Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
I cannot believe how quickly the term (and year) is flying by!
We are well past the halfway mark of term two, and as we move further into term two, we can notice that the cooler weather has certainly arrived! We kindly ask families to ensure children are dressed appropriately for the changing conditions. Warm layers, jackets, and beanies help keep our children comfortable and ready to learn. Please also ensure that all uniform items are clearly named—this helps us quickly return any misplaced belongings and reduces the volume of items in lost property.
Today’s pupil-free day was a valuable opportunity for our teaching staff to dedicate time to writing mid-year student reports. These reports reflect your child’s progress and development and are a testament to the hard work and commitment of both staff and students throughout the semester.
Prep 2026 enrolments are now open! If you have a younger child starting school next year or know someone who does, we are running school tours every Monday. These tours offer a fantastic opportunity to see our vibrant learning community in action. It fills us with great pride to showcase our school and all that we offer.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to ask people to consider donating blood. I was a regular blood donor for many years, but due to uncooperative veins can no longer donate. Instead, I am now raising awareness of the importance of blood donation. Our amazing Business Managers, Maddi and Alyssa, recently rolled up their sleeves to help save lives!
Five reasons to donate blood.
Your blood can save lives. It can become a lifesaving habit. Cold and flu season can cause a drop in Australia’s blood supply.
Good habits can be hard to form, but this could be the most important habit you ever create. One in three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime. Chances are, that includes someone close to you. Maybe they needed it to help them fight a tough illness such as cancer, or when they were going through surgery — or maybe they are one of the thousands who need blood during pregnancy and childbirth. You could make a real difference regularly, to someone just like Ismaeel: Dear Donors: from boy in a bubble to unstoppable bubbly boy | Lifeblood
- Giving blood looks good — literally.
That’s right: a blood donation bandage makes you more attractive. Well, sort of. It’s a quick (and surprisingly easy) way to show the world how generous you are without bragging. And who isn’t drawn to a generous person? We’re not just making it up; Lifeblood did the research.
- Australia is changing, and so are our blood types.
Did you know certain blood types are more common in certain parts of the world? About half of people living in Australia today were either born overseas, or have a parent born overseas. With the changes to our population come different blood types, and even some rare ones. A diverse population means we need diverse donors to help out (and you could be one).
- Snacks
Need we say more? But, if the mere mention of snacks isn’t enough, you should also know that Lifeblood supports Australian suppliers and has a huge range of options. Feel like an old-fashioned sausage roll? No worries. Or is a vegan slice more your style? Not a problem. Replenish after your donation with your favourite kind of tasty treat.
- You can get your whole family and friends involved.
Donating alone is great, but sharing such an important moment with friends or family is even better. Nothing beats the feeling of saving lives together. And it’s even better with Lifeblood Teams. So when you next give blood, check to see if you can join our school’s Lifeblood Team.
Your local blood donor centre is located at 7 Bridge Street Werribee.
To book an appointment to give blood: Download the ‘DonateBlood’ app, or book an appointment online or if you would like talk, call Australian Red Cross Lifeblood on 13 14 95.
Thank you all for your continued support and engagement
Nadia ~ principal
Sarah, Alana, Gemma, Adam, Ali, Stephen, and Missy ~ assistant principals