I am excited to continue as Deputy Principal for Term 2. The last fortnight has been quite busy with staff participating in planning for next term and professional development. I have been teaching in some Year 3 to 6 classrooms which has been a highlight. The flexibility of staff and students as well as student engagement in learning has been impressive.

At parade this week, we acknowledged students with 100% attendance for the past five weeks with an attendance wrist band. While illness has been a challenge for staff and students some celebrations have been-

• Highest whole school attendance on a single day was 93%.
• Highest weekly class attendance:
  -Week 3 - PD with 100%
  -Week 4 - 1J with 95%
  -Week 5 - 1T with 94%
  -Week 6 - 6R with 98%
  -Week 7 - 1T with 99%
  -Week 8 - 1T with 96%
  -Week 9 - 5J with 95%
• 6R has 8 students who have 100% attendance this term.
• Whole school average attendance for Term 1 is 89%

At the start of Term 2 students in Year 4 to 6 will be electing class captains to be part of our 2022 Student Council. There will be a special parade on Friday 6th May to present the Cultural, Environmental and Class Captains.

Congratulations to our students, staff and families for your resilience throughout Term 1. You are all what makes Bowen State great!

Karen Weekes
Deputy Principal