End of Term
As we enter the final week of term one I would like to reflect on the amazing achievements of term 1. Some of the major events were: Student leader parade, badge parade, sporting events including the school swimming program, Harmony day, NAPLAN and Cross country. What a great spread of rich sporting and cultural activities so far this year.  We have been working closely this term on the Explicit Improvement Agenda ensuring we are differentiating the learning in English for all students. Staff have been meeting fortnightly off class to reflect on their teaching and look for the next steps for the learners. Teachers bring evidence of student work to the table and align conversations to the standards of the A, B and C for the unit of work.

Next term we will be engaging with regional support staff to commence actioning our feedback from the Inclusion Scan and Assess. We are looking forward to guidance around moderation and tracking our students requiring adjustments. This is a large investment from the region and our staff will benefit greatly to support our learners.

Staffing
I would like to formally congratulate Darryl Mac Innes for his successful appointment to the permanent grounds position at Bowen State School. Darryl brings a wealth of experience in the farming industry and skills required for the role. Darryl is an ex Bowen State Student and shared great pride of our school and high standards for the future. Darryl will commence in the first week of the school holidays. Thank you to Terry Shambrook who supported the school in an acting grounds role during our transition to replace Clint Jorgensen.

P&C
Recently the P&C held their annual AGM. I can announce that from this meeting we were successfully able to fill all executive positions. The new 2023 team is:

President: Kirsten Siggins Vice President: Lisa Taylor Treasurer: Olivia Gordon Secretary: Debbie O’Sullivan

We are looking forward to an amazing year and focus on outcomes for our students. It has been great to see more families joining our monthly meets. TEAMS has been a success with three families linking in regularly from home. I encourage more families to attend to understand the decisions made and opportunity to have a say around the ways of working in our school.

Safe holidays
I would like to in closure wish all our Bowen State School families a safe and restful school holiday period. A great time for students to recharge and rest in our beautiful Bowen district. To families travelling I wish safe journeys to your destinations and look forwards to hearing all the exciting recounts when we return to school.

Christien Payne
Principal