Deputy Principal's Report

Dear Families,

I hope you've had a great week. Thank goodness for the sunshine and warmer days. Thanks for all the effort all families went to in preparation for Italian Day yesterday. It was a magnificent celebration of our LOTE program. A huge congratulations to Signora Bassilly and to the staff and students for their hard work. 

Random Acts of Kindness

I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to the following students for their exemplary display of kindness towards others. It's truly inspiring to witness students across different year levels supporting one another and making an effort to spread kindness. Your actions make our school community a better place for everyone.

Week 5

Milla C. (5SB) For showing courtesy and respect to parishoners at the Feast of the Assumption Mass

Zali S. (1BT), Eve J. (1BT), Zoe S. (1KP), Leo A. (3IM), Alessi D. (3IM), Nicholas K. (3IM), Alex L. (3IM) and  Jack B. (3IM) For keeping our school beautiful and picking up rubbish. 

Harry Q. W. (PET) For checking on a friend when they had no one to play with. 

Sienna R. (5JD) For being a proactive and respectful class member by always assisting others when they need help

Alexandra T. (1BT) For always showing consideration to her classmates by displaying expected  classroom behaviour 

Jayden J. (6EL) For showing consideration to others on the playground 

Jack I. (1BT) For always offering to help others clean up

Antoina P. (4IS), Emma E. (4IS) and Caitlin C. (4IS) For their expert assistance with Seasons and Bounceback preparations. 

Illness

I'd like to emphasise the importance of keeping our school community safe and healthy. With the ongoing challenges posed by various illnesses, it's crucial that we all do our part to protect one another.

One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illness within our school is by ensuring that children who are unwell stay home until they are fully recovered. If your child is unwell, please keep them home. In the event of an absence, please notify the school office. 

Seasons for Growth 

​Seasons for Growth is designed for children who have experienced significant change, loss and grief in relation to family breakdown, separation, dislocation, divorce or death of a significant other. The Seasons for Growth Program consists of 8 sessions, 1 celebration session and follow up.

The sessions follow the cycle of the four seasons:

Autumn - Session 1 and 2 aim to support participants to come to terms with the reality of the loss. This season is identified by the colours orange and yellow indicating change.

Winter - Session 3 and 4 give participants the opportunity to learn about the emotions that accompany grief and how each has experienced these in their own loss. This season is identified by the colours blue and purple indicating cold and sad.

Spring - Session 5 and 6 aim to provide participants with the skills that will assist them to process their own grief. This season is identified by the colour green indicating new life.​Summer - Session 7 and 8 encourage participants to explore the ways of letting go and moving on. This season is identified by the colour red indicating flowers and good experiences.

Students who are part of the Seasons group have entered the 'Winter' segment of our program.

Best wishes to you and your families and wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead!

Joelle Diakrousis

Deputy Principal

Learning Diversity Leader