Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

Thank you

I would like to acknowledge the wonderful support from our community for our teachers when they took industrial action this week.  While the school remained open to a small number of students, our staff numbers were significantly smaller.  I will never be perfect in all I do but I will always do my best to balance the competing political challenges that school leaders face.  I am very clear in keeping our children and community as my primary focus.

Our teachers work tirelessly each day to provide the best learning opportunities they can for our children.  But life in the classroom and at school is very challenging work.  Teachers take extra kids in their classes when we cannot find replacement staff, they often go without release times, they regularly complete extra supervision duties, frequently change their planned programs... and they still provide extra-curricular activities, fun and care for students.  

From my perspective, any improvements for teachers, staff or schools is a great thing for our children and community.  

A day at the museum

I was delighted to see the Year 6 classes head off to the Queensland Museum this week.  This is a great place to take your family should the opportunity arise.  The curated displays will keep everyone occupied and engaged for a complete day.  Thank you to our teachers for leading this extra-curricular activity.

Free dress day (Purple) next Friday

Bullying happens in all aspects of life - at school, in the community and around the world, despite our best efforts and strongest intentions for it not to.  Standing against bullying is everyone's responsibility. It takes a community to be brave and address bullying behaviours, within and beyond the school gate.

In our community and in our school, we want a place where everyone can belong, a place that celebrates everyone for their differences, and where bullying is never accepted.

This Bullying No Way Week, we are asking our entire school community to be bold and say something, be kind and support someone, and be proud to take a stand against bullying.

We are holding a free dress day on Friday 15 August to unite against bullying.  The theme is PURPLE. 

Click here to visit the Bullying No Way website.  

Storytime has returned

We’re thrilled to invite you to Morning Storytime Sessions in the iCentre.  Start your day in the most delightful way — sharing stories, laughter, and quality time together. With a wide variety of engaging picture books, early readers, and class favourites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.  These sessions are a wonderful way to connect, relax, and grow a love of reading.

When: Term 3 - Every morning 8am - 8:20am
Where: iCentre
No bookings required – just drop in and enjoy.

Thank you to Ms Costello for organising this activity.  It is a very valuable one.

Best wishes

Good luck to our Netball Primary Schools Gala Day team on Monday and thank you to Mrs Walsh and Ms Parker for their coaching sessions across the past few weeks.  The girls are very excited.  

Kind regards

Vic