SOS 2023 School Opinion Survey Data

Last week we received our 2023 SOS. This provided quality feedback from Staff, Parents and Students and as I shared on last weeks parade we were so thrilled and proud of the outstanding data. Across the board we received above 90% satisfaction which is outstanding. We are reflecting as a staff and unpacking the individual data. It was great to see we had significant growth in some of the staff targets we set this year.

Prep Transitions

This fortnight we are engaging in multiple opportunities for transitions for our incoming preps. We hosted 55 prep enrolment interviews and I would like to thank Karen Weekes for leading the organisation of this event and for leadership team members and prep staff for their time and rich conversations with students and families. This term local kindergartens will be visiting and supporting the opportunity for children to continue to familiarise with our school campus and ways of working.

World Teacher and Support Staff Day

Today we celebrate World Teachers day. I would like to thank each and every teacher at Bowen State School for their devotion to ensuring every student reaches their full potential every day.

In recent years the teaching profession has meet great challenge and asked our staff to stretch their knowledge and capacity to work in ways we have never asked of our work force before. I know the lasting impacts of COVID 19 is something we are still grappling with in society and our teachers will continue to support the next generation out of a challenging few years. Please join me in thanking these incredible members of our school and the Bowen community.

Christien Payne
Principal