From The Principal
I am off to Perth for last two weeks of term 3
I am very excited with the impending birth of my 2nd grandchild to my daughter Emma, and I have long service leave from 8th Sept for the past two weeks of term to be there to assist with our busy grandson Hunter and life in general. Gender is going to be a surprise.. but I can’t wait for games and cuddles. Simone is going to be acting Principal in my absence.
Have a wonderful holiday. Stay safe and have fun.
Our Pedagogies of Belonging Lessons:
Our focus for the past couple of weeks are personal social capabilities which really enhance collaboration in life and learning.
Listening
A focus of learning this week has been listening. I keep this meme handy to remind myself as I can be a talker. We talked to children about listening to people’s words, but also their tone of voice and body to see what they are saying and not saying. Ultimately, listening is only effective if the other person-people feel heard. And it starts with asking questions, and waiting in the silence sometimes. We can forget to embrace that thinking silence in our busy lives, to just hold the space for the person you are speaking with to contemplate.
Synergise …. I really do love the word “synergise”… probably because it implies energy, but creative energy.
Synergize is when two or more people work together to create a better solution that either would have thought of alone. It’s not your way or my way, but a better way. Synergy is taking good ideas and making them better by working together. Together Is Better
Affirmations related to Synergise:
- I value other people’s strengths and learn from them.
- I get along well with others, even people who are different from me.
- I work well in groups.
- I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others, we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone.
- I am humble.
Hobbiton Update
It is taking shape.. It was wonderful to watch and listen to the “oohs” and “aahs” of the students as they arrived to use the toilets. You will see Ms Byers has connected the paths up. The Men’s Shed have finished restoration of both old Ascot seats and some wooden framing for the roof which will be installed soon. Thank you to Brannelly’s Landscaping for their donation of offcuts of artificial turf to put on the “roof” of the hobbit house.
Another successful Colour Carnival
I am not sure how much funds were raised.. but it was certainly successful by any criteria.
- perfect weather,
- community vibing,
- students laughing,
- music and dancing,
- rainbow colours galore,
- students cheering on others,
- fun being had by all.
I do so love some organised chaos. Many thanks to the P&C volunteers for their organisation and effort for our school.
Thank you to the students who slimed me in the spirit of such good sport and to Councillor Julie Dixon and the team for joining in. What a way to end the week.
Before
After
BYOD managed resourcing for 2026
We had a positive and engaging meeting with the P&C regarding students bringing own devices in yr 3, 5 and yr 2 mid year. Thank you to those who came along. Essentially what I want parents to know is that we want QUAL time with devices and easier access when needed – NOT MORE time on screens but more efficient, purposeful, creative use of technology that enhances learning, fosters collaboration, and empowers students to demonstrate what they know in diverse and authentic ways.