Dear Parents and Carers

Classroom Placement 2022

Last year we advertised the fact that we were moving away from a Friendship Five Model of class placements and utilising the teacher’s professional judgement.  There is still however, the option for parents to book an interview through the Front Office to meet with me to relay important information that they think the school should know that could impact our decision making process.  If you would like to meet to discuss next year’s class placements please contact the Front Office.  The cut-off for this discussion is Wednesday 1^st December.

Parent Teacher Interviews

These take place next week.  If you have not booked a time through the Compass Portal, I encourage you to please do so as soon as possible.

Swimming Week 11 Cancelled

Unfortunately the school has decided to cancel our scheduled swimming for this year.  The decision to implement the program was made pre-pandemic and the school has made this decision in the best interest of the children’s safety.

School Community Council – 2022 Vacancies

I would like to thank Josie Lopez and Rebecca McMahon for their hard work on the council over the last few years, especially during the challenges of the Pandemic. Both ladies will be stepping down from the end of this year.  As such the council has two vacancies.  If you believe that you can add value to helping shape the future of our school please email the Front Office or myself directly. 

Patience in the time of a Pandemic 

Since the return of students from Lockdown staff have noticed that some students are experiencing anxiety and a variety of emotions as they come to terms with life’s new normal.   I recently heard a person on the radio comment that, despite the changes incurred by the COVID restrictions, workplaces still become very intense in the last few weeks of the year. When you consider that the last weeks are normally comprised of farewells, graduations and changing circumstances it is little wonder that peoples’ nerves and emotions become a little frayed. 

I can honestly say to you that schools are certainly no different to any other workplace or community. When you combine tired groups of children, staff and parents often the outcomes can be a little problematic. For that reason, I ask for your patience and support over the next few weeks as we all work together to give the children the best possible end to their year. 

God Bless and keep safe.

Peter Rodda

Principal