Principal's Report 

Poems about Lockdown by Will, Jeffery and Ella in 4M and Remote Learning 4.0

Students returned to school on a few rather challenging days for many families in Victoria and the metropolitan areas. We had only minor damage at the school with one large tree coming down in the storm on Wednesday evening. 

Our thoughts are with many Melburnians struggling without power and services following the storms. 

Thank you to the students, staff and families in remote learning and aren't we glad to be back.

School Council

Our School Council met last week and invited the local State MP  for Ringwood to attend. Elise, Luke, Ella and Lucas shared their experiences of Rangeview. Our student speeches were well received and delivered with passion for their time at Rangeview. A thank you note was sent by Luke and Elise.

School Council spent time unpacking how community projects are funded and how to build support for future improvements. We shared the master plan concept for a potential half school rebuild. This was developed last year with representation from staff, students and school council. We are planning a launch for community feedback next term. 

Our school council members have accessed training modules remotely:

• President training for Sherol Singh and Chris Robinson with the principal
• Governance training for all school council Wednesday 23 June
• Strategic planning training as it is the year of our school review Wednesday 21 July
• Finance training Wednesday 14 July- Finance subcommittee

I appreciate the parents and staff taking on the training that will be invaluable learning for their roles as representatives of the parent community.

Retaining Wall and Deck Finished

Another great project completed replacing a structurally unsound retaining wall funded by Emergency Maintenance Funding. Our school paid for the additional outdoor learning space - the deck overlooking the oval. We can see many future school events and community use of the space- a substantial outcome for the school. The works started in March 2021 but has has temporary fencing around it for nearly a year. We all agree it was worth the wait.

Staffing News

Administration Office: Kim Winters

I welcome Kim Winters to our wonderful school as the replacement for Robyn Gardiner who is on leave for the remainder of this year. Kim had joined the admin team during this recent lockdown.

Student Led Conferences

The student led conferences will go ahead as planned on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Families have booked their times with teachers on Sentral.

School Review - Community Padlet and Student Leaders' Padlet

We are seeking feedback for our school review in term 3 through the Community Padlet.

The feedback will be reviewed by School Council and Leadership and staff. Thank you for the many contributions already included.  

Pupil Free Days 

Monday July 26 - revisiting Seven Steps to Writing Success, Heggerty Phonics and Maths. Final preparations for the school review in August

Wednesday October 13 - CUST (Cultural and Safety Training) - the date pending approval by School Council

Latest COVID Updates 

Key changes: 

* Visitors to school grounds must also observe face mask requirements. 

* Camps and overnight stays can take place within Victoria.

* Excursions and incursions are permitted throughout Victoria.  

* Indoor and outdoor interschool sport can proceed throughout Victoria.

QR codes are the new norm and will be required to be used by: 

* all parents who enter buildings when on the school site

* all visitors, including contractors

*QR code check ins will not be required for staff or students. 

All building entry and exit points will now display QR code posters.  

If you are required to enter buildings on school grounds, for whatever purpose, you are now required to use the provided QR code check-in. 

School finishes for this term at 2:30pm on Friday. 

We will be celebrating RRRR and eSmart this Friday- may the strength be with our Super Heroes - the heroes not in capes are doing a great job. 

Have a safe and relaxing holidays and see you in term 3.