Final Week of Term: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Dear Naranga Families,
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new (Acting) Assistant Principal at Naranga. It is an absolute privilege to step into this role and support our wonderful students, staff, and school community.
A little about me – I have been a part of Naranga for almost 6 years, working in the Upper Junior section of the school as a classroom teacher followed by the Junior sub-school coordinator role. Throughout my time here, I have been passionate about fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. I look forward to working closely with our teachers, students, and families to ensure that every child continues to thrive both academically and socially.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or just to say hello! I am always happy to chat and work together to make Naranga the best it can be for our students.
As we wrap up Term 1, I want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, and families for a fantastic start to the school year. It has been a busy and rewarding term, and we are so proud of everything our students have achieved! Throughout the term, students have settled into the routines and expectations of school, fostering positive connections with staff and their fellow students, displaying our four school values of Safe, Respectful, Responsible, Learners. It has been wonderful to see friendships flourish and a strong sense of community grow across all classrooms. Our staff are continually amazed by the friendships students are forming and the incredible progress they have made in numeracy and literacy. Their hard work and enthusiasm for learning have been truly inspiring!
Student Success – Careers Day
We are incredibly proud of our two Year 12 students who recently represented the school at a Careers Expo, where they met with industry leaders and explored future employment opportunities. This was a fantastic experience, and we look forward to seeing them take the next steps in their career journeys!
Exciting Programs in Term 2
Next term, we have several exciting therapy and learning interventions planned:
• Body Safety Program for Upper Junior and Senior students, equipping them with essential skills for personal safety.
• Drug and Alcohol Education for our Pathways students, providing important knowledge about making safe and informed choices.
• Animal Therapy, offering students the benefits of interacting with trained therapy animals.
• Excursions to ‘We Rock the Spectrum’ in Somerville, promoting sensory-friendly play and movement.
Upper Junior Day Camp Week – May 2025
Our Upper Junior students will have an exciting Day Camp Week in May, including three fantastic excursions:
• A visit to Healesville Sanctuary to explore Australia’s unique wildlife.
• A fun-filled bowling trip.
• A visit to Illuka Retreat in Shoreham, where students will engage in outdoor learning and adventure activities.
Exciting News Coming in Term 2!
Next term, we will be announcing some very exciting news about the official opening of our brand-new building and Junior School playground! We can’t wait to share more details with you soon.
We wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable two-week break and we look forward to another exciting term ahead!
School will resume on Tuesday, 22nd April, as Monday, 21st April, is a public holiday. Please also note that the first week back will be a short one due to ANZAC Day on Friday, 25th April. On Thursday 24th of April we will hold our annual ANZAC Day service. Parents are welcome to attend, we request to please be here by mid day. As after mid day school gates will be closed for traffic management.
Wishing you all a wonderful and relaxing break,
Susana Leiva
(Acting) Assistant Principal