As we settle into Term 3, there have been many achievements and highlights taking place across our school community.
This week our youngest learners reached a significant milestone — 100 days of learning! Our Prep students celebrated with great enthusiasm and creativity. These early days of schooling lay such important foundations and it was a joy to see the excitement, confidence and sense of belonging that has already developed in these students. I was delighted to mark the occasion with them, celebrating my 100 days as Principal.
I also extend my sincere congratulations to our Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students on their outstanding NAPLAN results this year. Across both campuses, our students have demonstrated growth and achievement we can all be proud of. These results are a testament to the hard work of students and the dedication of our teaching staff, who continue to create structured, purposeful and engaging learning environments. Well done to all involved.
Another highlight over the past few weeks were the successful Careers Expo’s, held at both the Maddingley and Woodlea campuses. The event provided valuable opportunities for students to connect with universities, training providers, alumni, subject teachers and a broad range of industry representatives. These conversations help students make informed decisions about their future pathways and aspirations. A massive thank you to our Careers team and all supporting staff who made the event such a success.
I also had the privilege this week of visiting one of our wonderful extracurricular offerings — Cooking for the Community. On Thursday afternoons, a group of students gather to prepare meals which are then donated to the local Uniting Church’s Soul Food program, supporting members of the community who are doing it tough. It was a powerful reminder of the values we aim to instil in our students — compassion, service and a sense of responsibility to others.
I wish you all a wonderful and safe few weeks as we head towards the halfway point of Term 3.
Debra Ogston – Principal
