Principal's News Flash
Corinne Pupillo
2025 SCHOOL THEME: EMBEDDING INCLUSIVE PRACTICES TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND WELLBEING.
When we implement inclusive practices, students feel welcomed, supported, valued and will also empower parent/carer voice and collaboration.
Dear parents, carers and friends of the school community
Welcome back, everyone! I hope that you all enjoyed the school holidays and spending time with family and friends.
I would like to acknowledge and thank all of those who are diligently working behind the scenes to provide the rich educational experience our students deserve. I would also like to make a special mention of the teaching teams who have been completing formative and summative assessments which inform your child's Personalised Learning Support Plan which was sent home to parents and carers at the end of the last term.
Term 2 Student Support Group Meetings
The term Student Support Group (SSG) meetings are a vital way to support students learning and well-being development. SSG meetings will be conducted after school again this term. The aims of the Student Support Group are to:
ensure that those with the most knowledge of, and responsibility for the student, work together to establish shared goals for the student's educational future;
plan reasonable adjustments for the student to access the curriculum;
provide educational planning that is ongoing throughout the student's life;
and monitor the progress of the student.
Parents/carers will be given the opportunity to meet from 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm in weeks 4, 5 and 6 (Monday 12 May – Thursday 29 May ). Staff are also looking forward to continuing to build positive relationships with families in order to best meet the needs of your child/ren.
Staffing Update
At the end of Term 1 we farewelled classroom teacher Chris Laing (middle years) and Michelle Davies, (Primary Sub School Leader) and Lydia Lee, (Senior Speech Therapist) will be moving on as well. Michelle's last day at JSA is today and Lydia's last day will be Friday 9 May. On behalf of JSA, I'd like to thank both staff for their contributions to our community. We wish them all the best in their new role.
A warm welcome to the recent appointment of new staff, it's great to have you all on board.
- Sean Procko - Senior Secondary Sub School Leader
- Stephanie Augello - Learning Specialist
- Oledia Dawod - Classroom Teacher
- Neha Sharma - Teacher Aide
- Sazia Huq - Teacher Aide
- Blaise Neale - Teacher Aide
Mother's Day
To all the significant "mum' figures out there. I hope you have a wonderful day on Sunday 11 May. A special shout out to our fundraising team for organising the mother's day stall this year. Students always love to choose the perfect gift for there significant mum. The Mother's Day stall will operate on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 May.
School Council
| MEMBER | POSITION |
| Corinne Pupillo | Executive Officer (Principal) /corinne.pupillo@education.vic.gov.au |
| Lisa Sette | Community Representative & President / lisa.sette@education.vic.gov.au |
| VACANCY | Community Representative |
| Paul Malavisi | Parent Representative |
| Mark Mansfield | Parent Representative |
| Chris Ernst | Parent Representative |
| Savana Bahjat | Parent Representative |
| Andrew McDonough | Parent Representative |
| Abdul Quadir Amir Memon | Parent Representative |
| Mary Boutros | DE Representative |
| Daniel Moloney | DE Representative |
School Council Sub-Committee Representatives
Finance Sub Committee Representative - Mark Mansfield
School Infrastructure Sub Committee Representative – Mary Boutros
Fundraising Sub Committee Representative – Fiona Micelotta
Unwell students
If your child is presenting with cold and flu like symptoms we kindly ask families to keep your child at home if they are experiencing symptoms.
Each morning when students are getting ready for school, I ask that you be mindful of how your child is presenting. If they/he/she is feeling/looking/acting unusual or is complaining of being unwell please take them to the doctor. Minimising the cross-infection will assist in reducing the risk of spreading bugs and viruses.
All student absences can be made through the dedicated student absence notification number. Text the student's name, room number and reason for absence.
Make sure you have the student absence notification number saved in your contacts:
Student absence line: 0439 114 197
Reminder: Our newsletter is published each fortnight and will provide you with important information about the school and events that may be of interest to you. I encourage you to read the newsletter that will be sent home via your home email, on the school's Facebook and Instagram Page, Seesaw or on the school's website.
JSA also has a Facebook and Instagram Page. Please like and follow our pages.
https://www.facebook.com/JacanaSchoolforAutism
https://www.instagram.com/jacana.school/
School Website