Regional recognition of our key work

This term I was asked to share the great work around our strategic focus on writing and the targeted intervention of our marker students. Our North Queensland Regional office is creating a virtual platform for principals and middle leaders to access and implement high yield practices into their own schools. Our key work shared is a culmination of coaching from our middle leaders, staff working collaboratively and evidence of student output being monitored frequently.

We have also engaged with parents as part of this work and are seeing pleasing results from our students. I had the privilege to unpack this story to 150 principals at the recent regional webinar and have been asked to present our story at the Principal Learning Fair in Townsville. The affirmation from other schools and leaders keen to inquire about our work is confirmation that we are on the right track here at Bowen State. I am proud of our teachers who are leading and driving this key work in the classrooms and the ongoing coaching and support from our middle leaders. Our students are the real winners and I am so proud to see their growth in confidence and achievements to date. I have included the resource and write up of our school in this week’s newsletter.

Farewell to Mrs Smalley

Therese Smalley was farewelled last week as she commenced her new role of HOSES at QB State School for the remainder of this year and all of 2022. As a staff we thanked Therese for the 17 years of commitment to Bowen State and acknowledged the achievements in her time here at a farewell morning tea. Thank you to Fiona Radcliff who has stepped out of the DRT role and into the LET role to back fill Therese for the remainder of the year.

School Fete

We are asking families to save the day and promote the Bowen State School fete this term on Saturday 14^th August. There will be a range and variety of events and activities throughout the day. We are asking families to watch the school Facebook page closely for updates as information comes out towards this great community event.

Looking forward to sharing more great stories around the teaching and learning this term. Until next fortnight have a great couple of weeks.