Principal News

Dear Parents, 

The end of Term 3 is always an important break for students as we come to the three quarter mark of the school year.  I do hope your child/ren is/are looking forward to the holidays and spending time refreshing themselves for Term 4.  

Today, I would like to provide an update on the 2024 school priorities:

Version 9 Australian Curriculum:  Teachers and Middle Leaders have worked extensively in this space during 2024.  Teachers are confident in using strategies and resources such as daily review in the classroom, decodable readers and explicit instruction and we are looking forward to contniuing to monitor the impact of these changes into 2025.

Wellbeing Framework: Outstanding progress is being made in this space with this document expected to be released at the beginning of 2025.  This will include goals for student wellbeing that are linked to our Mercy Values and school vision as well as an updated behaviour support plan and processes.

Building Works: The final building works on the oval are expected to be finished over the holidays.  We are expecting everything to be open on day 1, Term 4 which will be our first time without builders for over 12 months.  New turf will be laid in the last week of the break and there will be some areas that are roped off for protection, however we look forward to using all of the new equipment on the oval.

A few notable mentions as we head into the break:

Traffic - A reminder to not arrive at stop/drop/go prior to 3pm as it will be closed.  This is to prevent traffic congestion before 3pm.  Additionally, a reminder to not park across school crossings or in no standing zones, nor to attempt to turn right into the driveway if entering via Ruthven and Lawrence Streets.

Lost Property - There is a large amount of lost property in a tub outside the office.  Please only take your property that is named and do not take another item.   

Hair Cuts - Ensure your child's hair is neat and presentable for the return to school in Term 4.  The general rule is that your child's hair should not draw attention (E.g. mullets or tracks).

Thank you to all families for your engagement with your child's learning this term and I do hope you all have a fantastic break!  

Sam Hannant

National Parent Survey

The Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) 2024 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning is seeking your perspective as parents/carers of children who attend a Catholic School in Australia.

You are invited to share your views on existing and emerging affirmations and/or challenges in relation to your child/children’s wellbeing and learning. Please consider completing this anonymous, confidential, and completely voluntary online survey.

More information about the study, how to participate, and how to have questions answered, can be found here.

Thank you for your interest.

Sam Hannant