Carmel McGrath

Pupil Free Day – Friday 03 September

A reminder to parents that this Friday is a state-wide pupil free day.  Staff will be working, participating in professional development focussed on pedagogy, wellbeing and data literacy.  Students do not attend school on this day. 

Jabiru is operating on Friday bookings are essential, please see the information below. 

Supporting Local Charity

Thank you to Ms Zayn AlAbidin and our Year 6 Community and Charity Leaders who have organised this week’s collection of dry goods.  Students who wish to donate items should give them to the leaders under A Block before school.  The items will then be donated to Queensland Shelter Charity. 

World Teacher Aide’s Day

This week we celebrate the professional team of teacher aides who work in our school supporting our students and teachers.  Thanks to these hard-working dedicated staff members, we are able to provide great support for students needing additional support and care.  Our teacher aides are involved in ongoing professional development and welcome coaching and feedback in their roles.  They are positive and strive to do deliver quality programs for our students.  This week to show our appreciation we have planned some special surprises. 

Outside Hours Tender Process

During this year we have been working with our procurement team to undergo the tender process for our Outside Hours Care Service Providers for the next 5 years.  Currently Jabiru are our OHCS.  I am working with both the Procurement team, MB Jenny Deans and our P&C executive in the selection process. 

Term 4 Planning

Next week teachers will be working in year levels to develop their Term 4 Unit plans.  Teachers work collaboratively with Ms Norman HOD to ensure consistency of assessment and planning across all year levels.

Upcoming Dates

Friday 03 Sept - Pupil Free Day 

Friday 17 Sept - Last day Term 3 

Monday 04 Oct - Public Holiday 

Tuesday 05 Oct - Term 4 Begins