This year I was fortunate to be appointed in a part time role (3 days a fortnight) of School Improvement Coach and will be brokered out to support the coaching of school Principals. I am currently working with Principals in the beautiful Ingham area. The departments Equity and Excellence model includes the additional support to schools that is not necessarily undertaken by School Supervisors. So for this year I have undertaken training and professional learning in Brisbane and connecting remote with my schools. We have currently finalised our recruitment process for acting opportunity in behind the Principal and I would like to share that Karen Weekes will be the Acting Principal and Collette Williams the Acting Deputy Principal when I am out of our school. It is important when I am absent supporting other schools, we continue to offer the maximised team to support our learners and great leaders running the school.

 

Congratulations to all our super star Cross Country runners who pounded the pavement recently in the annual school Year 3-6 event. Thank you families who went above, and beyond promoting the team spirit and preparing children in their house colours. Can I thank staff for your efforts to keeping our students safe and hydrated during this event. Thank you again to the sensational Mr Dunn for your pre planning and organisation and ensuring all students were involved. Students who made a placing will now attend the Cross Country Trials next term in Merinda to hopefully reach selection at Collinsville to compete at a district level. Good luck to all students who made it to the next level.

Changes to the school newsletter have occurred this year. As a school we are working hard to look at ways to reduce staff and admin workload. Our school is aligning with other local primary schools to moving to a monthly newsletter. This motion was moved and supported by the school P & C.

Looking forward to sharing other great news stories in a month. Until then enjoy the remainder of Term 1.

Christien Payne
Principal