National Volunteers Week

Last week was National Volunteers Week - a perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible impact our volunteers have on our school community. We are truly fortunate to have such generous and dedicated individuals who give their time, skills, and energy. A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers and staff, your ongoing support helps create enriching experiences for our children.

Thank You

A special thank you goes to our Assistant Principal, Nikki Dwyer, whose energy and leadership made both the Election Day BBQ and the recent Mother’s Day Breakfast such memorable events. The breakfast was especially lovely, bringing together parents, carers, and students in a warm celebration of the important women in our lives. Events like these highlight the strength and spirit of our community.

New Staff Coaching Program

At our latest Community Council meeting, Nikki also shared an exciting update on a new staff coaching program being introduced at the school. While more details will be shared soon, we were all inspired by the thoughtfulness of the initiative and the passion of our teachers, who continue to find new ways to support every child’s growth and learning. It’s truly uplifting to see such dedication to our children’s education.

School Fete

Another key topic discussed was the school fete. Thank you to everyone who responded to the recent survey, your feedback was invaluable. One clear message was the challenge of volunteer fatigue, with many families concerned about the same people carrying much of the load each year. In response, the Community Council has decided to move the school fete to a biennial schedule. This means there will be no fete in 2025.

Instead, we’re excited to introduce a series of smaller community events throughout the year to keep the spirit of connection alive. Plans are already underway for an adults’ trivia night (details coming soon) and an end-of-year movie night where families can enjoy a picnic, watch a film, and celebrate the festive season together.

We know this change may bring some disappointment, but our goal is to create inclusive, joyful events that bring our community together without placing too much pressure on a small group of volunteers. Thank you to everyone who has already offered to help with these new initiatives - we’re looking forward to bringing them to life with you.

Thank you again for your continued support. Our community is what makes our school so special.

Warm regards,

Karen Walsh

Chair, School Community Council