Principal's Report

What a great fortnight our students have had. Last week saw our Year 4-6 students participating in the Swimming Carnival, our Year 6 Rock Band has been busy rehearsing for tonight’s Welcome Picnic and our Kitchen Garden program has gotten off to a great start.

Our Year 3 students have been undertaking ‘random acts of kindness’ around the school, including a stealth ninja act of tidying up the school unseen. We are so very proud and grateful for their efforts. This year will see our school embark on a focus on Service Based Learning, with our students actively involved in serving others – more info to come in the near future.

This week also saw our Foundation students commemorate the anniversary of the 2008 speech issued by Kevin Rudd, apologising to the Stolen Generation. Whilst our Preps did not delve all the way into Kevin Rudd’s speech, they read the story “Sorry Day”, explored what it means to be sorry and discussed how saying sorry is an important part of restoring relationships. We are so proud of our littlest community members for sharing their own experiences of apologising and being sorry.

Kevin Rudd’s moving apology can be viewed here Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apology speech

We proudly acknowledge that we live, work, play and learn in Wurundjeri Country.

Student Arrival and Pick-up

There have been an increasing number of students arriving at school quite early each morning. Please be advised that staff supervision begins at 8:45am and children are not supervised in the yard before this time. We ask that parents and carers ensure students are not left unsupervised before official supervision begins.

This is also a reminder to families that, in the interests of keeping your children safe, we ask that you do not double park during drop-off or pick-up times. Double parking causes congestion on the street and creates blind spots for children and families attempting to cross the road. Whilst I understand the difficulties around parking in our area, accidents can inadvertently happen in the blink of an eye, so I ask that all families refrain from this activity. 

Covid Safe Practices

You may be aware that as of 6pm on Friday 18th February (tonight!), a number of restrictions will be changed or lifted. As at this time, QR code check-in will no longer be required for school settings. We will provide details on any further easing of restrictions that impact schools as they come to hand from the Department.

Upcoming Events

Parent -Teacher Meet and Greet

Our Parent-Teacher Meet and Greet afternoons are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd February 2022 from 3:40 – 6pm. These 10 minute appointments will be an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teacher and share any relevant and important information about their learning preferences. If you have not already booked your appointment, please do so via Compass.

Welcome Picnic

Our annual Welcome Picnic is scheduled to go ahead tonight from 4:30pm – 7pm. Bring along a picnic blanket and some nibbles for a great evening of reconnecting with friends old and new. This event will also include the drawing of raffle prizes from the Night on the Block we were unable to hold last year.

See you at the picnic!

Tania