Dear Families and Community,

As we reach the halfway point of Term 2, I’m pleased to share some exciting updates from around the school and reflect on the collective growth we are witnessing, both in our students and our staff.

Firstly, I recently had the privilege of attending the Flagship Aspiring Principal Program, a three-day residential focused on leadership development in school settings. It was an enriching experience to collaborate with other emerging leaders across the state, dive into research-based practice, and reflect deeply on how to continue building my capacity for the future. I return with renewed energy and fresh strategies to support our students and staff, and I’m grateful for the opportunity.

On the topic of professional growth, we’ve continued to prioritise collegial engagement through structured lesson observations and feedback cycles. Over the next few weeks, our teachers will open their classrooms and engage in observation and feedback sessions in order to identify areas in pedagogy and practice to focus future professional development. This kind of collaboration not only strengthens instructional quality but also fosters a culture of trust and shared learning.

We are excited to share that our students have recently participated in the student council elections, casting their votes to elect representatives for this school year. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to engage in the democratic process and practice leadership and civic responsibility. We are proud of all the students who ran for office and those who took the time to vote. The newly elected student council representatives will be officially announced and presented in an upcoming parade. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make on our school community!

In other exciting news, this Thursday of Week 5 is Crazy Sock Day! Students and staff are encouraged to wear their wackiest, most colourful socks to school. It’s a fun way to inject some joy into the week and celebrate our positive behaviour displayed across whole school.

Lastly, and most importantly, I’m thrilled to celebrate a 50% reduction in recorded behaviors of concern across the school this term. This is a tremendous achievement that reflects the hard work of our staff, the positive behaviour support strategies we’ve implemented, and, of course, the efforts of our incredible students. Whether it’s through calm communication, consistent routines, or targeted interventions, it’s clear that we are making meaningful progress and that’s something worth celebrating.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Our school community continues to grow stronger together.

Phil

Deputy Principal