Principal News
TEACHER STOPWORK
Thanks to parents/carers for making changes to keep their child/ren at home on Tuesday as we were significantly impacted, with the majority of staff (teachers and education support staff) not available onsite. A big thanks to those parents/carers who informed us their child/ren would and would not be attending. Let’s hope a new Victorian Government Schools Agreement is reached soon.
SCHOOL VALUES - RISE (Responsibility, Inspiration, Strength, Empathy)
We have high expectations for students and staff to demonstrate our values. Each time a staff member sees a student showing our RISE values, they will be acknowledged through a stamp in their diary. If they receive ten stamps, they get a leaf. Once they have three leaves, they receive a RISE Award and Zooper Dooper! To date, we have presented RISE Awards to 61 students. That means that each of these 61 students have demonstrated our RISE values 30 times each! This is fantastic, as this helps the school to provide a fun and safe environment and a positive climate for learning.
MATHS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
On Wednesday four teachers and I attended a session with staff from our Network of schools to learn strategies allowing all students to be successful in Maths, as well as how to extend their learning.
GLASSES FOR KIDS (GFK)
Thanks to the families who completed the online consent from by Wednesday 25th March. The closing date has been extended to Friday 1st May as the optometrists will be visiting the school on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th May.
Use this link to access the online consent form: GFK online consent form
Use this link to download PDF consent form:
ASSEMBLY/EASTER HAT PARADE
Everyone is welcome to attend our end of term Assembly on Thursday 2nd April from 9.15am - 10.00am. To have some fun, everyone is welcome to make an Easter hat at home and bring it to school to wear at the parade. We will also be awarding cross country certificates at this time.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Our team of parent representatives Jessica Craven, Lauren Bennett, Christiana Brown, Deanne Titler, Bethany Ha, Rikki Bee, Morgann Turnock and Natalie Swaine along with Department representatives Emma Graham, Brett Greenwood, Michaela Bird and Murray Surkitt (Executive Officer) met on Wednesday. Below is a summary.
We monitored the school’s financial position to check it remains financially viable.
We reviewed an Out of School Hours Care report produced by Sheridan.
A principal report was shared, including progress regarding implementation of the schools 2026 Annual Implementation Plan.
The 2025 Annual Report was presented and approved. It will soon appear on our school website.
A Buildings and Grounds report was presented. This included the planned installation of six internal walls/doors in the Prep-2 building. These are scheduled to be installed during the upcoming school holiday period.
A teacher Professional Practice Day (pupil free day) was approved for Friday 5th June.
We discussed Curriculum Days (pupil free days). The school has two of these days remaining, with dates and focus yet to be set.
END OF TERM DISMISSAL
With the term concluding on Thursday 2nd April, students will be dismissed at 2.30pm.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Overall, we’ve had a positive term. Thanks to staff for their efforts to support the students with their learning and wellbeing. Thanks to the students for being a wonderful group of young people to work with. Thanks also the parents/carers/community members for supporting the school. May everyone have a great break! Term two begins on Monday 20th April.