Loren Schmidt

Here at New Farm State School, we work hard to form meaningful connections with our students and families, to ensure our community feel welcome and part of our wonderful school culture. As a new staff member here at New Farm, I can already feel the spirit of the school community and positive culture that has been built within the school. I have been overwhelmed with just how friendly the staff and students are here and by the warm reception I have received.  Over the past two weeks I have also met many families and I thank each and every one of you, for making the time to chat with me and introduce me to your children.

It is such a pleasure to see students on task and engaged in their learning as I walk through our classrooms throughout the day. We have been quite busy already this year, getting to know our new teachers and making new friends. Dance and swimming lessons started this week and our lunch time clubs have also kicked off. I have also experienced firsthand, the fierce handball competition we have here, not quite being able to make it into King just yet, hopefully soon if I keep practising! I encourage you to talk to your students about their learning and play time each day to hear about the friendships they are forming, the interests they have and any potential areas for growth in their learning. You never know, they may even surprise you with some of the incredible things they have already learned.

Keep an eye out for all the amazing things coming up this term, including Parent Information Sessions, Colour Run and Harmony Day to name a few. I look forward to working in partnership with you and your child’s teacher, as they continue their learning journey every day.