ARD visit in Week 4

Last week we hosted the first ARD visit for the year. We used the opportunity to visit the Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms. I have included some great feedback from Helen the ARD.

“Thank you for your time at our recent school visit. I really appreciated seeing the great work that is already occurring in classrooms. The Prep class and the articulation of learning on the 12th day of Prep is outstanding! Year 1 and 2 are well on track and I truly think the consistency of expectations and key practices is strengthening each time I visit. Well done to you and your team for driving the improvement agenda for our Bowen students.”

E Block Upgrade

This year E Block is going to have a internal upgrade including the creation of a refurbished Prep space and new STEM Science Technology Engineering Mathematics room. The project has gone out to quote and hopefully starting in Term 2 this year. I have attached some concept drawing and designs. This will be a powerful space for all students to access later this year.

Inclusion Scan and Assess

Next week will host 10 regional staff for 2 days during North Queensland’s first inclusion scan and assess. This opportunity will provide findings to give suggestions to continue to strengthen our priority groups and Inclusion journey. The team will be speaking to parents, staff and students during the two days. I welcome the regional team and look forward to this opportunity for our school staff and students.

We are very excited to share that our school will be partnering with the North Queensland Region of the Department of Education to participate in a reflective process to celebrate and explore ways that we can further strengthen our approach to inclusive education. As you know we are committed to ensuring all students are welcomed in our community and afforded the opportunity to learn alongside their peers, receive the support they need to achieve and to learn in a safe and supportive environment. This process will help us to identify future opportunities to continue to ensure that all of our students are afforded these opportunities moving forward.

A small regional team will spend two days Wednesday 22 Feb & Thursday 23 Feb in our school and engage in conversations with our leadership team, teachers, other staff and a small number of students and parents. You will be notified if your child has been identified to participate in a short group conversation with the team and other students. Should you be keen to chat with the team please do not hesitate to contact the office.

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

Christien Payne
Principal

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