Staffing Update

Thank you to Mrs Loudon for her work as Acting Deputy during Mrs Bradley’s leave. Staff and students were very pleased to welcome Mrs Bradley back last Thursday.  Post Day 8 we have now confirmed and finalised all teachers, support staff and other non-teaching positions for 2023. 

Look Out Program

Thank you to students who are waiting so respectfully each afternoon in the Annie Street pick up zone.  Prompt arrival and clearly displayed name tags in cars, are really assisting in this area working well for all. 

Look out registration form.pdf 

The one issue I would like to see improved is the pedestrian crossing on Annie Street.  Unfortunately, some parents are still crossing the road with their children at the bottom of the stairs and going between cars.  This is very dangerous and distracting for staff who are trying to help students get into cars using the pick-up zone.  My main concern is that students should be learning to use the designated school crossing and not cross between cars.  Thank you for your cooperation in this area.

Evacuation and Lockdown Drills for Term 1

Each term we conduct both Evacuation and Lockdown drills in our school.  Last week we held our evacuation drill.  I commended the staff and students for the orderliness with which they proceeded to the evacuation assembly point on the oval.  It was very impressive for only a few weeks into the year and our preppies did a wonderful job.  This week we will conduct our Lockdown drill where staff and students remain in classrooms during the drill.  If you arrive on site during this drill, please be patient and wait outside the administration area until the drill is completed.

Eco Marines – Clean Up Day Friday 03 March

Mrs Blackadder’s Eco Marine students will be involved in coordinating our clean up schools activities for Friday.  Thank you to all our Class Eco Marine representative who have also shown great interest in joining the project group.

P&C Wednesday 01 March in Hall 6-8pm – all welcome

Year 6 Leadership Ceremony – Monday 06 March - 9:15am-10:30am in Hall

Year 6 Parents and families are invited to attend this year’s Leadership Ceremony where students will receive their Year 6 leadership badges and recite their oaths for the school and parent audience.   Please ensure students are dressed in full school uniform and presented neatly for the event.  We look forward to seeing you all there and celebrating the induction of our 2023 School Leaders.

City Collective Principals’ Conference

This Thursday 02 and Friday 03 March, I will be attending the Brisbane City Collective Schools Conference. Our focus is on 2023 collaborative leadership, staff moderation, networks and student extension programs across the collective of schools.  Mrs Bradley will be Acting Principal during my absence.