Dear Parents and Carers,

Staffing 2025

I am pleased to confirm the following staffing arrangements for 2025. 

Kathy Harvey and Megan Crossley will be returning to casual teaching. I would like to thank them for their service this year.

Teaching Staff:

K/1: Natalia Caruana (Monday-Wednesday)

       Chelsea Harveyson (Thursday-Friday & Sport Coordinator)

2/3/4: Lachlan Martens

5/6: Dione Ryan (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)

       Cindy Washbrook (Wednesday and Thursday)

REC: Executive Support, Child Safe Advocate, Student Centred Learning (Yr 2 InitiaLit, SM & CMC):

        Danielle McFarlane (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)

Student Centred Learning (Yr 2 InitiaLit, SM & CMC) & RFF:

        Dione Ryan (Thursday)

Classroom Support Teacher, Library & RFF teacher: 

         Loy Best (Monday-Wednesday)

Contracted Casual (Yr 1 InitiaLit, SM, CMC and casual coverage):

        Deb Green (Monday-Thursday, 0.8)

        Loy Best (Friday, 0.2)

Classroom Support Assistants:

MiniLit, MacqLit and RFW: Sue Tenhave 

MiniLit, MacqLit and Playgroup: Sally Metcalfe

Classroom Support: Tay Hutson (returning part time September 2025)

Classroom Support: Ty Millgate-Ashe

Administration & Finance:

Nichola Baker (Monday, Tuesday)

Sheridan Hunter (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Sport & Recreation Camp in Berry

Last week I had the please of attending the Year 2-6 Sport & Rec Camp in Berry, along with Ms Washbrook and Mrs Hunter. All of the students were exceptionally well-behaved, considerate of others and respectful of the Camp rules. Students had a wonderful time participating in a variety of activities that taught skills such as team building, resilience, getting along with others and trying new things. Activities included circus skills, pool activities, indoor rock climbing, kayaking, dark maze, archery, night time games and free time activities.

Please see further in the newsletter for photos.

Helping Parents Stay Safe Online: Kirra Pendergast’s Expert Advice

In today’s digital age, keeping children safe online can feel like a daunting task for parents. That’s where Safe on Social comes in! 

Kirra Pendergast, a trusted expert in online safety, offers invaluable resources that help families navigate the ever-evolving world of the internet. Through her Safe on Social platform, Kirra provides parents with practical tips, easy-to-understand advice, and helpful tools to protect children from online risks. Her social media posts are filled with essential information, covering everything from privacy settings to spotting potential dangers like cyberbullying and inappropriate content.

One of the most useful resources Kirra offers is her cheat sheets—simple, actionable guides that help parents quickly adjust their child's online settings and understand key issues like digital footprints, online gaming safety, and screen time management. These cheat sheets are designed to empower parents to take control of their children’s online experiences and create safer, healthier digital environments.

Don't forget to follow Safe on Social for regular updates that will keep you and your family safer online. Together, we can build a more secure digital world for our kids!

Stay Safe Online sessions will take place via Teams next week.

Please ensure that you have provided consent and payment for the student session (Yr 2-6) on Compass asap.

Have you bought your tickets for the parent session yet?

Available now on COMPASS.

Upcoming Events

Wk 7: Friday 29th November - Mufti Day

Wk 8: Thursday 5th December - Yr 2-6 ‘Safe on Social Media’

Wk 9: Swimsafe lessons commence (K-6)

Thursday 12th December - Presentation Evening 7pm

           Friday 13th December - Reports published on Compass

Assembly 2.40pm

Wk 10: Tuesday 17th December - Yr 6 Graduation Mass 6pm

            Wednesday 18th December - Last day for students

Kind thoughts,

Melissa Hotham

​Principal