PRINCIPAL'S REPORT 

As another ‘action packed’ week for our students comes to a close, staff behind the scenes have been busy analysing our data in preparation for our Whole School Review. The Department of Education (DET) conducts reviews of schools every 4 years. This rigorous process is conducted by the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and the evaluation is completed with support from a DET appointed external reviewer. The school review supports each school to differentiate its improvement journey by building on current strengths and assisting it to respond to challenges. It emphasises continuous improvement and affirms that every student, no matter their background or circumstances, has a right to learn in a school committed to improvement. 

Our Review is scheduled for term 2. Currently staff are working through our Pre-Review Self Evaluation – which is the basis of our review discussions next term. Throughout this process we ask students, staff and community for feedback and last week, I surveyed our School Leaders. I asked them “what they love about Echuca East Primary School”. Click on the think below to view their comments first hand. They are amazing!