From our Principal

It is hard to believe that we are already four weeks into Term 1. The start of the school year is always an exciting and busy time, and 2026 has been no exception. There has been a wonderful sense of energy across the school as students have settled into their classrooms and begun building the foundations for learning in 2026 through play, communication and connection.

Our staff have worked incredibly hard over these first weeks to establish calm, predictable learning environments that support every student to feel safe and ready to learn. Clear routines, consistent expectations and a strong focus on positive relationships have ensured a smooth and successful start to the year. 

We were delighted to welcome families last Wednesday to our Meet the Classroom Team / Welcome BBQ afternoon. It was wonderful to see so many families connecting with staff and each other, strengthening the sense of community that is so important within our school.

Thank you to our families for your ongoing support. Strong partnerships between home and school make an enormous difference to student success. We look forward to continuing these important conversations and sharing more of your child’s learning journey during our Student Support Group meetings each term, beginning with the first meetings next week.

School Council Elections and Call for Nominations

We currently have two vacant parent member positions for the 2026–2028 term.

Attached documents include:

• Function of School Council
• School Council Notice of Election and Call for Nominees

• Self-Nomination Form – Parent

   

Hard copies of nomination forms are also available from the school office.

Nomination forms must be lodged at the office by 4.00pm on Monday 23 March 2026.

If you have any queries, please feel free to come and have a chat with me.

Career Expo – Wednesday 18 March

We are pleased to announce that our School Career Expo will be held on Wednesday 18 March from 3:45pm to 6:30pm at school.

Planning for life beyond school is an important part of every student’s learning journey. The Expo provides families and students with the opportunity to explore post-school pathways in a supportive and accessible environment.

A range of service providers will be attending, including supported employment services, day services, and further education and training organisations. Representatives will be available to share information and answer questions about options after school.

We strongly encourage all families to attend. Whether your child is approaching transition or in the earlier years of schooling, this is a valuable opportunity to begin conversations, build connections and plan confidently for the future.

Curriculum Day – Monday 23 March

On Monday 23 March, Teaching and Education Support staff will participate in a full-day Team Teach training session as part of our ongoing commitment to professional learning and student wellbeing.

Team Teach is a research-informed approach aligned with our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework. The training will focus on de-escalation strategies and safe, respectful responses to behaviours of concern. We are fortunate to have five accredited staff members who will lead the session, reflecting the strong internal capacity we have built across the school.

This professional learning strengthens our whole-school approach to creating safe, predictable and supportive learning environments, while ensuring consistent, proactive and relational practices across all settings.

Monday 23 March is a pupil free day.  Interchange Outer East will not be running the OHSC program on this day.