Welcome Back to 2023, and an especially warm welcome to those students new to our school. Classrooms are reading for learning and teachers are excited about our school priority in 2023 – Reading!

I would like to start by taking this opportunity to thank Tim Nicholas for strong leadership during his time at Austins Ferry Primary School, and congratulate him in his new role as principal at Montrose Bay High School. Our communities are closely linked and his appointment presents another strong connection with our feeder High School.

The process for seeking a new school principal is underway, with the role advertised this week. We will keep you updated as the process progresses, but in the meantime, it is business as usual.

Underlying this is our responsibility to live our school values; in how we conduct ourselves, make decisions and run our day-to-day business across the school. This holds true for all members of our school community – staff, students, parents, and carers.

A warm welcome to our new staff – Daisy Spaulding – Kinder, Abby Cochrane – Year 3-4, Ellie Kearns – Year 5/6 and Rachel Blair – English as an Additional Language.

Warm Regards,

Nikki Mann

Welcome back to the first Term of the school year! Being at school is the best place for our kids, and it’s important we make every school day count.

If you’re struggling to get your child to school, help is available. Please talk to us at school about your situation. We’ll support you, in whatever way we can.

Here are some tips to help:

• Create a routine.
• Give yourself enough time in the morning.
• Be on time, every day. Monday to Friday.
• Schedule appointments and trips outside of school hours.
• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Set some technology boundaries.

If your child is well enough to attend school, they should be at school. Every day, Monday to Friday.

Data tells us that the better a child’s attendance rate, the better off they’ll be. Their future will be filled with more opportunities…. which is what every parent and carer wants for their child.

School is where they learn and grow alongside their friends, and where they benefit the most. Going to school not only promotes academic success, but also helps build important social skills, relationships and confidence.

Again, please talk to us about your situation if you’re having trouble getting your child to school every day.

The Music Bus will commence Monday 13 February 2023 and run weekly sessions thereafter. 

Classes offered are:

• Keyboard (prep-y6)
• Ukulele  (prep -y6)
• Drums (y1-y6)
• Guitar (Y2-y6)

Lessons are:

* 30 minute duration - once per week.

* held in the hi tech music classroom on wheels on the Austins Ferry Primary School site.

* $20 per week ($22 drums) payable by the term on commencement.

If you wish to take part, please complete the digital expression of interest form (per the link below) asap:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ee4627a5204c46158e1ab17e7c8069c6