Congratulations

Congratulations to Jaxon Dare who has been selected as the recipient of a Premier’s Reading Challenge prize!  Jaxon tries his very best when reading and has made significant progress with his skill development.  Increasing student reading skills is a school and statewide priority and it is wonderful to see students develop in this important area.  I encourage all those at home to listen to their child read just a few minutes each day, or to read to children a few minutes a day to help develop the skills of reading.

Swimming and Water Safety Program

Our Swimming and Water Safety program for primary and Kinder students commenced this week.  Mr Forward and class teachers have reported that our students have displayed exemplary behaviour whilst at the pool.  Many students have made great gains in their swimming skills.  Thank you to parents for supporting this program from home by ensuring swimmers and towels are ready to go each morning, and by providing extra food and drinks when needed.

Toilet safety

A reminder that no adults are to use the student toilets at school.  This is a safety requirement and an important part of our student safeguarding risk management plan.  If you require the use of a toilet whilst on school grounds, adult toilets are located in the main foyer of our school.  If adults, other than members of staff are seen in the toilets, please let a member of staff know immediately.  Our students are aware of this also and will inform a member of staff if they see an adult in the student toilets.

Carpark changes

In the interest of student safety, we will be installing a chain across the Stewart Street staff carpark entrance.  This is an effort to to limit car movement when students are arriving and departing the school grounds.   The work will commence during the upcoming school holidays.  Our garden bed will be altered to create a pedestrian access point beside the brick pillar for those entering the school grounds on foot.  The chain will be up from 8:00 – 9:30 and again from 2:00 – 3:30.  Parents are of course most welcome to park in the carpark to collect students for appointments or if they are unwell during the school day.  If you require the use of the disability carpark close to the office, please phone the office as we can drop the chain remotely from office and welcome you in.  We will monitor this change and may need to make further changes as we get used to the new system in time.  Thank you for your support in working with us to keep our young people as safe as we can.

Ms Nichole Todd
PRINCIPAL