It’s hard to believe it is already week 7. We have had a very busy and productive final term. The children have worked very conscientiously and are to be congratulated on their efforts.
There are only 15 more days to go - we need to continue maintaining our high standards in class and homework, uniform, and our respect and behaviour toward each other. I thank all the parents who continue to support the school, in particular our Parents and Friends Committee, your efforts and support are appreciated by all of us.
Last week we acknowledged and celebrated our wonderful teachers for World Teachers’ Day. Our teachers inspire, guide, and support every student with care, dedication, and a love for learning. They make our school a place where curiosity is nurtured, kindness is modelled and every child feels valued.
2026 Student Leadership
We value and promote student voice and agency by providing a range of formal and informal opportunities for students across all year levels. Part of our Well Being for Learning programs involves building our student’s capacity to lead through their knowledge and skill development. Our formal student leadership structures for next year are:
House captains - 2 x Year 6 students from each House Team
Social Justice captains - 2 x Year 6 students
SRC : Foundation - Year 6 students
Selection for these formal opportunities involve a range of processes from writing a letter of nomination to delivering a speech or being elected by peers or staff. In due time we will acknowledge our exiting leaders as they handover to the incoming leaders.
A big shout out to Ms Mori who does an amazing job meeting with our students on a regular basis.
Social Media Changes
As mentioned in previous communications, from 10th December, children under 16 will not be able to create or maintain accounts on age-restricted social media platforms. The restrictions apply to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube, among others.
You can learn more here: eSafety: Social Media Age Restrictions Hub.
This change aims to protect young people from risks such as inappropriate content, pressure to post or share and excessive screen time. It’s not a ban on general internet use, yet a step to help children build the maturity and digital skills they need before joining social platforms.
We have recently seen the ramifications of social media use and the impact these apps can have on student wellbeing and relationships. We also know that navigating this space is challenging and requires ongoing learning, both for adults and children, as we work together to use technology safely and positively.
As part of our focus on wellbeing and digital engagement, the school will continue teaching students what it means to be a responsible digital citizen.
You can help by:
Talking early and often about what your child does online and how it makes them feel
Exploring resources from the eSafety Commissioner together – refer to link
Setting clear expectations for device and app use and creating a simple family tech agreement
Thank you for your partnership in helping our students stay safe, connected and responsible online.
Keeping your child at home if they are unwell
As we move through the term, we kindly remind families to keep children at home if they are unwell. Resting at
home helps your child recover more quickly and prevents the spread of illness to other students and staff.
If your child is showing symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or any signs of a contagious illness, please keep them home until they have recovered.
We appreciate your support in helping us to maintain a healthy and safe environment for everyone in our school community.
Mobile Phones and Recording
We would like to share a gentle reminder about our school’s expectations around mobile phone use and recording on site. These guidelines are in place to protect the safety, privacy, and wellbeing of all students and staff.
I truly appreciate the support parents give when helping in classrooms, however the use of mobile phones during class time is strictly prohibited. This helps us maintain a safe, focused learning environment for children. We understand assemblies and school events are special moments, and you are welcome to take photos or videos of your own child for personal use. However, to protect everyone’s privacy it is not permitted to record or photograph other students or staff. Images or videos containing others must not be shared or circulated on social media or other platforms.
This rule is part of our Child Safety and Staff Privacy Policies, which all parents, carers, staff, and visitors are required to follow. Every child and staff member has the right to privacy. Recording or sharing images without permission can place individuals at risk and is a breach of confidentiality. I appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a safe, respectful, and secure school environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
- Mr Abraham Diab