Our Explicit Improvement Agenda

Student Voice and Agency

Planning for improved student learning

Welcome to Term 2

ANZAC Day

Congratulations to our Student Leaders - Scarlett, Alanna and Natalie on the way they led us through the ANZAC Day Prayer service on Tuesday.  We were able to gather as a school community to commemorate those in the past who have been involved in war and to pray for world peace and for those who continue to suffer in our present day.  We give thanks for all those in our school community for their contributions to our poppy display from 2020 and especially to Harvey and Fletcher’s Nanna - Avril on her beautifully knitted poppies this year.  Lest we forget . . .

Celebrations of Learning

Cross Country

Congratulations to our Year 3 - 6 students on their fantastic achievements in Cross Country yesterday.  Mr. Tim has more information and photos attached to the newsletter.  We wish our students attending the Berwick District Carnival on 24 May all the very best at the next Cross Country meet.  

Student Learning Portfolios

The Term 1 Student Learning Portfolios were distributed to families this week for your child to share their learning journey from last Term.  A parent feedback sheet is included in the Student Learning Portfolios and we encourage all parents to complete this sheet and share your feedback with your child.  We thank you, in advance, for working in partnership with us on your child’s learning journey.

Mother’s Day Stall and Breakfast

As a school community, we are very much looking forward to honouring and celebrating all our school mums on Mother’s Day.  The Mother’s Day Stall will be held for students on Wednesday 4 May and our Mother’s Day Breakfast will be held at 7.30 am on Friday 6 May.  More information regarding the Mother’s Day Stall and Mother’s Day Breakfast was sent home this week via PAM and we look forward to receiving the RSVP so we can adequately cater for this very special event.

Open Days

Enrolments for 2023 are well underway with places filling fast.  We will be holding Open Days next week on Tuesday 3 May and Thursday 5 May (9.30 - 10.30 am and 5.00 - 6.00 pm).  Our Year 6 student leaders will take families on the school tour and we look forward to sharing and celebrating everything we have to offer. 

Emergency Management Plan - Evacuation Drill

As part of our VRQA requirements and our commitment to student safety, we will be holding a practice Evacuation Drill next Thursday afternoon.  Students will participate in the drill where we will practice gathering in a designated location.  Students are prepared for the Evacuation Drill through class discussions with their teacher and through a Social Story.  The Social Story assists to explain the purpose of the drill and what they can expect during an emergency situation to keep them safe.  

City of Casey - Safe Around Schools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyACBb9x7_U

This animation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyACBb9x7_U) focuses on driver behaviour around the school precinct - 40km school zones signs, No Stopping, No Parking, the Drop off and Pick up Zone and what thye mean as well as road safety education, good role modelling from parents/carers for our students around the school.  When all families follow the signs, the traffic flows better and it is safer for our students.

Important Dates for Term 2

Important dates, events and activities for Term 2 are attached below: