Dr Carmel McGrath

2020 School Leader Selection

We have now completed our selection process and were very pleased to welcome our Congratulations to 2020 Captains:

• 2020 School Captains

School Captains:  Olivia Basile and Finn Morris

School Vice-Captains: Claudia Wallwork and Louis Andrews

• 2020 House Captains

Teneriffe Captains – Ashley Blackman and Korey Fuglevik

Merthyr Captains – Sophie Larsen and Cooper Lowe

Binkinba Captains – Ava Seredenko and Mika Raeli

• 2020 Project Captains

Environment – Sophia May and Siri Connell

Arts – Erin King and Jackson Eustace

Community and Charity – Greta Penrose and Isaac Giang

Quadrennial School Review and Strategic Planning

A draft of our strategic plan was presented at last week’s P&C and will be further reviewed with the overseeing committee when we meet with Education Consultant David Curran on next Thursday 27 November.  Following that, the document will be shared with the school community and will inform of our next 4 year planning period.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) information session for Year 3 parents

This Thursday 21 November we are holding an information session for current Year 3 parents as we are now planning for our pending 2020 Year 4 pilot for the BYOD. A “FAQ” letter will be sent to parents this week.

Instrumental Music Gala Performances

Our annual instrumental music afternoon is being held on Sunday 24 Nov from 2-4pm in our school hall.   Parents and families are very welcome to attend and enjoy this wonderful afternoon of band, ensemble and choir performances.  A huge thank you to Colin McIntyre and Chris Chapman for the marvellous work they have done this year in encouraging a love of music and in developing the musical performance skills of our young students.  I would also like to acknowledge and thank the very generous and musically talented Dan Quigley who kindly volunteered his time and expertise to our school so that the Junior Band had weekly lessons.  I look forward to seeing a wonderful crowd supporting the students on Sunday.

Finish Strong

I have spoken with students and staff in relaying one of my key messages for the end of term and end of year,that is ‘Finish Strong’.  The meaning is couched around the importance of instilling consistent routines are maintained for students as they become tired and excited about a holiday period.  This is not the time to make changes and loosen routines, rather maintaining a keen work ethic is crucial to maximising student learning opportunities and maintaining good behaviours within our classrooms, playgrounds, especially as we get into the last couple of weeks with end of year events and celebrations.