Assistant Principal
Report
Dear Parents and Carers,
WELCOME BACK
I would like to welcome everyone back to school, and extend a special welcome to all of our new students and their families. The staff and I are looking forward to another exciting year of learning at Melton West Primary School. All signs point to another incredible and productive school year and children have settled in very well.
Our skilled and devoted staff are already planning and preparing for your child. The beginning of each school year is such an important time and one whereby teachers are working hard to formulate positive relationships with their students. A learning environment based on trust, where students feel safe to share their ideas and comfortable to make mistakes can set the scene for a successful school year, for each child. Our teachers have been forming these positive relationships over the last weeks by getting to know your child; finding out their strengths as learners, their passions, hobbies, challenges and goals they have for the year ahead. It has been a joy to watch the Prep students begin their journey of primary school.
Research has shown that students achieve more in school when their parents are actively involved in their education. Parental involvement not only enhances academic performance, but also has a positive influence on a child’s attitude and behaviour. A parent’s interest and encouragement in a child’s education can influence the child’s attitude towards school, classroom conduct, self-esteem, absenteeism, and motivation in a positive manner. In week 3, Wednesday February 16th, 2022 teachers we will be holding meet the teacher interviews where parents are encouraged to make an appointment with their child’s teacher to discuss their child’s start to the academic year and their goals for 2022.
Thank you to all for your help in preparing for the new school year. Your commitment to insuring that Melton West remains a celebrated and successful school is awe-inspiring. Together, I know we will make this school year one of growth and achievement for all children.
Kind regards,
Jennifer O’Connor
Assistant Principal