The last two weeks have absolutely flown by as I get to know each member of our school community. It has been fabulous to see the classes in action right from the first bell on day one. Students have demonstrated that they value and respect their learning and environment through their interactions, questioning and engagement.

We continue this year with the DECYP system focus and School Improvement Plan (SIP) priority of Reading, with staff completing further training, and students completing beginning of year assessments enabling learning programs across all areas to be targeted at individual student need. We are further encouraging reading within our space through the integration of “Brekky and a Book” each Wednesday and Friday morning in the hall as a whole school. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings we all participate in morning fitness which is run by the grade six team.

Staff have this week also updated themselves with Mandatory Reporting training as we remain focussed on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of every student. All visitors volunteering or working within the school must also have completed this training prior to being allowed onsite with a legal obligation to report any safety and/or wellbeing concerns through the Advice and Referral Line (ARL) on 1800 000 123. Training is completed online, and further information can be sought from the school office.

This Term we have many events occurring including our Swimming and Water Safety Program, NAPLAN for our grade three and five students, Athletics Carnivals and the announcement of our grade six Leadership team – both SRC and Sports Captains – happening today! Notices will be sent home for upcoming events with all details included. There is also the introduction of weekly Principals Awards beginning today, which will be awarded to one student from each class every Friday, linked to the new DECYP values of Respect, Courage, Connection, Growth and Responsibility. 

I would like to sincerely thank families for attending our Open Classrooms and Welcome BBQ on Wednesday evening, it was an amazing turnout! It is vital that we continue to work together in learning to ensure the best possible outcomes for all and I look forward to seeing you throughout the term. I will also take this opportunity to thank the staff for all their contributions to the evening.

Excited for the Term ahead!

Kendal King

Principal