Dr Carmel McGrath

Pupil Free Day – Friday 30 August

A reminder to parents that this Friday is a state-wide pupil free day.  Students do not attend school on this day as no staff will be on site.

Book Week  

Thank you to Mrs Norman, Ms Joynson, Ms Smith, Ms Chambers and parent volunteers for coordinating this year’s Book Week activities.  Students and staff were excited about the book character dress up day on Friday 26th August.  Thank you to all who attended our library activities and book week parade in the hall.  Thank you also to Mrs Maslen and Ms Davis who created the fairy garden writing stimulus for students to enjoy.

World Teacher Aide’s Day Friday 06 September

Next 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 valuable programs and adjustments for students needing additional support, care and extensions.  Our teacher aides are positive and always strive to do deliver quality programs for our students.  They are a valued part of our school team.

Staff Update

Congratulations to Ms Eurell who has been successful in securing a promotional position interstate as Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) to begin in Term 4 this year.  I thank Ms Eurell for the outstanding role she has played over the past few years leading our Inclusion Pillar at New Farm.  I am currently recruiting for an Inclusion Coach and will keep you informed once finalised. 

National Science Week 

A big thank you to Mr Curby for his work with P&C to make a fantastic science science week happen. A big thank you especially to our parent voulenteers Courtney Taylor, Kara McKay, Lara Keating and Raquel Cruz who supported National Science Week Setup and Fair, we could not have done it without you.