As we reach the halfway point of Term 3 our new values focus has been developed by staff linked with recent behavioural data. During Meet and Greets, values lessons and general class activities we will focus on Growth and use the catch phrase – “Reset – Ready to Learn”

University Teacher Partnership

Over the past couple of weeks, we have welcomed several University students into our classrooms as part of education degrees. We really value these experiences that provide our students with extra support and is an opportunity for our highly accomplished teachers to pass on their knowledge and experience.

Prep Dillon – Maggie Florence

1-2 Smith/Parker – Leah Dillon

5/6 Jackson – Audrey Peterson

5/6 Lewinski – Timothy Parrot

5/6 Slater – Luke Backhouse

Mr Nicholas – Sean Ryan (Principal Shadow Program)

Winter Sports Carnival

Yesterday we had many Year 5/6 students who competed in the Southern Primary Schools Sports Carnival. Our students represented the school in a variety of sports which included AFLW, Soccer, Netball and AFL. Mr Bailey was able to visit all of the sites and witness some great performances by AFPS students.

Book Week Celebrations

I would like to thank our wonderful staff for their enthusiasm and support to encourage the love of reading during Book Week. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Button have developed many resources and activities ready to celebrate book week including our parade which was supported so well by students with the help of families to come up with costumes to link with book characters.

Year 4-6 Student Survey

Our Year 4-6 students have commenced the wellbeing survey this week. The survey results will help our school to understand the wellbeing needs of students and for the Department of Education to support these needs. The survey will be open from 23 August to 17 September.  The survey will provide valuable data on the wellbeing of students’ and identify key issues that may need addressing (eg belonging; connectedness to school).

Parent Surveys

Our school parent survey is now available and ready for completion by community members. Relevant information has now been sent to families, we encourage you to complete the survey which will inform our school planning and decision making in the future.