Principal's Report
We, at Miners Rest Primary School, would like to acknowledge the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation.
We pay our respects and thank the Wadawurrung people.
May we share your land. We promise to look after it, as well as the animals and people too.
Welcome back!
It is with great excitement that we welcome all of our students and families back to school for 2024. We hope that all of our families have had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday and that you are as ready for school to start as the staff are. Lots to look forward to throughout the year, including our School Review in Term Two.
Staffing
We welcome Matthew Smith back to the team as Leading Teacher as well as a number of other staff joining the team in 2024…
Mr Troy Brown – STEM teacher
Mrs Linda Duke – increasing her time in Performing Arts
Miss Shauna Muller – Year 1/2 teacher in M4
Miss Jaymie Haire – Year 1/2 teacher in M5
We are also very fortunate to have secured more staff in Education Support including…
Lana McDougall and Breanna Tauschke
Congratulations
Speaking about new members to the team, we also proudly and excitedly congratulate Laura Boadle and her husband, Andrew on the arrival of baby Jack Ryan Boadle on December 29. The family are all doing well, and we are looking forward to meeting baby Jack later in the term.
Assessments
We thank our families for taking the time to book in and attend a very important assessment session at school prior to returning to school tomorrow. These assessments allow our teachers to spend some time with individual children, allow for children to see their 2024 learning environment and provide each teacher with vital information to support learning at the specific need of each child, in literacy and/or numeracy.
Assembly
On Friday afternoon we will host our Badge Presentation Ceremony for our 2024 School Leaders. The assembly will commence at 2:30pm. We warmly invite all families to this important occasion. Please note that Junior School Councillors will be presented with their badges once the election process has taken place for these leadership positions.
Smoking Ceremony
A Smoking Ceremony will be held to start the school year on Monday February 5 at 9:15 am. The purpose of this special ceremony is to acknowledge First Nations People and the traditional custodians of the land on which our school stands, the Wathaurong People of the Kulin Nation. The Smoking Ceremony also assists in the cleansing of the area and the people, promoting the protection and the wellbeing of our school community and visitors.
Hats
Just a reminder to all of our families that the Department of Education requires school staff and students to wear a broad-brimmed hat from September 1 until April 30. We ask that you support your child to bring a named broad-brimmed hat from Thursday. Children without a hat from Monday, February 5 will need to play in a designated, shaded space in the playground. We thank you for your support in ensuring your child is sun safe at school.
Homework Policy
The Miners Rest Primary School Homework Policy will be available via the school website from Monday February 5, and is also available in hard copy at the School Administration Office.
Calendar of Events
Please take the time to review the calendar of events in each newsletter – this space will be updated throughout the term to reflect opportunities for community engagement, special events that your child may be experiencing at school, curriculum days etc. Involving our community in our school is a priority for 2024 – keep your eyes out for the many opportunities we will offer.
What’s coming up?
Stay tuned for more information on…
Connect-Ed
Volunteer Induction Session
Term One Learning Celebration
Ball Sports
Athletics Day
I am thoroughly looking forward to the year ahead!
Kylie Nissen