Principal's Update

Angelika Ireland

Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA)

In the 2025/26 Victorian budget, it was announced that there was an allocation of $10 million for planning for future upgrades at 20 schools. Our school, Greenvale PS, was identified as one of those 20 schools. This initial phase is a planning stage only and will deliver a concept design for future construction/renovation.  The VSBA will work closely with schools to support this planning stage. Allocation for further funding for construction/renovation would be in a future Victorian budget.

Removal of portables

During the next holiday break, two of the portables closest to our BER building are being removed from our school site.

On the weekend of the 5th & 6th July, the asbestos will be removed from the portables, followed by a crane lifting them out and over the existing buildings. No-one is to be in the existing buildings whilst the works are in progress.

Once removed, the grounds under the portables will be re-established as outdoor spaces.

Coming Soon.......Student Led Conferences

Traditional Parent Teacher Conferences are an opportunity for the parents and the teacher to meet and discuss the Semester 1 report. Student Led Conference are a little different. They are an opportunity for students to reflect on and discuss evidence of their learning and growth by presenting work samples to their parents in a teacher-supported discussion. 

There are many benefits to Student Led Conferences, such as:

• Students learn to be an effective and confident presenter. Student Led Conferences are led by the student from start to finish. The student explains to their parents and teachers what they are achieving, what they are struggling with, and what they need to succeed.

   

• Students take responsibility for their own learning and learn how to advocate for themselves in a highly supported, risk free environment by setting goals. An essential part of Student Led Conferences is the practical skill of goal development that the student must take part in to start the process. When goals are created by the student, they will likely take a personal interest in achieving and monitoring these goals. 

   

• Promoting collaboration between home and school. Students will discuss their goals and what they need to do at school and at home to achieve these goals. Students feel supported as everyone is working together to ensure they are successful in achieving their future goals. Everyone present is also celebrating the learning and growth they have already demonstrated. 

Student Led Conferences will look a little different in each year level. Teachers will be working with students to prepare them for an age-appropriate conference. For example, Foundation teachers will highly support and guide their students. Year 5 and 6 teachers may only have to provide their students with a prompt. Older students will have more autonomy and responsibility, and younger students may have more teacher structure.

Using the School Crossing - Student Safety

It seems that some drivers are not taking due care around our school crossings in particular in the morning drop off.

Concerns are: -

• Stopping too close to the crossing in the No Standing zones when dropping off their child.
• Not stopping when the crossing supervisor walks onto the crossing with the STOP sign.
• Driving over the crossing before it is totally clear of students and the crossing supervisor.

Food for Thought:

Regards

Angelika Ireland