From the Principal,
Diana Ellis
Carlsruhe Fair
I cannot begin to express my gratitude to all the people involved in the amazing success of our Carlsruhe Fair.
First and foremost, my greatest appreciation to our amazing Carlsruhe Fair Committee who have worked tirelessly for the last year to pull such a huge logistical event together. Of course, not only did the committee members volunteer their valuable time but in many cases the members of their family also got roped in to help.
I would also like to acknowledge all the members of our school community and local Woodend Community who supported our fair through donations or by attendance on the day, as well as people from out of town who made the effort to support us on the day.
Last night we had our final committee meeting to celebrate our success and to also reflect on the any improvements that can be passed on the next committee for future fairs.
There are far too many people to name individually but to each and every one of you who supported our fair, our gratitude is immense.
Class placement
This week we have been finalising student placement for 2023. Again, I ask you to appreciate the complicated logistical process that occurs. Trying to place 435 students and ensure that every student has a friend as well as important factors such as gender equity, the size of the class, social and emotional needs and the spread of academic abilities.
Students will meet their 2023 teacher during our Transition experience on December 13.
Staff structure 2023
Our current staffing structure is as follows:
| Principal | Diana Ellis |
| Assistant Principal | Elissa Campbell |
| Leading Teacher / Disability and Inclusion | Kylie Minchew |
| Literacy Learning Specialist | Courtney Lawrence |
| Maths Learning Specialist | Mark Condon |
| Leading Teacher and Data Learning Specialist | Jordan Chamerski |
| Office staff | Sue Turner |
| Kerry Crosbie | |
| Bronwyn Rumble | |
| Library | Susan Machell |
| Canteen | Jenni Rossi |
| Computer Technician | Ben Colla |
| Education Support | Vanessa Kecskes Judd |
| Tamara Oldcastle | |
| Cath Pell | |
| Dannielle Saunders | |
| Nicola Stuart | |
| Specialist Teachers | |
| Performing Arts | Joseph Bromley |
| Visual Arts | Sandra Mann |
| Physical Education | Sharon Connell |
| French | Madame Anders |
| Foundation | Sally Quinn |
| Courtney Lawrence/Alison Meggs | |
| Breanna Smith | |
| Year 1 | Zoe Sutherland/Jules Smith |
| Emma Beaumont | |
| Dannielle Dawes | |
| Year 2/3 | Lyndsay Adamson |
| Libby Cannon | |
| Libby Tobin | |
| Caitlin Hanks | |
| Mark Condon/Deb Thompson | |
| Year 4 | Ann Ireland |
| Zoe Hall/Louise Safstrom | |
| Jonathan Swain | |
| Year 5/6 | Jad Geer |
| Katherine Harrap | |
| Ashleigh Dodds | |
| Nathan Spilsted | |
| Jordan Chamerski | |
| Tutors | Ian Sparey |
| Pam Lenders | |
We look forward to welcoming several new staff and wish our departing teachers all the very best.
New staff: Breanna Smith, Dani Dawes, Jonathan Swain, Caitlin Hanks
Departing staff: Zoe Bronchinetti, Gayle Sutton, Jody Bretherton, Deb Shepherd, Kerrin Fellini, Jo Marsh
PFA morning tea
Yesterday we were treated to a delicious morning tea by our Parent and Friends Committee. This was a highly appreciated gesture from our Parent and Friends Association to acknowledge all the hard work of our staff.
Graduation
On December 14 we look forward to celebrating with our graduating Year 6 students. This is an opportunity to reflect on 7 years of experiences throughout their primary school years and to celebrate achievements and friendships. Our students and teachers will celebrate with a dinner and then parents will join us for the Graduation ceremony. Graduation preparation is well underway at school and our students are very excited about the performance they are practising under Mr. Bromley’s guidance.
Transition/kinder visits
Next week we will have our pre-school students visit for another transition. The excitement is very obvious amongst our new students. Many of our new students already have siblings at WPS students so they are already quite familiar with our teachers and the school setting.
Principal
Diana Ellis