Hello Everyone,

I warmly welcome our new and returning families to the final term of the 2025 school year. With one week already behind us, we have just nine school weeks left to make the most of this year.

Our wonderful Year 6 students are gearing up for their last term of primary school, and I wish them all the very best as they make the most of this important time.

Remember our three expectations: be safe, be respectful, be a learner — these guide us all to a positive and productive term. On assembly, I often remind students that our staff—teachers and teacher aides—are the facilitators of learning, but it is the students who choose to participate. Term 4 often seems to fly by, so I urge all students to put in the effort to finish the year strongly.

I would also like to thank our parent community for the continued support you provide to our students and school.

Please join me in welcoming Nadine Schiewe, our new Deputy Principal, who is stepping in for Maree Harris, and Carlie Schmitt, who is replacing Nicole Buttenshaw. We are excited to have them both on board!

On Tuesday, our next group of budding captains participated in speeches and the student voting process. I spoke with all candidates about what makes a good leader, often highlighting that effective communication, representing peers, and active participation in school activities are key qualities.

Congratulations to all students who competed in the TCN Swimming Carnival — you represented our school with great effort and pride. Well done also to our band students who recently participated in the regional band camp; I hope everyone enjoyed the experience. This Thursday, our strings students will take part in the regional strings camp — such opportunities enrich our students' education and help create a well-rounded school experience.

In facilities news, our Nature Playground has now reopened. The school contributed $60,000 to ensure the playground meets all safety standards, preserving this fantastic facility originally funded by our P&C. We’ve also received confirmation that the Upper Years playground has been ordered. This new Ninja-style structure will be built next to H Block (Year 6 building) and is eagerly anticipated by both students and staff as an exciting new addition to our school grounds.

Here’s to a fantastic final term!

Yours in Learning,