Principal's Message
by Ms Louise Reynolds
Principal's Message
by Ms Louise Reynolds
Thank you to students, staff and families for such a focused term - you have shown grit, self-regulation, teamwork and resourcefulness. I'm so proud of the efforts of our learners - from Kindy Learning Centres through to Stage 3 Grapple - I see evidence of deep learning throughout our school. Thank you too, to the parents who have set up great routines and structures this term - we appreciate your behind-the-scenes support, modelling to kids that showing-up matters and trying your best is a lived motto.
Our Celebration Assembly earlier this week was a testament to the achievements of our whole school and it was wonderful to see so many students acknowledged, and learning celebrated.
Last week 19 visitors from a range of schools came and worked with us, visiting classrooms and learning about student agency from our staff. After 2 days of learning, observations in every classroom and a range of professional discussions - Findings and Recommendations were developed for us.
I'd like to provide you with an excerpt:
"A Celebration Wall was developed to highlight the many exemplary things happening at GEPS. Network members particularly commended the:
An excerpt from the Findings & Recommendations, written by Instructional Rounds Facilitator Carolyn Wallace-Whelan on behalf of the Network.
I hope you all enjoy a nice Autumn break. School returns for students on Wednesday 26 April at 9am. We will be having our ANZAC Service that morning at 9:15am in the Hall - please join us.
Don't forget to download the Spriggy Schools app - to connect to the new, privately-run canteen that will be opening each Tuesday and Thursday next term, starting 2 May!