Dear Parents and Carers,

We have reached the halfway point of the Term, and the landscapers have been able to return to the playground. Whilst it appears not much is happening, they report that there are lots of drainage systems being installed to ensure that the previous rain-soaked flood zones are not a recurring issue in the future. Once these are completed it will be more obvious to us that things are moving in the right direction. However, the rain delay means that we need to add on some time for the expected completion date.

Planning Survey

 As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, each year our school identifies a list of priorities. These priorities are carefully considered to ensure we are  using resources wisely to best support student learning, wellbeing and school operations.

Examples of school expenditure priority areas that have made a significant impact in our school community in recent years include - the installation of smart screens in each classroom to support modern learning, and  the purchase of Ipads and laptops to allow more access to devices for learning, especially in Kinder to Year 3. Of course, for the remainder of this year and into next year, the playground continues to be a focus for improvement.

 As valued partners in our school community, I would like to invite you to complete a short survey, which will help us to ascertain our 2026 priorities. The survey also provides an opportunity for you to have your say on aspects of our school you think should be prioritised to ensure it operates at a high standard now, and into the future. The survey will be distributed next week via Compass.

Pupil Free Day

Our Final Pupil Free Day for the year will be held on Monday 3^rd November. There will be no school on this day. Staff will be working on our School Improvement Cycle for the next 3 years.

Uniform

Winter uniform is still in place until the end of the Term.  While there have been some warm days, until the weather is consistently warm students should be in their winter uniform. If we get unseasonably warm weather toward the end of term, we will have an earlier changeover date than the usual Day 1 Term 4.

I look forward to seeing our Dads, Grandads and Grandfriends at the Father’s Day Breakfast and Liturgy next Friday from 7.30am.

Take care and God Bless,

Dani Reed

Principal