Principal News
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As you read this newsletter I am travelling to Belgium to embark on an intensive two week study immersion in Lueven, Belgium with six of my colleagues. From there I will travel through France and Spain for four weeks and return to school in Term 3. It is pleasing to know that the school will be in safe hands with Mr Hannant as Acting Principal and Mr Roland (Roly) Poulton as Acting APA. I look forward to sharing with you all my learnings from the Catholic University in Leuven and my journey of St James Way through France and Spain.
Welcome Mr Roly Poulton
Welcome to Mr Roly Poulton who joins us at St Saviour's Primary for the remainder of Term 2. Roly has taught in the Toowoomba Diocese for 40 years in the capacity of teacher, APRE and Principal. As a young aspiring educator he was a class teacher here at St Saviour's Primary. We are very fortunate to welcome him back to our school community as Acting APA. Welcome Roly!
St Saviour's Primary staff and students have been incredibly busy over the past two weeks with 2020 PREP interviews, Athletics, NAPLAN and Eisteddfod performances in Speech and Drama, Instrumental Music and Choir. Several of our Speech and Drama students performed exceptionally well bringing home the Trophy. Thanks to the staff who guide our students through all of these events and parents for your support.
On Monday evening, SSPS staff engaged in further professional development after school with STEM PUNKS. It is wonderful to see the enthusiasm of our teaching staff embracing topics such as:
- Design Thinking Approach
- Team project with the Codey Rocky STEM Tool (Level 2)
- Introduction to eLearning Resources
Early next term during Catholic Education Week, SSPS will extend an invitation to surrounding schools to attend our showcase STEM day. The students and staff in six of our classes will display and present their team projects to interested schools across the region. Further details will be shared with parents closer to the time of this event.
Also, on Monday evening, members of the school board met to begin discussions on creating our strategic plan for the next three years. Dr Judy Smeed outlined the process of creating a Strategic Plan. Judy has many years experience in working with School Boards across the country. We are excited about planning the future of our great school. Parents will be kept up to date via the newsletter in the weeks to come.
Many blessings to you all and I look forward to sharing my experience with you all in Term 3.
Madonna