chilly day we had over 120 adults attend, many with children in tow. Due to your support we raised over $3,227.00! Thank you for your contribution as always. School Council will decide how the money will be allocated. Our students displayed many of our employability skills in preparing for and running their stalls. A new and popular addition was the 'Chicken Poop Raffle'. Thank you to Helena McAloon (Leading Teacher) for your coordination of our Winter Fete and thank you to all the staff and students who made it such a wonderful day. 

Thank you to again to Rod Tobin (School Council President) and Wynstan Blinds for your generous donation of a $500 voucher for our raffle. The winner of this prize was - you guessed it - me!! I look forward to some much needed new blinds in my apartment.

Attendance Matters

We know that regular attendance can sometimes be challenging, especially when students have complex needs or medical appointments. However, we want to highlight that every day counts. When students attend school regularly, they build routines, relationships, and skills that support their learning and growth. If your child is absent for any reason, please continue to notify us, and remember, we’re here to work with you to support attendance in any way we can.

If your child is going to be away from school, we’d really appreciate it if you could let us know as soon as possible.

It’s super easy:

• just give the office a quick call on 9366 4322, or
• send us an email at Jackson.sch@education.vic.gov.au, or
• go onto Xuno to lodge an absence.

When you get in touch, please include your child’s name, class, and the reason for their absence. It helps us keep track and ensures everyone is safe and where they should be.

Staff Planning Days – Term 3 Preparation

Next week, we will be holding PLT planning days where all the grades from each cohort will meet on a given day. This gives our team valuable time to plan units of work, review student learning goals, collaborate and prepare for Term 3.  

Car Park Safety and Reminders

As you know we’ve had a few recent concerns regarding the school car park, and we have had consultants out to look at the flow and management of this area. 

We’re asking all families to please help us keep this space safe:

• The car park gates will be closed between 2:15pm and 2:55pm to manage the congestion of cars and ensure student safety
• Use designated drop-off/pick-up zones only 
• Please be extra cautious during busy times, and ensure you drive slowly through the car park

We are currently working with the local council and the Department of Education on longer-term improvements to access and traffic flow, and to ensure student safety. 

We will keep you updated.

I’d like to remind all families about SchoolTV, which is an important resource available to support the wellbeing of our students and families.

SchoolTV provides a wealth of expert information, guidance, and practical strategies on a wide range of topics relevant to today’s parenting challenges—from managing screen time and cyber safety to dealing with anxiety, resilience, and mental health.

Explore our highlighted topic " Building Resliience in Children," by going into the tab in this newsletter titled 'SchoolTV'

You can find the library of digital resources via a button on our website or by using this link. https://jacksons.vic.schooltv.me/

With only 3 weeks to go before the school holidays, I thank you once again for your continued support. 

Enjoy your weekend.

Bernadette