Principal
Dr Carmel McGrath
2023 Prep Enrolments
Thank you to all families who have now completed their prep ’23 enrolment applications. On completion of the final 2 Fridays of interviews this term we will have 75 new students enrolled. I anticipate approximately 90 students enrolments by the end of term 4 2022.
Pick up and Drop Off
Just a reminder of a couple of things that could be improved and would really help things run even better:
- Vehicles cannot turn right onto James Street during the peak hours of drop off and pick up. When drivers try to do this, it really causes a lot of congestion as cars are not moving. Please only turn LEFT out of Heal Street.
- Clearly display your child/ren’s name on the windscreen visor. Unfortunately, there are a number of makeshift name signs on dashboards and others without name tags which makes the job of managing the pickup zone very dificult.
End Of Term – Finish Strong
As we head toward the end of a term, it is important to continue our focus and maintain routines so that students know that it is ‘business as usual’. Maintaining routines helps support a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
R U OK? DAY | 8 SEPTEMBER
R U OK? Day is an opportunity to connect with people and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. If you have a feeling that someone you know or care about is behaving a little differently, perhaps now is the time to ask them: "R U OK?" The website has a great deal of classroom support material and staff wellbeing ideas.
https://www.ruok.org.au/education
Curriculum Planning
This week year level teaching teams will meet for Planning days with HOD Judy Loudon as they complete Term 4 units and pre-unit moderation. Class teachers are covered by specialist teachers or regular relief staff during these sessions.
2023 Year 6 Student Leadership Selection Process
In term 4 I will send out a full suite of information on the timelines and procedures for the selection process. Year 5 students will have a couple of weeks in the beginning of term 4 to prepare their nominations before speeches begin.
First Day of Term 4 is Tuesday 04 October. Monday 03 October is a public holiday and the school will not be staffed.
School Support Staff week 5-9 Septmber.
