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Cnr James and Heal Streets
New Farm QLD 4005
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Email: administration@newfarmss.eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3358 7333

From the Principal

CarmelDr Carmel McGrath

Enrolment Census – Day 8

This week we have participated in the state-wide audit of Day 8 / 13 census.  Schools are randomly selected each year for auditing purposes and thanks to our efficient office staff, the process went very smoothly.

ICAS – to be confirmed

Last year the University of NSW made some major changes to the implementation of ICAS.  These changes caused an array of issues and the implementation was time consuming and problematic. We are waiting to see what changes ICAS are making with the online implementation before we make any decisions. We will keep you updated with when/how/if we can accommodate these changes. We are waiting to hear if ICAS have resolved the issues before we confirm for 2020.

For more information please visit:
https://www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/educational-assessments/products/icas-assessments

 

Excursions and Incursions

Prep Sensory Unit excursion is scheduled for Friday 28 Feb (PB & PM) and Friday 06 March (PNav & P Nash)

Term 1 P&C Meetings – all parents, staff and community members are welcome to attend.

Tuesday 18 February – 6-7pm in A Block library

AGM Tuesday 17 March – 6-7pm A Block library

Our 2020-23 Strategic Pillars include:

  • Innovation
  • Inclusion
  • Well-Being
  • Curriculum

 

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) has been a successful framework for school wide approaches to behaviour curriculum.  We will be modelling this approach in our Strategic Pillar Committees, ensuring:

  • Shared values and vision
  • Administrative support
  • Clear roles and responsibilities
  • Data informed decisions
  • Multi-tiered systems of support

Our committees will include a range of stakeholders, including Teachers, Teacher Aides, Jabiru staff, and Parents and Carers. Providing opportunities for student voice is also an integral part of the consultation, implementation and review of each Committee.

If you wish to be involved in any of the committees, please see the attached Expression Of Interest Form for completion and return to admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au or to the Principal at the Office.