Chinese New Year – Lion Dance

Thank you to Mrs Chen for once again organising our annual Lion Dance Performance.  Prep – Year 6 students and staff enjoyed the performance last Tuesday afternoon. 

Year 6 Outdoor Education Camp

2023 Year 6 camp is on Moreton Island which aligns well with our Eco Marines Project work.  The camp is facilitated by the experienced Oceania Tours staff leading the activities.  Year 6 staff information session held this week was well attended by parents but the presentations will be sent out on class dojo for those who were unable to attend.  The staff supervising this year’s camp will be Ms Zayn Al Abidin, Mrs Blackadder, Mr Jones and Mr Lawrence.  Permissions and payment details are coming soon and any questions should be directed to your Year 6 staff. 

Staffing Update

This week we have finalised our class changes with the addition of another teacher in the Year 1 and 2 classes.  Thank you to all staff who helped support a smooth transition for the students.  It is very good to see the classes settling quickly into their new classes and being able to benefit from smaller class sizes.  I welcome the appointment of Mr Ben Shih in Year 5 and Mr Vatsal Thaker in Year 2. 

Mr Lawrence and Mr Hewitt are teaching Year 5 B during Mrs Baker’s leave this term.  Mrs Loudon continues as Acting Deputy Principal during Mrs Bradley’s leave. 

Look Out Program

Thank you to all parents who have registered for our Look Out Program – registering means you understand the rules of our Pick Up / Drop Off zone and get a name tag for display on your car visor. Most drivers are doing a great job and we really appreciate the cooperation shown.  Some concerns I still have are:

• Drivers should not park and leave their vehicle when using the Annie Street zone
• Many cars do not have student name tags clearly displayed
• Parents with children are walking in between cars to cross the road rather than using the crossing which is available. This is a major safety concern and distracting for staff who are helping students in and out of cars.

See attached the Look Out Registration form – once you send that in to the office your child will get a new label for your car.  Thank you for helping us get this working well.

 Annie Street Pick up and Drop off zone.pdf

Professional Learning Teams

Each week our year level teaching teams meet to ensure there are aligned with curriculum delivery, assessment and moderation of student work.  These meetings are supported by HOD Ms Loudon and other Coaches where applicable.  The teachers are working collaboratively to ensure consistency and quality of practice across the year levels, including.

• Playing a vital role in improving continuity and consistency of teaching practice within their year level for improving the educational outcomes of students.
• Being advocates for the “New Farm Way” as outlined in school policy documents such as the New Farm Strategic Plan 2020-23, current Annual Improvement Plan, Pedagogical Approach and Whole School Curriculum Plan (3 levels).
• Contributing to improve communication across year levels and with the school leadership team.
• Overseeing and ensure the timely completion of year level responsibilities.

The staff will participate in leadership professional development by consultant David Curran and be supported with additional time to work with colleagues in mentoring and coaching roles.